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The suspect, identified as Donald Antonio Barahona Quinonez, 28, of no fixed address, faces charges including three counts of murder, one count of aggravated malicious wounding, four counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and four counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling.
The incident, initially reported as a quadruple shooting on Birchdale Avenue, left three men dead and a fourth man seriously injured. The victims have been identified as Edwin Geovanny Salmeron, 37; Luis Alonzo Salgado-Rivas, 41; and Kevin Josue Vallencillo Mendoza, 23, all of Woodbridge.
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.
The city’s Visitor’s Center and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism office are being relocated to modernize Fredericksburg’s tourism industry and make destinations accessible to all.
The new office, at 601 Caroline Street, is across from the current center and one block south. It is a more modern building with more of the infrastructure the city departments need.
The Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg has undergone a change in ownership, with Newport News-based company Ironclad Distillery Co. acquiring the property for $2.4 million in late 2023. Ironclad, known for bourbon whiskey production in Newport News, intends to establish a tasting room in the Kenmore Inn’s basement, set to open within a month.
The King family, proprietors of Ironclad, plans to continue the Kenmore Inn’s operations as a bed-and-breakfast and event facility. This aspect of the business remains open and operational.
Officials are exploring the possibility of building the bridge as an extension of Commerce Parkway, just off Route 17 in south Stafford County. The bridge would cross the Rappahannock River and could connect to Gordon Shelton Boulevard, near Virginia Credit Union Stadium, where the FredNats play.
The project aims to alleviate local street congestion by establishing a new connection between Fredericksburg and Stafford, upstream from existing bridges carrying Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River.
“As a growing number of major data center projects are delayed or derailed by opposition from local residents and elected officials, developers are realizing they need to play politics, and they are beginning to pour more resources into efforts to win hearts and minds,” reports Dan Rabb at BisNow.
The Civil Air Patrol’s Virginia Wing has introduced its latest addition to the fleet, a Cessna C172S, showcasing the organization’s commitment to serving the residents of Virginia. This aircraft, equipped with advanced avionics, is set to play a crucial role in a variety of missions conducted by the Civil Air Patrol.
The recently acquired Cessna C172S is renowned as one of the most reliable aircraft types ever produced. With a high wing design and a Garmin G1000 “glass cockpit,” this aircraft offers modern multi-function displays and advanced avionics. The cost associated with the acquisition was not disclosed, but it aligns with the organization’s dedication to maintaining a robust fleet for various missions.
Press Release: “The Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a free document shred event for Prince William area residents on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until trucks reach capacity).”
“The shred event will be held in the Pfitzner Stadium parking lot area, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. This event is for residents. Only confidential documents such as bank statements and tax returns will be accepted.”
