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

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Fredericksburg Square, located at 525 Caroline Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg

The historic downtown Fredericksburg Square property has a new owner.

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Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department Acquires Lent Ambulance

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The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department has acquired a lent ambulance from the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, allowing it to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the Dumfries and Triangle communities. This initiative, effective October 1, 2024, aims to improve emergency response capabilities and reduce the workload on Advanced Life Support (ALS) units.

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

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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.

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Woodbridge Man Charged in Road Rage Incident

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On October 2, officers responded to a road rage incident at the intersection of Dale Blvd. and Richmond Hwy. 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 firearm was recovered after an attempt to dispose of it; no injuries were reported.

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Man Assaulted Outside Woodbridge Restaurant

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On September 28, a 37-year-old man was assaulted in the parking lot of Afrikiko Restaurant and Bar in Woodbridge. After regaining consciousness, he contacted a family member, who informed the police about the incident.

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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

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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.

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Police Charge 2nd Suspect in 2023 Dumfries-Area Homicide

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A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting from November 2023. The initial suspect was arrested in July 2024, and both are facing charges related to the incident that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man.

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

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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!

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

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The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force arrested a 33-year-old Woodbridge resident following a three-month investigation into a drug operation in Culpeper and Prince William counties. Authorities seized 2,857 grams of Fentanyl, two handguns, a rifle, and over $26,000 in cash during searches at private residences.

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2 Men Charged with Sexual Assault in 2 Separate Cases

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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.

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