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Units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue were called to a house fire just after 6 p.m. on Friday, August 6 on Hoot Owl Road in the Widewater area.

The first arriving units found a single-story garage fully involved in fire. Units worked to extinguish the fire and determined multiple vehicles and a camper were also involved in the fire.


Obituaries

David William Moore of Midlothian died 7/28/21 at the age of 66. He was born in Germany. As part of a military family, David lived in KS, MI, KY and NY before settling in VA. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a huge Hokies fan.

He loved fishing, Hokies football, church activities (at St. Paul UMC), Emmaus and Chrysalis ministries. He is survived by his father Lt. Col. (Ret.) Richard Moore, mother Shirley Moore both of Clifton, his wife April Moore of Midlothian, his daughter Aubrey Stalcup of Norfolk, his daughter Stephanie of Stafford.


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A North Carolina man was struck and killed in a grocery store parking lot in Stafford County.

At 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, a 911 call reported the victim had been struck outside of a Lidl, at 1175 Warrenton Road, near a Walmart. Deputies found the male victim, Daniel Junco, 49, of Fayetteville, N.C., and pronounced him dead at the scene.


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Stafford County authorities recovered a vehicle stolen from Prince William County and arrested two suspects in the process.

On Monday, July 19 at 3 p.m.,  a Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to Widewater Road in the northeastern section of the county for a report of a reckless driver. The caller provided a photo of the vehicle, a Volkswagen Jetta, with the vehicle’s license plate number.


Greetings, Prince William – Help adults improve their literacy skills!  BEACON is preparing for their next session, August 23 thru November 10. Volunteers age 18+ are needed to be In-Person ESOL Teachers, Online ESOL Teachers, Tech Facilitators and Site Managers.  No second language or previous experience is needed; training is provided.  Please email [email protected] or call 571.428.2507 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Historic Manassas Visitor Center needs volunteers age 18+ to work 4-hour shifts on weekdays, 9 am-1 pm and 1 pm-5 pm.  Friendly customer service is required, as you will be the face of Historic Manassas.  Duties include answering phones, providing information about Old Town businesses, shops, and restaurants, sharing historical information, and helping with special projects as needed.  Training is provided.  Working for the Visitor Center is a great way to connect to the City and be in the know of what is going on, along with helping out-of-town travelers navigate the downtown businesses.  Please email [email protected] for more information.


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On Friday, July 16, members of the Virginia State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant in the 8600 block of Devonshire Court, a home daycare facility.

Through its investigation, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Filomon Ventura Fernandez, who is charged with reproduction, distribution, solicitation, and facilitation of child sexual abuse material.


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