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Teens Charged in Multi-Jurisdiction Crime Spree That Ended in Spotsylvania Arrest

Published November 24, 2025 at 1:33PM

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Deputies responding to a 3:30 a.m. alarm at Hall Precision and Gun Smithing found evidence of an attempted break-in. Surveillance showed four suspects trying to force open a door before fleeing when the alarm sounded. Soon after, Fredericksburg Police reported a similar burglary involving the same suspects. The vehicle they used was later found to have been stolen from Prince William County.

By 8 a.m., a sharp-eyed school bus driver spotted four masked individuals near BJ’s Wholesale Club off Plank Road. Deputies responded, chased the teens on foot, and took them into custody. All were wearing clothes matching those seen in surveillance footage.

Man Arrested After Assaulting Officer in Woodbridge

By Press Release

Published November 21, 2025 at 10:20AM

A 26-year-old man from Alexandria was arrested in Woodbridge after assaulting a law enforcement officer. The incident occurred on November 20 when officers responded to a crash on Grand Masters Way. The driver, who had struck a parked vehicle, fled the scene on foot. Upon being located by officers, he attempted to escape, leading to a brief chase and struggle during which he grabbed an officer. Minor injuries were reported.

In a separate incident, a residential burglary was reported in Bristow. On November 9, entry was made into a home on Falcon Glen Ct through an unsecured basement door. Jewelry and money were reported missing.

Woman shot in domestic, officer injured in attempted wounding case

By Press Release

Published November 19, 2025 at 2:51PM

In an incident on November 17, a police officer was injured in Woodbridge when a driver attempted to evade arrest. The driver, in a black Infiniti sedan with a stolen license plate, reversed into another vehicle and struck the officer. The officer managed to jump onto the trunk to avoid further harm. The vehicle fled north on Richmond Highway, entering Fairfax County, where it was lost from sight. The officer suffered minor injuries.

In another incident, a 21-year-old woman was shot by a family member during a domestic dispute on Cardinal Crest Dr. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, a 20-year-old man, was arrested nearby after fleeing the scene.

Catalytic Converters Stolen in Stafford County

By Press Release

Published November 19, 2025 at 2:31PM

In Stafford County, catalytic converters were reported stolen from two vehicles at Corbin’s Automotive Truck & RV on Kings Highway. The theft occurred on November 18th, and Deputy J. A. Kotvas responded to the scene.

Additionally, a larceny was reported on Cambridge Street where copper and a leaf blower were stolen from a property. Deputy C. A. Sharp was on the case. At Stafford Hospital Center, a victim reported multiple items stolen from her purse, as recorded by Deputy R. L. Hubbard.

Suspect with Warrants Rams Deputy Vehicles, Caught After Chase in Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 15, 2025 at 10:34PM

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Deputies spotted the suspect in a parking lot along Southpoint Parkway just before 6 p.m. When they tried to stop him, the man struck two marked vehicles and fled. Deputies quickly gave chase and safely stopped the vehicle a short time later.

The Spotsylvania man now faces several new charges, including felony eluding, assault on law enforcement, and destruction of property. He was also served with five outstanding warrants, including charges of strangulation, abduction with force, and unlawful entry.

Multiple DUI arrests in Stafford County

By Press Release

Published November 15, 2025 at 8:19AM

In a series of DUI incidents in Stafford County, a 33-year-old woman from Stafford was arrested after failing to maintain her lane on Oakridge Drive and Garrisonville Road.

The driver, who displayed signs of intoxication, became combative during the arrest, leading to charges of assault and battery on law enforcement, obstruction of justice, and refusal to provide a blood sample. She was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond, police said.

Vehicle thefts and vandalism in Stafford County

By Press Release

Published November 15, 2025 at 8:17AM

Stafford County faced a series of vehicle-related crimes on November 13, 2025. The most serious incident involved a motor vehicle theft on Clark Lane, where a resident reported their car missing after parking it in front of their home the previous night. Another vehicle theft was reported on Everglades Lane, with the vehicle last seen parked in the driveway on November 12.

Additionally, there were two attempted vehicle thefts on Barclay Lane and Bloomington Lane. In both cases, the vehicles were damaged, and evidence suggested attempts to steal them.

Teen charged in Woodbridge armed robbery

By Press Release

Published November 15, 2025 at 8:16AM

A 15-year-old male from Manassas Park is charged in connection with an armed robbery that took place on July 22 in Woodbridge. The incident involved a food delivery driver who was threatened and robbed by two suspects. During the robbery, one suspect brandished a firearm while the other took the food. The suspects fled the scene, and the victim reported the incident to the police. No injuries were reported.

In a separate incident, a strong-arm robbery occurred at a Sunoco gas station in Woodbridge on November 12. Two teenage males engaged in a struggle with an employee over vape products before fleeing with multiple items. The suspects were described as white and Hispanic males with thin builds. No injuries were reported.

Electric cart theft leads to arrest in Stafford

By Press Release

Published November 12, 2025 at 8:48PM

A 58-year-old man from Stafford was arrested and charged with grand larceny after he was caught stealing an electric shopping cart from Walmart. The suspect, identified by surveillance footage, admitted to taking the cart, which was found charging at a nearby home.

In another incident, a vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot on River Crest Way. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to identify the suspect responsible for the theft.

Woman Shot in Woodbridge Tops Prince William Police Blotter, Plus Burglaries, Car Theft, and an Officer Assault

By Press Release

Published November 12, 2025 at 4:16PM

A 28-year-old woman was reportedly shot in Woodbridge on Sunday night while with a male acquaintance near Potomac Mills Circle. Both later went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but police say their accounts of the incident were inconsistent and no evidence of a shooting was found at the scene. Investigators do not believe the incident was random.

In Manassas, a 22-year-old man from no fixed address was arrested after stealing a running vehicle, crashing it, and then fleeing on foot. He allegedly bit an officer during a struggle before being detained. Suspected narcotics were found in the vehicle.