Update 5:13 p.m. — From Prince William police:
The shooting reported in Cara Dr has been determined to be self-inflicted. There is no ongoing threat in the community.
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From The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
Cavalier Skating Center, 1920 Richmond Highway, 11/13, 7:42 p.m. Deputy R.T. Philippsen responded to an assault. The suspect misplaced his AirPods and blamed the victim for stealing them. The suspect forcibly searched the victim before assaulting him. The suspect was charged with assault and battery. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,500 secured bond.
Spotsylvania Towne Centre is introducing Success Space, a 5,300 square foot coworking and business facility offering offices, meeting rooms, and support services for temporary use. The space, located next to Sephora, will hold a Groundbreaking and Grand Opening on November 18, 2024.
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Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
More than 300 people were at the unveiling of the new aircraft in Manassas, including industry professionals, partners, customers and government officials.
According to a press release from Electra, the hybrid aircraft will be able to conduct “ultra-short” takeoffs and landings in soccer field-size spaces, which were previously limited to helicopter landings.
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There are several vacancies in the county, and here’s a comprehensive list of the immediate openings with the roles and responsibilities. For information on expired or ending terms, please visit the boards, commissions and committees website.
If residents are interested in participating on any of these bodies, they should contact their Board Supervisor or Chair At-Large DeShundra Jefferson.
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Fleetwood Drive (Route 611) between Parkgate Drive (Route 653) and Aden Road (Route 646) will be closed to through traffic Monday, Nov. 18; Tuesday, Nov. 19; Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day for drainage pipe replacement, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Do you have questions for your local law enforcement? Just want to say hello? Here’s your chance.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, November 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Black Rifle Coffee Company at 591 Warrenton Road.
A suspect in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Fredericksburg has been apprehended. In the early hours of November 13, 2024, a masked individual presented a firearm and demanded cash from a 7-Eleven cashier at 340 Amaret Street before fleeing on foot. Fredericksburg police shared surveillance footage details with Stafford County authorities, who located and arrested Marquis Harrell, 30, at a different 7-Eleven. Harrell faces multiple charges, including using a firearm in a felony, robbery, and brandishing a weapon. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be filed across jurisdictions.
On November 13, 2024, at 1:33 a.m., our E-911 Communications Center received a call about an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 340 Amaret Street.
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Before we get to the weekend, I’ll see you around town on Friday at the ribbon cutting for a $54 million commuter garage in Woodbridge and later in Manassas at the Leadership Prince William Emerging Leaders graduation ceremony. Please say hello!