A strangulation arrest involving bodily injury led the Fredericksburg Police blotter this week. Officers charged 25-year-old Felicia Lee Rivera of Fredericksburg with the offense.
Other arrests included charges of assault and battery, possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication, and inhaling drugs. Those arrested ranged in age from 20 to 56 and came from Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania.
A man from Woodbridge faces more than a dozen charges, including aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties, following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The case involves incidents dating back to 2020 with a victim under the age of 13.
Police also arrested a 17-year-old male after a shooting at Bar Louie in Gainesville, where he and another man were both injured. The juvenile faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony.
A woman was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead near the intersection of Creek View Terrace and Locust Terrace in Manassas Park on Sunday evening.
Manassas Park Police and Fire & Rescue crews responded just before 6 p.m. on September 1, 2025, and attempted life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the woman died at the scene. Police say there are no signs of foul play, and the case is now with the Chief Medical Examiner.
High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
DUMFRIES, Va. – A Dumfries Army Veteran is getting a major home makeover today, and it’s all thanks to a powerful show of support from local businesses honoring the National Day of Service.
The folks at Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia – Arlington to Haymarket just told Potomac Local News they’ve teamed up with more than 35 other local companies—including Mosquito Joe, Five Star Painting, and Junk King—to donate over 850 volunteer hours and $15,000 in materials. Their mission: give Brenda Lauer, a proud Army Veteran who started serving in 1993, the home repairs she deserves.
DUMFRIES, Va. – The Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s new board chair, Jinnae Monroe, was recognized this month by the Dumfries Town Council for her historic appointment. Monroe is the first Black woman to lead the chamber’s board of directors, a role she will hold for the next year.
The council presented a proclamation commending her “professional achievements, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.” While the proclamation referred to her as president, Monroe clarified that she serves as board chair, working alongside Bob Sweeney, the chamber’s president and CEO.
GAINESVILLE, Va. – George Stewart, the Democratic nominee for Gainesville District Supervisor in Prince William County, sat down with Potomac Local News Publisher Uriah Kiser for the latest episode of the Potomac Local News Podcast.
Stewart, a Navy veteran and Dominion Valley resident, discussed the ongoing debate over data centers, including the controversial Prince William Digital Gateway project, property taxes, the county’s school revenue-sharing agreement, and the need to grow the commercial tax base.
From a 2-year celebration at Mill Street Draft Garden in Occoquan to a bilingual storytime and kayak adventure at Motts Run Reservoir, plenty is happening across the region.
🎉 Mill Street Draft Garden Celebrates 2 Years in Occoquan
Mill Street Draft Garden is marking two years in business. From their first day welcoming customers to becoming a local favorite, the team is thanking the community for its support and looking ahead to many more years of great food, beer, and memories.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office said a 38-year-old cold case involving the abduction and rape of a local gas station clerk has finally been solved—thanks to cutting-edge DNA technology and years of relentless police work.
On August 21, a jury convicted Russell Marubbio, 54, of Florida, for the brutal 1987 assault that took place at a Chevron station on Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge. Prosecutors say this marks the first time in U.S. legal history that rare “somatic mutations” in identical twins’ DNA were used to distinguish and convict one twin.
