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Missing Stafford County man found dead

Published February 3, 2024 at 7:14PM

Fredericksburg police found the body of the 22-year-old Darius Appiah, who had been reported missing by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on January 25.

Police found the body in Hazel Run, at the intersection of Blue and Grey Parkway and Lafayette Boulevard, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. As part of the investigative process, Appiah’s body has been transported to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Business

Chicken tenders a sign of life at The Garrison, police partnership improves safety at Canterbury Village

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 3, 2024 at 9:57AM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:24AM

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, and apparently, so did his cousin in Virignia, Arthur, who is friendly with Fredericksburg police. Spring is on the way.

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Today’s weather forecast | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 3, 2024 at 8:45AM

The National Weather Service forecast for the Mid-Atlantic region indicates that high pressure will dominate the weather through the middle of next week.

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North Carolina woman found shot-to-death inside car

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 3, 2024 at 8:40AM | Updated October 28, 2024 at 1:43PM

Update October 28, 2024 from Prince William police:

Murder Investigation *ARREST | SUSPECT WANTED – During the ongoing investigation into the murder of a 23-year-old woman killed in a shooting that occurred in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) on February 2, detectives have arrested one man and obtained an arrest warrant for another man involved in the encounter. The victim was found fatally shot while inside her vehicle when officers arrived on the scene around 2:07AM. The investigation revealed a murder-for-hire was arranged to kill the victim. Detectives further learned the suspect currently in custody, identified as Drew Courtney BUCHANAN, carried out the act in murdering the victim. On October 15, BUCHANAN, was located in the Manassas area and arrested without incident. An additional suspect, identified as Denzel Scott WADE, was determined to have been present with BUCHANAN at the time of shooting and is currently being sought by police on an active arrest warrant. Additional charges against other involved parties are pending in this investigation. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the wanted suspect or who can otherwise aid in the investigation is asked to contact the police. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

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Stafford school officials scrutinize ‘Power Hour’ following lockdown

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 2:33PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:23AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public School officials are reviewing the division’s “Power Hour” lunch periods. High school students can walk around campus to have lunch with friends, study, meet teachers and guidance counselors, or attend workshops during these periods.

Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor said the power hour lunch was an idea introduced by students and allowed for the first time by the school division for the 2022-23 school year.

Originals

Major drug and firearms bust in Manassas: Four arrested in coordinated operation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 1:54PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:23AM

In a joint operation, the Manassas City Police Department, working in collaboration with the Prince William County Vice Narcotics Task Force, Prince William County Street Crimes Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), successfully executed arrest and search warrants leading to the apprehension of four individuals involved in the possession and distribution of narcotics, as well as illegal possession of firearms within Manassas.

During the operation, law enforcement arrested four individuals, revealing a significant cache of illegal narcotics and firearms in their possession. Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at a home in Manassas, resulting in the seizure of additional contraband, Manassas police state in a press release.

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Stafford seeks help identifying arson suspect in truck fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 1:47PM

The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office is contacting the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an intentional vehicle fire that occurred on Tuesday, January 30, in the 1100 block of Interstate Business Park, near the Paradise Diner on Route 17.

At 10:30 p.m., Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) responded to a reported vehicle fire involving a medium-duty work truck. SCFR personnel extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported.

Originals

Woodbridge civic assoc. to discuss Featherstone shopping center redevelopment, trails

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 9:10AM | Updated August 28, 2024 at 7:42AM

Occoquan Greenway Bridge Offers New Trail Connection for Pedestrians and Bicyclists [Photo: Prince William County Parks and Rec]

Featherstone shopping center redevelopment

Joe Jacobs, Vice President at Elm Street Communities, will take the floor to present plans for partially redeveloping the Featherstone shopping center. The ambitious project includes adding a new coffee shop, housing units, and revitalizing part of the vacant commercial space adjacent to Gabe’s clothing store.

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Raising Cane’s a sign of life at long-stalled The Garrison

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 5:00AM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:25AM

Approval of the CUP is a crucial step for the restaurant that sells only chicken tenders, to move forward with construction. Supervisors will discuss the case at their public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, inside the county government center at 1300 Courthouse Road.

The development would sit near the intersection of Garrisonville Road (Route 610) and Travis Lane, across from a Dunkin Donuts. Plans include a single-story, 3,077-square-foot building with a drive-through. Access to the site will be facilitated through a new entrance along internal shared access roads, with no direct access to Route 610. The property, spanning 1.16 acres, is part of the larger 44-acre Garrison at Stafford development.

Originals

HVAC troubles plague Prince William County’s $17 million animal shelter

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:57PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:25AM

Prince William County Animal Services Center.

Updated 7:30 a.m. Feb. 2, 2024 — Residents and officials in Prince William County are grappling with HVAC issues at the recently constructed $17 million Animal Shelter, which opened its doors a year and a half ago in November 2022.

An anonymous complaint prompted action from the Police Department, which raised concerns about unacceptable temperatures and humidity levels in various areas of the Animal Services Center.