Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric L. Olsen said a 25-year-old active-duty Marine was arraigned Monday on charges including two counts of aggravated manslaughter after the Nov. 6 crash on Interstate 95 northbound that killed a Stafford woman and her young child.
In the early morning hours of November 6, 2026, an automobile crash on I-95 Northbound at MM 141 resulted in loss of life.
Prince William County police investigated a commercial burglary early Tuesday at an Exxon station in Woodbridge where a man smashed a glass door and took cartons of cigarettes. Stafford County deputies reported two fraud scams on Monday involving phone calls pretending to be from banks.
On November 10 at 2:36 a.m., officers responded to the Exxon service station at 3514 Old Bridge Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an alarm activation. The investigation revealed an unknown man shattered the glass side door and entered the business. The suspect took multiple cartons of cigarettes before leaving the area. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect, who was not located. The suspect was described as a black male with a gray beard, wearing a black and gray jacket, gray pants, white and black shoes and tan gloves.
StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
Two local shelter pets are waiting for homes this Take Me Home Tuesday.
Stafford County Animal Shelter is looking for a home for Oak, a petite girl ready for her second chance. The shelter is at 26 Frosty Lane, Stafford, VA 22554. Call 540-658-7387. Adoption hours are Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stafford County Parks and Recreation said a Thanksgiving-themed bowling event will run 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Rowser Building.
The event is $15 for residents and $17 for non-residents, for ages 6 and older, with limited spots. People can register online, and a food bank donation is suggested.
Manassas Park Police said the Bridging Futures mentorship program is collecting new toys, books, and gifts for children ages 6-12 through Dec. 15 for 30 local students.
Drop-offs are at school main offices, the Police lobby, the City Hall lobby, and the School Board office. More information is on the Bridging Futures website.
InsideNoVa reported that the defense rested Monday in the Naresh Bhatt murder trial, with a jury verdict possible as soon as Tuesday evening in Manassas.
If the jury has not reached a verdict, proceedings would resume Thursday due to the Veterans Day holiday. Bhatt is charged with first-degree murder and concealment and defilement of a dead body in the 2024 disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Her body has not been found, and he has testified she died by suicide.
Town of Dumfries said its offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
