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Stafford sheriff: Suspect used ax to break into house

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:30PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) Four suspects were arrested on Friday night by units with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after attempting to break into a residence using an ax.

On February 8, 2019, units responded to a reported domestic with a weapon at a residence located on the 500 block of Eskimo Hill Road. The caller told the Sheriff’s Office that she had been assaulted and several individuals were outside attempting to break into the house with an ax. The caller also said they had threatened to burn the house down.

Suspect behind burglaries at Stafford businesses arrested

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2019 at 5:29PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) A wanted suspect was arrested on Thursday night by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after breaking into several local businesses.

On February 14, 2019, at approximately 11:38 p.m., Deputy Whitt responded to a business alarm at Vinny’s Italian Grill located at 397 Garrisonville Road. Upon arrival, the deputy observed that the glass pane on the front door was shattered. A review of surveillance camera footage revealed a subject in a dark colored jacket with a hood and wearing a mask and gloves breaking into the restaurant.

Closure coming to Exit 133/Falmouth in Stafford County beginning Wednesday, Feb. 20

By Potomac Local News

Published February 15, 2019 at 3:04PM

FREDERICKSBURG — (Press Release) Route 17 northbound and southbound will be narrowed slightly at the Interstate 95 overpasses in Stafford County beginning the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 20 to provide space for construction crews to build new interstate bridges.

The far right lane will become a shared through lane and merge lane for the I-95 ramps. On Route 17 southbound, two travel lanes will remain open in the work zone.

Exclusive: Prince William, Fredericksburg priests accused of sexual misconduct

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published February 15, 2019 at 9:40AM | Updated February 15, 2019 at 4:31PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Three priests who served in Prince William County are suspected of sexually abusing minors, according to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, which encompasses Catholic parishes in Prince William County and Fredericksburg.

Reverend Kevin Downey, O.F.M., served as Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle from July 2011 to May 2016.

Mathis corridor, parks focus of city comprehensive plan committee

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published February 15, 2019 at 9:39AM | Updated February 15, 2019 at 12:02PM

MANASSAS — Manassas has finished the initial stages for its Comprehensive Plan for 2040 and is now headed into technical studies by the Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Plan Committee over the next few months.

Eventually, the plan will go before the City Council for direction and ultimately adoption.

Brooke Road closure extended through July

By Potomac Local News

Published February 11, 2019 at 5:51PM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) The closure on Brooke Road near Stagecoach Road is being extended to July to shorten the overall duration of the project.

Brooke Road was closed to through traffic on September 17, 2018 with an expected date of reopening in January 2019. Record-setting rainfalls impacted the progress of construction and led to a reevaluation of the project schedule.

Volunteers needed for Stafford’s Special Olympics Virginia basketball games

By Potomac Local News

Published February 10, 2019 at 10:11PM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) This year, nearly 800 Special Olympics Virginia athletes will run, jump and shoot for gold at the annual Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships. And help is needed!

Step off the sidelines and onto the court as a volunteer at Basketball Championships, March 1-2 in Stafford. Competitions will take place at various middle and high schools and include full court games, half court games, individual skill drills and unified games, where players with and without disabilities play on the same team.

Gainesville pilot crashes in Culpeper, not injured

By Potomac Local News

Published February 10, 2019 at 9:41PM

CULPEPER — (Press Release) Virginia State Police Trooper W.C. Beard responded to a report of a plane crash in Culpeper County. The crash occurred Feb. 10, 2019 at 4:05 p.m. on Route 3 at 8 tenths of a mile east of Route 788.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Single Engine Cessna Aircraft suffered engine failure after taking off from Warrenton Airport. The aircraft made an emergency landing on Route 3 and then struck a utility pole. The impact also caused the aircraft to strike a fence.

Stafford Soccer supports Aquia Town Center field house; Owner pleads for continued tax breaks

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 10, 2019 at 8:00PM | Updated February 11, 2019 at 5:58PM

STAFFORD — The idea to build an indoor recreation center at Aquia Town Center has its supporters.

Stafford Soccer General Manager Barry Hill said he’s got 4,000 members, from children to adults, who play the sport that would not only utilize the facility but would also participate in two-day tournaments that would draw in hundreds from far away.

Stafford elementary school redistricting process delayed: Why splitting up neighborhoods proved unpopular

By Christopher Hirons

Published February 7, 2019 at 6:03PM | Updated February 7, 2019 at 6:26PM

STAFFORD — The School Board postponed a series of planned public hearings on Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 for the ongoing elementary school redistricting process.

The move delays a commitment by the Board to have a redistricting plan in place by the end of the month in exchange for funds from the Board of Supervisors to purchase a building in North Stafford to be converted into head start center.