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

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 13, 2024 at 9:11PM

Ex-girlfriend’s cellphone dispute turns violent, while a middle school fight leaves peacemaker assaulted.

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Pepper Potpourri Standoff at Bath and Body Works

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 12, 2024 at 9:06AM

A Woodbridge man’s unusual bathroom standoff with deputies ends after a “pepper potpourri” flushes him out.

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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

A customer at Sheetz discovers a fanny pack containing a firearm, while authorities investigate a Florida-based fraud involving a stolen identity and a Ninja mixer purchase.

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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

Westminster Lane, 10/29, 6:30 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn responded to a disturbance. There was a large group of people involved in a verbal argument. It was discovered a resident yelled at a driver to slow down.

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Occoquan Mayor Explains Decision to Lower Speed Limit

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:38AM

The Occoquan Town Council has lowered the speed limit on Washington Street to 20 mph to improve safety near school bus stops and crosswalks.

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University of Mary Washington and George Mason University Renew Partnership

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:32AM

The University of Mary Washington and George Mason University have renewed their partnership to enhance student pathways and support accelerated degree programs.

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Woodbridge Woman’s Fourth DUI

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 30, 2024 at 10:24AM

Blanca Azucena Herrera Argueta, a 48-year-old Woodbridge woman, was arrested for her fourth DUI after nearly striking vehicles on I-95 and resisting a blood draw.

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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

Jay’s Sports Bar, 2866 Richmond Highway, 10/27, 2:08 a.m. Deputy R.T. Philippsen responded to an assault.

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