At least three residents in the area of Westminster and Picadilly lanes called 911 to report a large party, and then hearing what sounded like fireworks or gunshots.
“They turned out to be gunshots,” said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.
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The 16-year-old victim and suspect were involved in a verbal argument that escalated leading to the victim being assaulted as well as prevented from leaving the home.
The suspect is charged with abduction, domestic assault and battery, and destruction of property, said police.
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New toll lanes on Interstates 95 and 395 brought more options to commuters when they opened one year ago.
Single drivers can now pay a toll and ride the lanes, whereas before all vehicles had to have at least three occupants during peak times. Today, the toll lanes are monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and all drivers must have an electronic E-ZPass to use them. A vehicle with three or more occupants still rides free.
Cub Scout Pack 501 ‘rocked out’ at Santa’s Lake Ridge Parade on December 12.
The pack won the “Best in Parade” trophy this year for their ‘rock n’ roll’ themed Christmas float.
A gas station on Route 17 in south Stafford was robbed at 6:12 a.m. Monday.
Authorities said a man walked into a Shell gas station at 535 Warrenton Road and demanded cash. He then walked out with an undisclosed amount of cash he had taken from the register.
The I.J. and Hilda M. Breeden Foundation, has donated a plot of land to Didlake, Inc.
A 1.6- acre plot was donated to Didlake. The plot sits at 8601 Breeden Ave next to the Didlake headquarters in Manassas.
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The opening of the Montclair Community Library is delayed.
The library was scheduled to open Jan. 11, as noted in our initial report. However, we’ve learned that employees with the Prince William County Department of Public Works hit a snag that involves electrical power at the $16 million facility.
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An investigation is underway following the 33-year-old victim being shot in the leg by two known acquaintances after a verbal altercation escalated.
The victim was taken to the hospital for serious, non-life threatening injuries, said police.
Newly elected public officials who will serve Prince William County will be sworn in next week.
Here’s more in a county press release:
A man is charged with malicious wounding and domestic assault and battery after striking the 53- year- old victim in the back of his head with a coffee mug due an argument that escalated, said police.
The suspect fled the scene when police arrived but was located shortly after.