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STAFFORD — (Press Release) Two suspects behind the homicide that occurred on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at the Exxon Station/Mr. B’s Market on Warrenton Road in Stafford County were taken into custody on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, in the area of Harrisburg, Pa. with the aid of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Jules Morgan, 18, of Henrico was wanted out of Stafford for second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.


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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) announced today with its partners, SunTrust Foundation, SkillSource Group, Inc. and Virginia Cooperative Extension -Prince William, the opening of its new United Way NCA Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) at the Virginia Career Works – Prince William Center in Woodbridge, Virginia. The Financial […]


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WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) The Prince William County Board of Supervisors announced Raul Torres as the new Executive Director of the Human Rights Office. Torres comes to Prince William County after 19 years as the Assistant County Manager for Arlington County overseeing human rights, EEO and ADA.

“Mr. Torres brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Prince William County,” said Corey Stewart, Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. “As a community, we are committed to fairness and equality, and Mr. Torres will be a strong advocate for equality and fairness for the citizens of Prince William County.”


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STAFFORD — (Press Release) Stafford County Fire and Rescue has hired Allen Baldwin to be its Assistant Chief of Operations. Baldwin is currently the Fire Chief of the Winchester, Va. Fire and Rescue Department.

“I am excited to have this great honor and privilege to be a member of the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department. My wife and I are anxiously looking forward to becoming part of the family and community”, said Baldwin.


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STAFFORD COUNTY — The Thanksgiving holiday weekend turned deadly on the roads after two people died in a crash on Route 1.

The wreck occurred in the 3700 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, just north of Garrisonville Road at 11:06 a.m. when a 2002 Nissan Xterra that was traveling north on Route 1 when it crossed the center line and struck a southbound 1993 Jeep Cherokee. The Nissan was then struck by a northbound 2018 Ford Super Duty truck, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller. 


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OCCOQUAN – (Press Release) The Occoquan River Communities Alliance (ORCA) is proud to present WinterFest for the 4th consecutive year, bringing areas in Lorton, Occoquan and Lake Ridge together for a full-day celebration of the season. This year’s regional event will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations.

WinterFest will feature Santa’s Lake Ridge Parade celebrating this year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World.” Following the parade, which starts at 11 a.m., spectators and participants are encouraged to stay for the trophy ceremony, free hot chocolate, pictures with Santa inside Clearbrook Center of the Arts and other fun children’s activities.


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FREDERICKSBURG – (PRESS RELEASE) Starting early Tuesday, Nov. 27, all Courthouse Road traffic will shift to new pavement between Colonial Forge High School and Snowbird Lane in Stafford County. The traffic shift comes as construction advances to widen Courthouse Road from two lanes to four lanes and rebuild the Interstate 95 Exit 140 interchange to […]


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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 20 at 4:11AM, officers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary-in-progress. The investigation revealed that a Ford truck backed through the front of the above address. Four men then exited the vehicle and loaded the store’s ATM in to the back truck bed. The suspects then fled the area at a high rate of speed causing the ATM to fall out of the truck and into the roadway. Shortly after the burglary, at approximately 4:21AM, officers received a report of an attempted carjacking in the 14300 block of Westminister Ln. The victim, an adult woman, reported to police that four men attempted to steal her vehicle. The men implied they had a weapon. The victim’s husband intervened and the men fled on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 and the Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the suspects. One of the men believed to be involved in the incident has been detained. The Ford truck used in the initial burglary at the 7-Eleven was also located and determined to have been stolen out of Washington D.C. The ATM stolen was recovered. The suspects were only described as black males wearing hooded sweatshirts. The investigation continues.

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