Neighborhood Notes

Stafford County Government Offices to Close for Columbus Day

Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021, in observance of Columbus Day. [Stafford County Government]


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Shots fired during string of carjackings at apartment complex 

From the Prince William police department: On October 2 at 3:51AM, officers responded to investigate a shooting that was reported to have occurred in the area of Summerland Dr. and Gardenview Lp. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that morning.


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National Night Out returns to Stafford Marketplace tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021).

The annual event usually occurs at the county’s largest shopping center in August but was postponed due to the coronavirus. The event will also feature a shift in location. It will be held in front of the Lowes Home Improvement Store, instead of the Target store at the shopping center, as the Target store is undergoing renovations.


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There will be more coronavirus vaccination sites as a second and third round of booster shots roll out.

The second booster shot is for 65-years-old or older, those who live in a long-term care home, or 18-year-olds who have a weak immune system or could be exposed to the virus at work.


Neighborhood Notes

Fairfax County sets Oct. 11 deadline for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine All Fairfax County employees will be required to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 tests by Monday, Oct. 11, FFXnow has learned. [FFXNow] MWHC at capacity, delaying surgeries because of high numbers of virus patients In the last week, Mary Washington […]


Prince William

[Police update, Friday, October 1, 2021] On September 30 at 6:27PM, officers responded to the area of Heth Ct. and Old Triangle Rd. in Dumfries (22026) to assist Dumfries Police Department with a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that a man approached the parking lot of the above area and engaged in a verbal altercation with another man who was on the other side of the parking lot.

After a brief encounter, both men brandished a firearm and exchanged gunfire before fleeing on foot. Shortly after, a community member flagged down a Dumfries town police officer. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were no located. No injuries were reported. While canvassing, officers located multiple houses and vehicles that sustained damage consistent with being struck by projectiles.


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