News

ICE confirms attack on Quantico; Ignores questions on terrorist threat

By Kelly Sienkowski
An anonymous tipster sent Vince Compaglianese a photograph of the box truck stopped at the gates of Maine Corps Base Quantico. (Source: https://twitter.com/vincecoglianese?lang=en)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a statement on May 16 confirming that two Jordanian nationals were turned over to ICE custody. However, ICE did not respond to the request to confirm whether one or both men were on the Terrorism Watch list or address the contents of the box truck.

Captain James Covington, ICE spokesman, confirmed: “On May 3, 2024, Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested two Jordanian noncitizens for trespassing.  Marine Corps Base authorities notified the ICE Eastern Regional Office (ERO) in Washington, D.C., of the apprehensions.  Deportation officers from ERO Washington, D.C.’s Criminal Apprehension Program responded and arrested both individuals without incident.  Both individuals will remain in ERO custody pending removal proceedings.” 

Go to ICE confirms attack on Quantico; Ignores questions on terrorist threat Read more

Stafford Schools Announce Class Valedictorian, Salutatorians

By Uriah Kiser
Nguyen

Stafford County Public Schools is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorians for the Class of 2024. The division will host ticketed graduation ceremonies for Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, and North Stafford HS on Thursday and Mountain View and Stafford HS on Friday. All ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be available through a live stream link for those unable to attend.

The school division will graduate 2,530 seniors in total, setting them on their path to success. The Class of 2024 accumulated $18,926,401.00 in scholarships and will go into the workforce, serve in our military, and continue their education.

Go to Stafford Schools Announce Class Valedictorian, Salutatorians Read more

Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction | Fredericksburg Free Press

By Local News
Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

At last night’s monthly meeting, the Stafford County School Board announced an update to the division policy regarding student cell phone use. 

Go to Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction | Fredericksburg Free Press Read more

El Jimador Mexican Restaurant Opens in North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

North Stafford welcomes El Jimador Mexican Restaurant, a new dining establishment opened by Felipe Macias and Francisco Macias. Located on Valor Court, just off Route 610 and next to North Stafford High School, this restaurant aims to offer a unique dining experience.

Felipe Macias, who brings 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, shared his journey. “I’ve been in the restaurant business for 20 years,” Macias said. He started his career in Pennsylvania at a chain restaurant and has always had a passion for cooking and construction. “I did this whole building. I love construction, but I’m not a builder,” he noted.

Go to El Jimador Mexican Restaurant Opens in North Stafford Read more

Lane Ranger: Airport access road to close this weekend

By Lane Ranger

Well, howdy there, folks! According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, there’s some news brewin’ ’bout Piper Lane (Route 660) stretchin’ from Route 28, which some call Nokesville Road, all the way down to Observation Road, near the Manassas Regional Airport. They’re fixin’ to close’er down, weather permitting, from 8 p.m. come Friday, May 17, ’til 5 a.m. on Monday, May 20. They’re aimin’ to mend some culvert pipes and stretch ’em a bit.

Now, if’n you’re needin’ to get to them properties along Piper Lane, fret not, pardner. You’ll have your access. But, I reckon you won’t be able to mosey beyond the workin’ spot, nestled between 10149 Piper Lane and 10205 Piper Lane, in either direction.

Go to Lane Ranger: Airport access road to close this weekend Read more

Stafford Sheriff gets TruNarc Analyzer as Fentanyl Use Grows

By Uriah Kiser

 

Stafford County Sheriff: It is no secret that the problem of controlled substances continues to grow and Stafford County is no exception to this. Dangerous substances like fentanyl continue to pose a threat to people of all ages but sometimes can be hard to identify. In order to remain one step ahead in the war on drugs, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has obtained a TruNarc Analyzer.

Go to Stafford Sheriff gets TruNarc Analyzer as Fentanyl Use Grows Read more

Drunken man drops gun on floor, police said

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: Two firearms were seized from a 19-year-old after an observant citizen noticed him fumbling a firearm in an intoxicated state.

On May 12th at 4:34 a.m. Sergeant J.D. Hurt and Deputy J.R. Suarez responded to Wawa, located at 275 Butler Road, for an intoxicated person. The caller advised the male, who was stumbling around, dropped his firearm on the floor while inside the business. They further advised the suspect attempted to buy tobacco without an ID. When staff refused to sell him the product, he asked to buy controlled substances from them.

Go to Drunken man drops gun on floor, police said Read more

Stafford to Provide Update on Water Reuse System Project with Amazon Data Center

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Utilities Department will provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on the county’s water reuse system project at a special work session on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. The project is linked to the construction of an Amazon data center on Old Potomac Church Road, near Stafford Hospital, part of the Potomac Church Tech Center zoning amendment.

Amazon Data Services (AWS) agreed to construct a reclaimed water facility at the Aquia Wastewater Treatment Plant. This facility will support the cooling needs of data centers in areas north of Centreport Parkway. AWS has committed to limiting the occupancy of the second building at the data center until the reuse system is operational, with a scheduled delivery date in the second quarter of 2027. The first building will use potable water until the reuse system is complete.

Go to Stafford to Provide Update on Water Reuse System Project with Amazon Data Center Read more
View More Stories