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Dumfries Casino Guest Wins $1M Jackpot

By Uriah Kiser

A Prince William County resident won more than $1 million at The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries after placing a 25-cent wager, according to a press release from the casino. The $1,014,879 jackpot is believed to be the largest historical horse racing payout in U.S. history.

The winning bet was placed on January 22, 2026, on a “Straight Cash” historical horse racing terminal at the Dumfries casino. The jackpot surpassed the previous record of $914,530, which was won at Rosie’s Hampton in 2021, the release states.

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Firefighters rescue dog from icy embankment in Dumfries

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
[Submitted Photo].

Fire and rescue crews in Dumfries helped rescue a dog Wednesday afternoon after she slid several hundred feet down an ice-covered embankment near her home, according to a Prince William County press release.

Units from Fire Station 23 in River Oaks were dispatched at 12:39 p.m. on January 28, 2026, and found the dog, a 10-year-old black Labrador named Shelby, unable to climb back up the steep, frozen slope. Firefighters worked to safely retrieve her and carried her back to her owners.

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FBI, Prince William police raid Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries in trafficking investigation

By Potomac Local News
[Submitted Photo by: Betty Amanda Murray, used with permission]

Federal and local law enforcement conducted a joint operation at the Red Carpet Inn on Dumfries Road on January 15, targeting suspected drug distribution and sex trafficking activity.

The FBI and Prince William County Police Department executed multiple search warrants at the motel, located at 17005 Dumfries Road in Dumfries. Authorities say the action stems from a multiyear investigation focused on criminal activity at the location. Several arrests were made, though officials did not immediately release the number or names of those taken into custody.

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Mayoral race takes shape in Dumfries with Wood, Fields announcements

By Uriah Kiser
Wood/Fields

Two announcements this week set the stage for a contested mayoral race in the Town of Dumfries: incumbent Mayor Derrick R. Wood confirmed plans to seek another term, and Town Council Member Brian Fields formally launched his campaign for mayor.

Mayor Wood, who has led Dumfries since 2018, issued a statement clarifying his intentions after what he described as recent outreach from residents, business owners, and community leaders seeking certainty ahead of the upcoming election.

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Dumfries receives $240,000 federal grant to make sidewalks safer and more accessible

By Potomac Local News
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

Dumfries will use a new $240,000 federal grant to improve sidewalk accessibility and make local streets safer for pedestrians. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the money through its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which supports efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities.

Town officials say the funding will help launch a planning and feasibility project to assess sidewalk conditions throughout Dumfries. The goal is to create a Sidewalk Accessibility and Walkability Action Plan that identifies gaps in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and prioritizes areas for improvement.

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Dumfries Town Council rejects move to repeal EDA ordinance

By Potomac Local News
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council on Jan. 6 voted down an ordinance that would have dissolved the town’s Economic Development Authority, leaving the EDA in place after a closely divided 4-3 vote.

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From boom to bust? Dumfries weighs killing its Economic Development Authority

By Uriah Kiser

The Dumfries Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 6, on whether to abolish the town’s Economic Development Authority, less than a year after creating it as leaders pursue an ambitious plan to redevelop the town’s waterfront along Quantico Creek.

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Shots Fired in Woodbridge and Manassas, Man Arrested After Assaulting Officers

By Potomac Local News
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Prince William County police investigated two separate incidents involving gunfire into homes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case.

In Woodbridge, around 5:16 a.m. on January 1, a bullet shattered a glass door at the Dale Forest Apartments on Wabash Place. Two shell casings were found nearby. The day before, near Manassas, a bullet entered a home on Lucasville Road around 3:26 p.m. No injuries were reported in either incident, and both cases are under investigation as reckless handling of a firearm.

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Planning Commission Approves Four Developments In Last 2025 Meeting

By Caitlyn Meisner

The Prince William County Planning Commission approved four developments across the county at its Dec. 10 meeting, the last of 2025.

The Commission unanimously approved of three developments, while approving of another in a 7-1 vote. Here are details on some of the final votes of the Commission’s 2025 term:

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