A Facebook video posted this week shows demolition underway at the metal drydock structure at 411 Mill Street in Occoquan.
A Prince William County jury found Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, InsideNoVa reported Tuesday.
The jury returned guilty verdicts on three counts: first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body, and defilement of a dead body. Sentencing is set for March 12, 2027.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.