Donald Okhialeme Musa, the 12-year-old boy who was the subject of a CODI Alert issued by Virginia State Police on behalf of the Town of Dumfries Police Department, has been located safely.
Musa was last seen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, around 6 p.m. on Olde Port Lane in Dumfries before authorities issued the alert late that evening. The alert has now been canceled.
Virginia Military Institute named Abduhu Chauhdury of Woodbridge as the new first battalion commander for the 2026-27 academic year.
Chauhdury, an electrical and computer engineering major, attended Forest Park High School. He said his high school calculus teacher, a VMI Class of 2002 graduate, inspired him to apply only to the institute. As a third-class cadet, he served as an S3 corporal, and as a second-class cadet, he was an S3 operations sergeant.
DUI Crash Leaves Passenger Injured
On May 24 around 1:47 a.m. on Pine View Drive, a driver was arrested after a crash that injured a passenger. Deputies observed signs of impairment including bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol. Two open alcoholic beverages were found near the vehicle. The 25-year-old driver from Fredericksburg was charged with driving under the influence, maiming as a result of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and driving without a license. The passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Lisa Zargarpur, member of the Prince William County School Board, announced her candidacy for Coles District Supervisor on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
In a Facebook post, Zargarpur said she is shifting her focus after serving on the school board. “After serving two terms on the Prince William County School Board, I am now turning my attention to a different office. I can still support our schools while working for the greater community,” she wrote.
“On May 23, 2026 at approximately 3:40 p.m. the pictured individual shoplifted several Milwaukee and DeWalt tools from the Home Depot located at 1201 Gateway Blvd,” Fredericksburg Police Department announced. “He was last seen driving the pictured 2013 Toyota Venza bearing VA Handicap tags 5284DH in Spotsylvania, VA on Patriot Highway.”
Report #2026-002480. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact police at 540-373-3122. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting “FPDtip” to 847-411 or via the FPD Tip app.
“Newly released campaign finance reports show committees tied to Virginia’s congressional redistricting referendum raised nearly $7.7 million during the final weeks surrounding the April 21 vote and subsequent legal fight over the constitutional amendment,” The Center Square reported.
“Virginians for Fair Maps reported raising about $4.6 million, while Virginians for Fair Elections reported about $2.9 million, according to VPAP filings.”
In today’s episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast, Uriah Kiser covers graduation week in Stafford County, free summer meals, a record-breaking car show supporting veterans, and a thoughtful discussion about Manassas’ Civil War identity.
“Stafford Schools will hold 2026 graduation ceremonies from Wednesday, May 28, through Saturday, May 30,” Stafford Schools announced. “Families, friends, and community members can visit the graduation webpage to view the ceremony schedule and access live stream links.”
Graduations are scheduled across five high schools from May 28–30, 2026.
Stafford County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program and will provide free breakfast and lunch to all children this summer.
Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis at multiple sites. The program runs from June 8 through July 2 at four elementary schools, with some closures on Fridays. North Star and Rising Star Early Start sites begin earlier on June 1 and run through July 16 but are limited to currently registered children.
