The House of Mercy’s “Campaign to End Hunger” event will be held Oct. 6, 2018. From the press release:
EVENT: 2018 Campaign to End Hunger will occur on Saturday, October 6, 8am – 4pm at House of Mercy Business Complex
Author: Potomac Local News
A Woodbridge man is one of 39 defendants convicted on federal firearms and drug charges. From the Justice Department press release:
Leader of Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to Prison
NORTH STAFFORD — Stafford County residents can get ready for more road closures in the coming weeks.
A portion of Parkway Boulevard in Park Ridge will close to traffic. It’s another road closure coming on the heels of multiple street closures prompted by floods and sinkholes this summer.
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WOODBRIDGE — Rescue crews were called to Belmont Bay at 5 p.m. Thursday for a report of a building collapse at a home.
From resdident Mick Long:
According to a press release from the Prince William police, a Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held at the Western District Station September 17:
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Additional Arrest Made in Connection with Homicide
On September 5, 2018, members of the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended a fourth suspect wanted in connection with the homicide that occurred on August 30. The suspect, a 17-year-old male juvenile, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals at the border in McAllen, TX for the charge of conspiracy to commit robbery. This investigation remains on-going and additional charges are expected in this case.
The 7th Annual Fredericksburg Pet Show will arrive September 22-23. From the press release: Fredericksburg, VA. . . Calling all Pet Lovers (and Pets). Mark your calendars for The 7th annual Fredericksburg Pet Show Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center. The Pet Show provides fun […]
Stafford county Fire Rescue seeks help identifying two persons of interest. From the press release:
Persons of Interest – Suspicious Fire
From the Prince William police press release reporting cases of strangulation and brandishing a machete:
Strangulation | Domestic Related – On September 4 at 10:42PM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 4400 block of Daisy Reid Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 33-year-old woman, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation, which escalated. During the encounter, the accused took the victim’s phone, which prevented her from contacting police. At some point during the argument, the accused grabbed the victim by the neck and choked her. The parties eventually separated, and the victim fled the apartment before contacting police. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Devin Edward THOMPSON, was arrested.