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Stafford

Two Teens Charged with Murder in Stafford Apartment Shooting

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. – Two teenagers are in custody, charged with murder after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night at the England Run Apartments in South Stafford.

The shooting happened around 10:56 p.m. on July 15. Deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and found the victim with apparent gunshot wounds. First Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen, Deputy M.A. Holub, and Deputy S.M. Kotter provided emergency aid until medics arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released out of respect for his family, the sheriff’s office wrote.

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Stafford

Overnight Fire Destroys Stafford Home, Displaces 12 Residents

By Potomac Local News

Just after 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, emergency crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Dorothy Lane for a reported structure fire. First responders arrived on the scene within five minutes to find a two-story single-family home, including its attached garage, fully engulfed in flames. The fire had already spread into the attic by the time firefighters arrived.

Crews worked quickly to deploy multiple hose lines to knock down the fire while conducting a search of the home. Thanks to working smoke alarms, all occupants were alerted and safely evacuated before emergency units arrived. Three individuals were evaluated at the scene as a precaution.

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Fredericksburg

This One Sticks With You: “Next to Normal” Delivers a Powerful Punch at Riverside

By Potomac Local News
Adrianne Hick leads as Diana, a mother battling bipolar disorder and long-standing grief. [Photo: Suzzanne Rossi]

I went in cautiously. I love musicals, but I knew the subject matter—mental illness, trauma, and grief—would be heavy. Still, after interviewing the whole cast on our podcast (the most guests I’ve ever had at once!), I had a feeling this show would be something special.

Before the performance began, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board spoke to the audience during dinner service—an unusual but fitting gesture. Their message on mental health services set the stage for the powerful experience ahead.

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Prince William

Corvette Show for Willing Warriors Postponed to August 9 Due to Storm Threat

By Potomac Local News

HAYMARKET, Va. – Organizers have postponed the 6th Annual Vettes for Willing Warriors Corvette Show due to the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend. Originally scheduled for Saturday, July 19, the event will now be held on its rain date, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, located at 16013 Waterfall Road.

According to the National Weather Service, the region faces 50–80% chances of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, with a threat of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding due to very heavy rain rates. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with humidity making it feel even hotter. Severe weather potential is expected both Saturday and Sunday.

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Manassas

Two Teens Shot on Phoenix Drive in Manassas; Police Seek Suspect Vehicle

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS, Va. – Manassas City Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two juveniles injured.

Just after 1:15 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025, officers responded to the 8600 block of Phoenix Drive for reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found two juveniles suffering from gunshot wounds.

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Breaking News

Updated: Police Identify Man Shot, Killed by Officers Near Potomac Mills Mall

By Potomac Local News

11 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2025 update – Prince William County police have identified the man who died during an officer-involved shooting on July 17 near Garza Way and Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge as Harrison Charles Deppe, 52, of Woodbridge. The investigation remains active and is being led by the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Prince William

Storms Knock Out Power, Flood Roads, and Now a Heat Advisory is on the Way

By Potomac Local News

Thousands lost power Wednesday night as severe thunderstorms rolled through Northern Virginia. As of 5:30 a.m. Thursday, about 850 NOVEC customers remained without electricity, down from a peak of 7,000. Reported outages include 79 in Prince William County, 63 in Stafford, 561 in Fauquier, and 136 in Loudoun. Dominion Energy reported 24 outages in Prince William and more than 500 in Fauquier.

At the same time, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Warning that remains in effect until 8:30 a.m. after heavy rainfall—up to 4.5 inches in some areas—caused creeks and streams to overflow. Roads in parts of Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket, Nokesville, and Gainesville were flooded, and emergency officials warn that some crossings remain impassable.

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19-Year-Old Killed in Stafford Apartment Shooting; Fatal Crash Follows Hours Later

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD, Va. – Two men are dead following separate but deadly incidents in Stafford County within just a few hours of each other—a fatal shooting late Tuesday night and a fatal crash early Wednesday morning.

The violence began just before 11 p.m. on July 15, when deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about gunfire at the England Run Apartments in South Stafford. There, they found a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. First Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen, Deputy M.A. Holub, and Deputy S.M. Kotter provided immediate aid until medics arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

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Cops Raid Homes Across Va. and Philly After Gang Shootout Outside Woodbridge Hookah Lounge

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According to a release from the Prince William County Police Department, officers executed around 14 search warrants early Tuesday, July 16, as part of their ongoing investigation into the April 13 shooting at Babylon Café, located at 3081 Golansky Boulevard in Woodbridge.

The investigation revealed that members of the Wheels of Soul motorcycle gang were involved in assaulting a 42-year-old man outside the café. Police say the man was forcibly removed from the business into the parking lot, where he was severely beaten. Shortly after, an acquaintance of the victim approached the group, leading to a shootout with more than 80 rounds fired.

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Man Killed After Car Flips Into Ditch on Route 3 in Stafford

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STAFFORD, Va. – A man is dead after his car flipped into a ditch early this morning on Route 3 (Kings Highway), near River Bend Drive, about five miles west of Duff McDuff Memorial Park.

According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. and found a Honda Civic off the roadway. The car’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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