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STAFFORD – (Press Release) On Friday, November 9, 2018, at 08:13, personnel from the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the 70 Block of Draper Circle for a reported residential fire.  The first unit to arrive on the scene was a medic unit at 08:16 to find heavy smoke showing from all sides of the single story trailer.  A fire engine from the Aquia station arrived next to quickly bring the fire under control.  Two adults, four children, and several pets were displaced by the fire. Smoke alarms were present and operating during the time of the fire.

The trailer sustained damage estimated at approximately $20,000.  Units from Stafford County, Quantico, and Prince William were called to the fire.  The cause of the fire was determined to be children playing with a lighter.


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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 8, detectives from the Homicide Unit formally charged the suspect, identified as Brett Anthony MONTEITH, in connection to the officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Laurel St in Woodbridge on November 4. The accused remains hospitalized at this time. The criminal investigation and separate administrative […]


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Manassas – (Press Release) On November 7 at 10:15PM, officers responded to the area of Lomond Dr and Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a dispute between a taxi cab driver and a male customer. When officers arrived, the customer fled on foot. Officers pursued the man on foot who was eventually detained. The customer was identified as the accused who was wanted in connection to an assault of a PRTC bus driver that occurred in the area of Minnieville Rd and Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge on September 11. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Andre Jon RICHARDSON, was arrested.

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OCCOQUAN – (Press Release) The Town of Occoquan will participate in the fourth annual WinterFest event on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Historic Occoquan. WinterFest in Occoquan is fun for the whole family! Visitors will enjoy heart-warming fire pits with marshmallow roasting, listen to the talented Dunbar Saxophone Quartet […]


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MANASSAS – (Press Release) Weems Elementary School is one of 59 schools in the state to earn a Virginia Purple Star Award for meeting the needs of military children and families. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children established the Purple […]


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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 6, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified and arrested a suspect in connection to the double homicide that occurred in the 16800 block of Brandy Moor Lp in Woodbridge (22191) on November 4. The investigation revealed that the suspects, who were identified as the accused and Israel GAMEZ Jr., made arrangements to meet the victims, Christopher Jermaine WILLIAMS and a fourth individual, identified as a 22-year-old man, in the above area to sell a pair of shoes. Sometime during that meeting, the suspects attempted to rob the victims. During the altercation, WILLIAMS and GAMEZ were shot and killed. At some point, the accused and the other victim left the vehicle and fled on foot. The accused was later identified by detectives in connection to planning for and being present during the robbery attempt. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Daunte Anthony MOTEN, was located and arrested without incident. The investigation continues. Additional charges are pending. 

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STAFFORD – (Press Release) Stafford County announced at a press conference this morning that the County joins 47 counties and 33 cities across the nation in acquiring its third AAA bond rating — the highest credit rating available. Moody’s Investors Service announced the bond rating upgrade this week, citing Stafford’s current healthy financial position as […]


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STAFFORD – (Press Release) An intoxicated driver was arrested early Saturday morning by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for driving under the influence and felony eluding following a pursuit.

On November 3, 2018, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Deputy Brandon Boyle was on patrol in the area of 33 Wicomico Drive when he observed a vehicle repeatedly slowing down and speeding up over the speed limit. Then, at the intersection of Northampton Boulevard and Old Mineral Road, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop at the stop sign.


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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) – On November 5 at 2:08PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 2900 block of Chinkapin Oak Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary-in-progress. The investigation revealed that two masked men entered the residence and encountered the homeowner. At that point, the suspects fled on foot. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. No weapons were seen and no property was reported missing. The suspects were only described as black males wearing all dark colored clothing. This incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.

Residential Burglary | Violation of a Protective Order *ARREST – On November 1, the suspect, identified as Roger Melvin Sesso LASSITER, who was sought in connection to a domestic related burglary incident that occurred at a residence located in the 2900 block of Myrtlewood Dr in Dumfries on October 14, was arrested without incident.


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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On Friday, November 2nd, Prince William County Police and Fire Marshals were dispatched to 9500 block of Liberia Avenue in Manassas regarding a bomb threat. A suspect had called in a threat to workers who notified management.

Fire Marshals and County Police arrived on-scene and began conducting a thorough investigation of the incident. This included interviews in which a suspect was identified. A warrant for the suspect was obtained and executed by the Fire Marshal’s Office.


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