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From Prince William County police:

Shooting Investigation – On September 19 at 12:00AM, officers responded to the 3100 block of River Heritage Blvd in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. The initial investigation revealed that the victim, a 19-year-old man of Dumfries, was walking in a wooded area near the above location when he was approached by several males. During the encounter, one of the males brandished a firearm and fired at the victim, missing him. The victim was able to flee the area and contact police a short time later. After the shooting, the suspects fled the area. No injuries or property damage were reported.  At this point, this incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.


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The Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre will serve as an absentee in-person voting center for the November General Election.

Prince William County Brenstville District Supervisor ordered county staff on Tuesday to allow the use of the historic property, which served as the county’s fourth courthouse.


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WOODBRIDGE — Police officers will have to wait longer before they can occupy a new police station in Woodbridge.

Construction of the county’s new Central District Station is running 60 days behind schedule due to a delay in the installation of electric and gas lines, as well as construction delays caused by weather. Instead of a November occupancy, officers and staff should be able to move into the new building by Jan. 1, 2018.


Obituaries

Thomas’ passion for the outdoors and animals was exceeded only by his love for family. He was employed at Global Com as a Cable Technician.

He is survived by his parents; brothers Robert, David, Michael, and Jayden; niece Aurora and grandparents Jim and Ruth Narron and Chuck and Mary Bennett as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.


Obituaries

Helen Louise Wickman, age 102 of Woodbridge, VA passed away on September 12, 2017. Born in Bangor, MI, on May 27, 1915 to the late Jesse and Mabel Winne. On September 15, 1935, she married Maurice Van Horn with whom she had one son, Ronald. Sadly, Maurice died unexpectedly in 1956. On May 10, 1960, […]