Author: Aya Karouane

I'm a high school junior at Mountain View High. A Stafford local, I love to learn more about our area!

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Restaurateur buys Historic Fredericksburg Property

By Aya Karouane
Fredericksburg Square, located at 525 Caroline Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg

FredericksburgFreePress.com: “The historic downtown Fredericksburg Square property has a new owner. Luigi Castiglia, the longtime owner of the William Street restaurant that still bears his name, bought the 19,000-square-foot building at 525 Caroline St. last week. The sales price for the 0.45-acre property was $1.9 million, according to Fitzhugh Johnson III, whose Johnson Realty Advisors firm had the listing.”

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Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department Acquires Lent Ambulance

By Aya Karouane
[Image: Dumfries Triangle VFD]

Press Release:

The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department (Station 3, located at 18321 Jefferson Davis Highway) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a lent ambulance from Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue System. This collaboration enables the department to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services to the Dumfries, Triangle and neighboring communities, enhancing local emergency response capabilities.

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Bravery Under Fire: U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Meil Shields Trainee from Grenade Blast, Receives Top Honor

By Aya Karouane

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his actions during a training incident involving a live grenade on June 13, 2023. He calmly instructed a trainee in a dangerous situation, ultimately shielding the Marine from an explosion, resulting in injuries to himself but saving the trainee’s life.

Press Release:

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Woodbridge Man Charged in Road Rage Incident

By Aya Karouane

On October 2, 2024, officers responded to a road rage incident at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Richmond Highway, where an 18-year-old man reported that another driver brandished a firearm at him. The accused was located and detained without incident, and the gun was recovered after an attempt to dispose of it; no injuries were reported.

Press Release from Prince William Police:

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Police Report: Two Arrests in Separate Incidents — Suspect Apprehended in June Domestic Dispute at Woodbridge Station, Another Charged in Triangle Burglary Attempt

By Aya Karouane
Gainesville fatal crash

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred in June at an apartment complex. The individual faces charges of abduction, brandishing, and domestic assault following an incident where a physical altercation escalated and a firearm was brandished.

Press Release from Prince William Police:

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Manassas

It’s Almost Time! Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner on October 19 to Support Untrim-A-Tree – Grand Prize $10,000!

By Aya Karouane

Greetings, Prince William: Happening in 3 weeks – Volunteer Prince William’s Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree, October 19, 6:30 p.m. at Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas 20112! Doors open at 6pm, the raffle begins at 7pm. Tickets are $100, and include dinner for 2, two drink tickets per ticket and the opportunity to win prizes leading up to the Grand Prize of $10,000! It’ll be a fun evening of good food, networking, and a chance to win the Grand Prize, all to support a cause which will guarantee vulnerable children in our community have a Merry Christmas on December 25! Tickets can be purchased on our website, www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

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Major Drug Bust in Woodbridge: Over 25,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized

By Aya Karouane
[Photo: Virginia State Police]

Press Release from Virginia State Police:

The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force has concluded a three-month investigation with the arrest of a Woodbridge, VA resident. Through the course of the investigation, officers learned of a multi-jurisdictional operation throughout Culpeper and Prince William counties.

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2 Men Charged with Sexual Assault in 2 Separate Cases

By Aya Karouane

On September 26, officers investigated an abduction in Gainesville involving a 22-year-old woman who was forced into a vehicle by a friend and then inappropriately touched. The suspect was arrested and charged with abduction, sexual assault, and assault and battery.

Press Release from Prince William Police:

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