Jazbia Chaudhry, Author at Potomac Local News

Sheriff’s Report: Assault Over Cellphone; Fight Escalates at Middle School

Published November 13, 2024 at 9:11PM

AG Wright Middle School, 100 Wood Drive, 11/12, 10:30 a.m. Deputy S.C. Hall was conducting her SRO duties when she was informed of an assault. Two students were exchanging words and about to fight when a third student attempted to separate them and de-escalate the situation. Instead of fighting each other, the first two students began assaulting the third student. Criminal complaints for assault and battery were filed on the first two students.

ABC, 9 Village Center Drive, 11/12, 2:42 p.m. Deputy J.A. Albirght responded to a larceny. Staff advised a male suspect stole a bottle of Anejo the day prior without staff knowing. After successfully committing shoplifting, the suspect returned on this day, this time to steal a bottle of Don Julio. The suspect was found and identified by Sergeant J.T. Forman after robbing several businesses in nearby jurisdictions. Two warrants for larceny were obtained and served on top of his other offenses.

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Pepper Potpourri Standoff at Bath and Body Works

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 12, 2024 at 9:06AM

From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Department:

A 27-year-old Woodbridge man who “stalled” his arrest with a bathroom barricade, was enticed out after a dose of pepper spray potpourri. Spoiler alert- you won’t find this scent at Bath & Body Works. Deputies responded to Stafford Market Place for a disturbance with a weapon.

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ATM Surprise: Fanny Pack with Firearm at Sheetz; Florida Fraudster Eyes Ninja Mixer

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 9, 2024 at 10:23AM

Travis Lane, 11/4, 9:25 p.m. Deputy J.J. Holetzky responded to an unknown problem. The caller advised there was a female sitting in the middle of the road. Deputy Holetzky located the suspect still sitting in the road as she displayed signs of intoxication. The suspect admitted to consuming multiple mixed drinks before arriving at this location. She was charged with public intoxication and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

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Potomac Mills Unveils Plans for Expanded Food Court as Mall Approaches 40th Anniversary

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 6, 2024 at 1:45PM | Updated November 10, 2024 at 8:38AM

Potomac Mills has announced a major renovation to its Food Pavilion, timed with the mall’s upcoming 40th anniversary in 2025.

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Sheriff’s Halloween Report: Mischief and Misdemeanors Abound

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 1, 2024 at 6:55PM | Updated November 2, 2024 at 10:51AM

Local law enforcement navigated a spooky mix of incidents, including a student with potent potions, a domestic dispute, vanishing hit-and-run suspects, and a shoplifter caught in the act.

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Unpaid Meat: Deputies Work Across County Lines to Catch Suspected Thief

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 31, 2024 at 10:25AM

From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:

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Occoquan Mayor Explains Decision to Lower Speed Limit

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:38AM

From Mayor Earnie Porta:

Some of you may have noticed new 20 mph signs on a small stretch of Washington Street in Occoquan. Effective this past July 1, the Commonwealth of Virginia authorized localities to reduce the speed limit to no lower than 15 mph on state roads within a locality’s boundaries.

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University of Mary Washington and George Mason University Renew Partnership

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:32AM

Press release:

The University of Mary Washington and George Mason University have renewed existing partnerships designed to accelerate student success and open the door to additional agreements between the two schools beginning as early as next year.

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Woodbridge Woman’s Fourth DUI

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:24AM

From the Stafford sheriff’s office:

A 48-year-old Woodbridge woman earned her fourth DUI after deciding to exit I-95 into Stafford County.

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Sheriff’s Report: ‘Cat-itude’ Leads to Assault at Jay’s Sports Bar

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:22AM

From the Stafford sheriff’s office:

Jay’s Sports Bar, 2866 Richmond Highway, 10/27, 2:46 a.m. Deputy J.J. Holetzky was on scene for a different less than claw-some incident when he observed a vehicle quickly park. The driver, dressed as a cat’s best friend, a witch, jumped out of the driver’s seat only to pounce into some bushes. It was discovered the driver was marking her territory for she had to go to the bathroom right meow. The witchy driver had signs of intoxication and admitted to consuming alcohol at a party. She was charged with driving under the influence and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.