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A 16-year-old male was robbed at gunpoint on November 25 near Manassas. The victim had arranged to sell clothing items through Instagram when he was approached by three individuals. One of the males brandished what appeared to be a firearm, while another took the clothing items before fleeing in a vehicle. No injuries were reported.
In another incident, a road rage altercation on November 27 in Haymarket involved a driver brandishing a firearm. The victim, a 23-year-old woman, encountered a man who exited his vehicle holding a gun. No shots were fired, and the suspect drove away without causing injuries.
“Celebrate the season at Breakfast with Santa on December 22, 2025 from 10 AM–12 PM!” Skate N’ Fun Zone announced. “Admission is $15 and includes skate rental, while non-skating parents enjoy entry for just $8…Don’t forget to grab a photo with Santa as he goes around spreading holiday cheer!”
The event includes a family-friendly breakfast of French toast sticks, sausages, and a choice of coffee, orange juice, or milk. Organizers say the two-hour celebration offers skating, photos with Santa, and holiday activities for all ages.
“One of the things that I think many of us who’ve lived in Prince William County, particularly the Bristow and Nokesville area … we saw what happened in the 2000s with the growth along Lincoln Hall Road,” InsideNoVA reported. “I think a lot of us saw that there was a lot of growth that happened in a very short period of time … overcrowding schools, overcrowding the roads. And it took a long time to get caught up on that. We don’t want to make those same mistakes.”
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“We’re all devastated by Joe’s passing,” according to an event posted to the Potomac Local News events calendar. “Joe was always a positive presence as a bandmate and friend, and his warmth and kindness to everybody he met will always be remembered.” “We want to honor him and his family with a great performance and donate all of the proceeds to help them at this difficult time.”
Unsung will host a benefit show for the family of guitarist Joe Langiu on Saturday, December 6, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Strangeways Brewing, located at 350 Lansdowne Road in Fredericksburg. All proceeds from the performance will support Langiu’s wife and two daughters, and guests may also purchase raffle tickets, buy merchandise, or contribute donations. No admission cost was listed. Additional event details are available at: https://www.potomaclocal.com/events/fundraiser-for-joe-langius-family-at-strangeways-brewing-dec-6-20822/.
In an incident on November 17, a police officer was injured in Woodbridge when a driver attempted to evade arrest. The driver, in a black Infiniti sedan with a stolen license plate, reversed into another vehicle and struck the officer. The officer managed to jump onto the trunk to avoid further harm. The vehicle fled north on Richmond Highway, entering Fairfax County, where it was lost from sight. The officer suffered minor injuries.
In another incident, a 21-year-old woman was shot by a family member during a domestic dispute on Cardinal Crest Dr. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 20-year-old man, was arrested nearby after fleeing the scene.
A suspect was arrested for malicious wounding related to an assault at MVP Bar & Grill in Gainesville. The altercation, which occurred in July, involved multiple patrons and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.
Additionally, a death investigation is underway in Triangle after a house fire led to the discovery of a deceased man. No foul play is suspected, and the fire’s cause is being investigated.
A Stafford man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop on Richmond Highway. Deputy D. S. Jett stopped the vehicle for speeding and identified the driver as a 25-year-old man from Stafford.
The investigation revealed his license was suspended due to a prior DUI, and he was required to have an ignition interlock device, which was not present. An open bottle of alcohol was found in the vehicle, police said. The driver was charged with a second DUI offense within five years, driving with a suspended license, and reckless driving.
Deputies responded November 3 to a report of an adult male meeting with an underage female. The investigation was conducted by the department’s Child Victim’s Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, which is part of the NOVA-DC ICAC Taskforce. The sheriff’s office emphasized its collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to prevent child exploitation and urged anyone with concerns about abuse to contact local authorities or NCMEC.
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