Police Blotter

An incident occurred at Chipotle on South Gateway Drive, where a couple was involved in an assault and firearm disturbance. A woman in an intoxicated state assaulted a victim while her boyfriend brandished a shotgun and sent threatening messages, police said. The woman was charged with multiple offenses, including assault and battery, while the boyfriend faced charges for brandishing a firearm and making threats.

In another incident, a road rage confrontation at 610 Car Wash led to an assault. The suspect, angered by being cut off in traffic, confronted and assaulted the victim. He was charged with assault and battery.


Fredericksburg

Jacqueline Odalis Cruz Juarez was last seen at 4:35 a.m. on October 7 near the intersection of Sam Perry Boulevard and Mary Washington Boulevard. She is described as a white/Hispanic female, 5’1”, 135 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. She was wearing a pink sports bra and gray sweatpants and is believed to be on foot.

Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert early Tuesday morning on behalf of the Fredericksburg Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to call police dispatch at 540-373-3122 or visit alerts.vsp.virginia.gov.


Prince William

Tensions over student free speech and political club access in Prince William County have escalated into sharp accusations, a call for resignation, and national-level ties to an embattled conservative movement.

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Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s Planning Commission will meet Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, to consider a request for a drive-through coffee shop at Cowan Station and review its annual land-use report, even as two major redevelopment projects on Fall Hill Avenue highlight the city’s shifting growth patterns.

Coffee Shop Planned for Cowan Station


Traffic

A motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash Friday night at the intersection of Route 29 and Old Alexandria Turnpike, according to Virginia State Police.

Julian O. Ferrufino Coronel, 30, of Remington, was riding a 2016 Ducati motorcycle south on Route 29 when a Toyota Camry pulled into his path from Old Alexandria Turnpike around 8:53 p.m. Ferrufino Coronel was wearing a helmet but died at the scene.


Politics

Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary is starting her campaign for the Virginia Senate on the defensive.

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Fredericksburg

In an October 6 opinion column published in The FXBG Advance, Gerlach said no city council candidate “has received donations from any data center company,” calling the suggestion “a deliberate attempt to confuse and deceive voters.” His remarks come amid heightened tensions in the city’s election season, with several candidates facing accusations of taking “data center money” following the appearance of anonymous campaign signs last month.

As Potomac Local News reported on September 19, state campaign finance records confirm that Matt Rowe (Ward 1), Joy Crump (Ward 2), and Susanna Finn (Ward 3) each received donations from Charlie Payne, a Richmond-based attorney with the law firm Hirschler who represents developers involved in the Celebrate Virginia South project, and data center development projects in surrounding jurisdictions. Payne is not a developer himself, and the contributions came from him personally — not from a data center company or political action committee.


Prince William

Families across Prince William County are invited to meet their local firefighters and explore fire stations during a series of open houses on Saturday, October 11, 2025, as part of Fire Prevention Week celebrations.

This year’s national theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the safe use and storage of rechargeable batteries commonly found in phones, laptops, and other household devices.


Prince William

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William County Public Schools confirmed Sunday that Candis King, a 10th-grade student at Colgan High School and daughter of Virginia Delegate Candi Mundon King, has died.

In a letter sent to Colgan families on Sunday, Principal Tim Healey informed parents of the student’s death. He said the school community would receive counseling and emotional support this week.