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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A child found lifeless in a swimming pool and later taken to a hospital for treatment has died.

A patron of the Aquia Harbour swimming pool pulled 4-year-old Rico Rivera-Brayshaw from the water at 7:34 p.m. Sunday after he was found floating the pool, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy. Lifeguards at the pool began CPR on the child and fire and rescue crews summoned to the pool then took over, added Kennedy.


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MANASSAS, Va. — A 17-year-old male accused of sending nude photos of himself to his 15-year-old girlfriend will not be prosecuted.

Trey Simms was accused of “sexting” in January and was charged with manufacturing and distributing child pornography. According to WRC-TV, police wanted to take additional photos of his penis, by force if necessary, to compare them with photos they already had.


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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. —  When temperatures outside your car reach 70 degrees the temperature of the air inside your car can quickly rise even higher.

That’s why Stafford County animal control officials are warning pet owners not to leave their animals locked inside their cars without air conditioning as the dog days of summer approach.


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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Local legislators will hold a series of town hall meetings beginning tonight.

The meetings will both be held in Woodbridge, tonight at the Prince William County Government Center’s McCoart Building at tomorrow night at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building.


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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Road crews this weekend will do more paving work on Staffordboro Boulevard to improve the roadway that runs alongside an improved commuter lot just off Garrisonville Road (Va. 610).

Here’s in a press release:


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Prince William Co. seeking info of illegal immigrants turned over to ICE since 2008 — A battle is brewing between Prince William County and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The county says thousands of people that Prince William County police have turned over to the government are no longer in the system. [WTTG-TV]

Swimmer drowns at Fredericksburg quarry — An evening swim at the Fredericksburg quarry ended tragically Monday night after an 18-year-old man slipped beneath the surface of the water while swimming with friends. [Fredericksburg.com]


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LAKE RIDGE, Va. — A Mexican restaurant in Lake Ridge is under new management and has a new colorful way of welcoming its customers.

Los Toltecos in The Glenn Shopping Center has completely redone its dining room with new light fixtures, tables and chairs, as well as new art – from life-sized giraffes, murals, and oversized masks – all are bright and colorful, authentic items imported here from Mexico.


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