The Boy Scouts on Wednesday night held its signature event in Prince William County honoring two longtime residents.

Prince William Chamber President Debbie Jones and Virginia Delegate Richard Anderson were both honored at the 2016 Good Scout Dinner at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. The annual fundraising event brought together elected leaders, as well as businesses owners.


From Prince William poilce: 

Malicious Wounding | Shooting Investigation – On October 4 at 10:49PM, officers responded to the 3800 block of Graham Park Rd in the Town of Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 16-year-old male juvenile of Stafford, was walking in the above area with a friend when they were approached by an unknown male brandishing a handgun. During the encounter, the suspect assaulted both of the juveniles and a struggle ensued. At some point, the victim was shot in the arm by the suspect who then fled the area on foot. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect who was not located. The victim was flown to an area hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The investigation continues.  


From Stafford County Government: 

The Historic Port of Falmouth Park will re-open for regular operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., tomorrow, October 8, 2016. Testing conducted by Stafford County officials has determined that the bacterial levels in the river are below state standards and the water is safe.


From Prince William police: 

Aggravated Malicious Wounding | Stabbing Investigation– On October 4 at 8:52AM, officers responded to the Prince William Community Health Center located at 4379 Ridgewood Center Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed that as a patient at the practice was being escorted to a treatment area, he walked by a dentist working on another patient.  


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