Residential Burglary – On July 30th at 6:13PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 11100 block of Lonesome Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a burglary. The property owner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7:30AM on July 29th and 6:00PM on July 30th. The investigation revealed that entry was made into a cottage on the property. There were no signs of forced entry into the dwelling. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured door. A handgun and gaming console, total value around $1,200, were reported missing. The cottage was not occupied at the time of the offense.
Residential Burglary – On July 30th at 1:59PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8100 block of Counselor Rd in Manassas (20112) to investigate a burglary. The property owner reported to police that the burglary occurred between an unknown time on April 1st and 1:59PM on July 30th. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry is believed to have been made into the residence through a window. No property was reported missing. Attempted Residential Burglary – On July 30th at 9:08AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3600 block of Serendipity Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary in progress. The homeowner reported to police that someone was attempting to kick open their basement level door. The suspects fled the area prior to officers arriving in the area. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing. A caller reported to police that three suspicious men, possibly juveniles, were seen in the area prior to the burglary call. A police K-9 and helicopter assistance were used to search for the suspects who are believed to have run to a nearby vehicle and fled the area. Suspect Descriptions: Black male, between 16 & 18 years of age, 5’10”, 150lbs with a thin build, dark complexion and long black dreadlocks Last seen wearing a blue shirt and jeans Black male, between 16 & 18 years of age, 5’6”, 140lbs with a thin build, dark complexion and short hair Last seen wearing a red shirt and jeans Black male, between 16 & 18 years of age, 5’7”, 140lbs with a thin build and short hair Last seen wearing gray shirtRecent Stories
Mayor Derrick R. Wood outlined a bold and hopeful vision for the future of Dumfries during his annual State of the Town Address on June 5, 2025.
STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County has quietly ended its contract with PulsePoint, a mobile app that alerts nearby users when someone in a public space is experiencing cardiac arrest and may need CPR. The decision marks the conclusion of an eight-year relationship with the public safety technology.
Stafford County Public Schools is moving ahead with plans to eliminate artificial food dyes from school meals, following the signing of a new state law that will ban certain synthetic color additives by 2027.
On the last weekend in May, most Stafford families were abuzz with the excitement of summer’s arrival. The Allwine family was abuzz with excitement over the annual AA Farm Honey harvest.
Looking for art opportunities in the DMV? ArtsFairfax.org is your online destination to find and promote artist calls in and around Fairfax. Our Artist Calls directory is always free to use and highlights opportunities to audition, exhibit artwork, or secure commissions. Be sure to check out ArtsFairfax Artist Calls on an ongoing basis – new opportunities are added every week.
In addition to a dozen or so Artist Calls from throughout the region, ArtsFairfax is proud to host the following:
Fairfax250 RV Wrap
For illustrators, visual artists, and graphic designers, we are working with the Fairfax250 Commission to wrap a 37’-long RV that will travel to hundreds of events across Fairfax County. A signage company will handle the installation – all we need is the design. See your art on this rolling billboard all year long!
On June 20th, 2025, Woodbridge Rotary Club will be holding our 21st annual charity golf tournament. This tournament is in memory of two of our past Presidents and valued members of the community. Joe Devaney passed away March 22, 2005 and a few years ago, Bill O’Hop passed away barely a week after playing in this tournament in 2015. Both Joe and Bill were each other’s best friends and they both loved golf! Please help us pay tribute to our dear friends by participating in this tournament and helping us to support our local and international charities. If you are interested in golfing, sponsoring, donating a door prize and/or know someone who is, please contact us (Mark Worrilow [email protected] or 703-244-8702). Signing up is also possible using the QR code.
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Van Metre 5K Run
Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles, where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital. The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has
