A robbery involving a firearm at a Publix grocery store ended with two men in custody after a brief foot chase behind nearby businesses.
Deputies were called to the Publix at 1640 Publix Way around 9 p.m. on January 27 after reports that two men pushed a cart full of groceries past all points of sale and threatened an employee with a gun when confronted. The suspects ran on foot toward the Five Guys restaurant, abandoning the groceries after the encounter.
A fatal single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning claimed the life of a Sumerduck woman in Fauquier County.
Virginia State Police say a 2019 Kia Forte was traveling northbound on Route 17 near Dyes Lane around 2:30 a.m. when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree. The driver, a 36-year-old woman from Sumerduck, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police noted she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The department said last weekend’s storm left a solid sheet of ice across the community after snow turned to sleet and freezing rain. With temperatures remaining below freezing, officials warn the ice continues to harden and remain extremely slick, especially on hills and sloped areas. Fire officials urged residents to avoid icy terrain, secure pets, wear footwear with traction, and stay indoors when conditions are unsafe.
Stafford County Public Schools officials say school buildings are in good condition following recent weather, but lingering issues on neighborhood roads could affect when students return to class, according to a message sent to families Friday evening.
Superintendent Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D., said staff are working through the weekend to complete cleanup efforts and ensure access to all schools. While facilities are ready, some roads still need attention, and the school division is coordinating with the Virginia Department of Transportation to monitor conditions.
Fire and rescue crews in Dumfries helped rescue a dog Wednesday afternoon after she slid several hundred feet down an ice-covered embankment near her home, according to a Prince William County press release.
Units from Fire Station 23 in River Oaks were dispatched at 12:39 p.m. on January 28, 2026, and found the dog, a 10-year-old black Labrador named Shelby, unable to climb back up the steep, frozen slope. Firefighters worked to safely retrieve her and carried her back to her owners.
The shooting occurred in the Manassas area. Police said the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information or who observes suspicious behavior to contact authorities.
The Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department responded to two separate incidents in Dumfries on Saturday, including a weather-related rescue and a townhouse fire that displaced a family.
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The City of Fredericksburg issued and later lifted a boil water advisory for a limited area of the city following a water main break that caused a prolonged service shutdown.
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Several school divisions across Prince William County, Stafford County, Fredericksburg, Manassas, and Spotsylvania announced closures, workdays, or remote learning plans for Monday, February 2, due to lingering snow and icy conditions.
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