NORTH STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford law enforcement just came into possession of several pounds of pot.
A sheriff’s deputy obtained information about a drug deal that was set to happen in the parking lot of North Stafford High School on Sunday evening. The deputy then went to the school and found the car matching the description of the one suspected in being involved in the drug deal, and the occupants inside were subsequently questioned and arrested, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.
By KJ MUSHUNG
STAFFORD, Va. — Daniel Ringler, 19, the driver of the Toyota Scion that crashed last July while carrying three teenagers, is due to go to trial Tuesday, March 5 in Stafford County General District Court. He is charged with reckless driving, underage possession of alcohol, driving while intoxicated with a minor in the car and driving after illegal consumption of alcohol, which are all misdemeanors.
MANASSAS, Va. — A 16-year-old student at Osbourn High School in Manassas has died from complications with the flu.
Schools spokeswoman Almeta Radford said school officials spoke with the family of Joshua Long who died last night. Those counselors are there to help Long’s friends in dealing with the grief of his loss.
STAFFORD, Va. — At least two cab companies in Stafford want to be regulated by the county government.
Owners of Global Cab and Airport Taxi told elected officials on the Stafford Board of County Supervisors they run reputable operations with drivers who work as independent contractors. But they say with no rules governing prices or how fares are metered, there are so-called rogue drivers who can quickly set up shop, pick up passengers, and charge unexpected high fares.
By URIAH KISER
DUMFRIES, Va. — The honeymoon period may be over for newly elected members of the Dumfries Town Council not used being on TV for every public meeting.
Winter Storm Watch Goes Into Effect Tuesday Night
It seems more and more likely our area will see some wintry precipitation on Wednesday in a late season storm. But will it be something wicked this way comes?
Mom on the Run
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – A fire broke out overnight at a home in a trailer park near the Augstine Golf Club in Stafford County.
Fire and rescue crews were called to a home at 2 Cabell Lane, off Ramoth Church Road at 1:30 a.m., where they found heavy smoke showing from the side of a mobile home, stated fire and rescue Asst. Chief Mark Doyle.
Sponsored Post
For the first time, Chick-fil-A on Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is offering a free original chicken sandwich to all readers of Potomac Local News all day Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
Opinion: Al Alborn
I’ve been thinking a lot about the commute north these days.
