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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On [Wednesday] November 8th at approximately 9:25 a.m. Deputy M.A. Floirendo was conducting her SRO duties at Stafford High School, located at 63 Stafford Indians Lane, when she was informed of a fight in the gym.”

“It was discovered a verbal argument between two juvenile students ensued over a previous incident. The incident escalated when one student assaulted the other.”


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Stafford County Board of Supervisors is set to get an update on Musselman Park, the newest county park, during its Tuesday, November 14, meeting.

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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Holiday Toy Drive: This holiday season, join the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for our Holiday Toy Drive. We will be accepting new and unwrapped toys for kids ages 1 to 16. Please help us bring hope and smiles to kids that need it.

 


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Republicans in Virginia came up short in their efforts to retain the House of Delegates and win control of the State Senate.

Democrats have secured a minimum of 51 and 21 seats, respectively, according to nonprofit the Virginia Public Access Project, which tracks election results. The Associated Press called each chamber after midnight. All seats in the 40-member Senate and 100-member House of Delegates were on the ballot.


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VDOT: “The Virginia Department of Transportation will reopen the original Interstate 95 northbound bridge over the Rappahannock River in mid-November, doubling capacity in the Fredericksburg area ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

“Starting early Thursday, Nov. 16, travelers will be able to use both I-95 northbound bridges over the Rappahannock River. At that time, traffic will be divided between local and through lanes, similar to I-95 southbound between exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford County and exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg.”


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I-95 Northbound: Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Friday, 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. I-95 northbound will be reduced to one lane each evening between the interchanges for construction with I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project and the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico): Wednesday?–Thursday,?9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure at 9 p.m. followed by double lane closures at mile markers 149-147 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension work.


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Prince William Police Department: Shooting Investigation *ARRESTS – On November 8, both suspects sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred in the 7200 block of Sudley Road in Manassas on November 3, were arrested. While investigating the incident, detectives identified the suspects as Jabari Antwaun ALLEN and Jamal Dana ALLEN. On November 8, following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants

for both accused, who were located at their residence and taken into custody without incident. Arrested on November 8: Jamal Dana ALLEN, 18, of 11053 Camfield Court in Manassas. Jabari Antwaun ALLEN, 19, of 11053 Camfield Court in Manassas. Both charged with robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and aggravated malicious wounding. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”