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Despite heavy rain and thunderstorms, the Prince William County Police Department collected more than 288 pounds of unused and expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
The police department accepted the medications at UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, UVA Haymarket Medical Center, and Sentara Lake Ridge.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reports the death of a 27-year-old man from Port Royal who eluded police during a routine traffic stop.
A deputy tried to stop the car that was traveling at 76 mph in a 55 mph zone.
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Prince William Committee of 100 plans to host a school safety program on April 25, 2023. It will occur at Brittany’s Restaurant & Sports Pub at 12449 Dillingham Square, in Woodbridge.
The program will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. The cost for members will be $35, and for non-members, it will be $40.
Virginia State Police said a crash that weather played a role in a crash that took the life of an in Fredericksburg on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash in the City of Fredericksburg. The crash occurred Saturday (April 22), at 5:35 p.m. along Interstate 95 at the 131-mile marker.
Here’s the latest report from the Stafford sheriff’s office:
Walmart, 217 Garrisonville Road, 4/21, 2:32 p.m. Sergeant A.I. Assur responded to a call of a larceny in progress. Store staff advised a man and woman were seen walking out of the store with nearly $210 worth of items. Sergeant Assur arrived on scene and made contact with the female suspect, who was actively consuming some freshly stolen ice cream. After putting her spoon down, she was charged with shoplifting, as well as, the male suspect. Both were released on a summons.
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On the nights of April 20, 21, and 22, 2023, Osbourn High School’s theater department performed their 2023 spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” They were originally published in 2005 by Rachel Sheinkin. The music and lyrics were written by William Finn.
The comedic show follows a group of young but determined middle schoolers, each eager to win the champion title. Though the show had no clear lead, Olive Ostrovsky and William Barfee were finalists and closest to the title.
A Stafford man is in trouble after throwing rocks at the county’s iconic courthouse and shattering its windows. (more…)
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NOVA BMX offers mountain bike racing this year, beginning May 3, 2023. The track can be found at 7 County Complex Court, behind the county government center in Woodbridge.
NOVA BMX has been bike racing for more than 20 years. The facility will now offer mountain bike and dirt jumper races.
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On April 3, 2023, Freedom High School was chosen as one of the 23 schools that the American College Application Campaign (ACAC) selected for its School Of Excellence award. The award was part of their Virginia College Application Week program.
ACAC’s award recognizes schools that contributed to its mission, increasing the number of First-Generate College Students from low-income families.