On May 5 at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 3300 block of Beaumont Rd. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic. While en route, officers were informed that a shooting occurred inside the home.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 63-year-old man, suffering from a gunshot wound, and provided immediate first aid until rescue personnel arrived. The investigation revealed that the victim and the accused were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the victim began damaging property inside the home when the accused retrieved a firearm and fired a round, striking the victim.


Stafford County will hold a special ceremony to dedicate a Stafford County plaque in memory of long-time resident Irma Clifton at Shelton’s Cottage on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

The event is open to the public with social distancing measures in place. Speakers will include the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors Crystal Vanuch, Rock Hill District, and Supervisor Tom Coen, George Washington District, in whose district the plaque is located.


Park-goers in Stafford County soon must pay to park to visit two of the area’s most popular riverside destinations.

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Death investigation

On May 4 at 7:02 p.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Carver Rd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a report of a fight. When officers arrived, they encountered a man in a grassy area who was believed to be involved in the fight, and who also appeared to be under the influence.


Farmers’ markets are coming back to Manassas and Prince William County.

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The Manassas City Council moved to increase the pay of two of the city’s constitutional officers — the City Treasurer and the Commissioner of the Revenue.

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Hit and Run 

On April 23, 2021, at 1:05 p.m., officers responded to the area of Liberia Avenue and Centreville Road for the report of a hit and run, involving an older model dark green Ford Explorer, occupied by two men that had struck several vehicles and then fled the scene.


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