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”Smoke coming from wildfires in Canada will contribute to the increased levels of fine particle pollution. The Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease.”

Prince William Police Department: “On June 25 at 1:22PM, officers responded to the 3400 block of Flint Hill Pl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed the victim, a 36-year-old woman, observed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures.”

“The accused fled on foot when the victim stated she was going to contact the police. While checking the area, officers located the accused and detained him without incident. At no point was there any physical contact between the victim and the accused. While investigating the incident, detectives determined the accused was involved in two additional indecent exposure incidents that were reported to have occurred in the 12200 block of Cotton Mill Dr. on June 20 and at Palm Beach Tan located at 12499 Dillingham Sq. on June 18.”

“Arrested on June 27: Daniel Christopher SHANNON, 33, of 611 Olde Forge Dr. in [Stafford]. Charged with 1 count of murder, 1 count of aggravated malicious wounding, 2 counts of using a firearm in commission of a felony, and 1 count of discharging a firearm within a dwelling Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

“Identified: The deceased victim was identified as Jeremiah Quentin DECK, 21, of Woodbridge”

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Around 5:00 a.m. this morning, a resident in the 1900 block of Poplar Road found ‘Pumpkin’ the cow in her backyard. We heard she was able to herd ‘Pumpkin’ to her front porch and waited for deputies.”

“Deputy J.L. Jones responded to the scene and took stock of the situation. The owner was soon located at a nearby farm and arrived to escort ‘Pumpkin’ home. It would have been udder chaos, but Deputy Jones assisted with traffic control for the moove. Thanks to the cowoperation of everyone, this story has a happy ending,”