Missing 12-year-old Fairfax County girl found

By WTOP Staff
May 2, 2012 | 5:56 PM

WASHINGTON – A 12-year-old Fairfax County girl reported missing April 27 has been located, officials say.

Ashlie Mae O’Brien said she was going to a friend’s house on the 8000 block of Oak Leaf Drive the last time she was seen, but she never arrived.

After a week-long search, Mount Vernon police found her in the custody of a relative. Officials are not saying who the relative is or how O’Brien was located as the investigation is ongoing.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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