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FROM POLICE REPORTS: 

Armed Robbery / Malicious Wounding – On July 11th at 11:30PM, police responded to the 18500 block of Old Triangle Rd in Triangle (22172) for a robbery. The victim, a 17 year old male juvenile of Triangle, reported to police that he encountered the accused, a known acquaintance, in the above area. The accused allegedly approached the victim from behind, punched him in the face, threatened him with a knife and kicked him numerous times in the head prior to fleeing the area on foot with the victim’s cell phone and wallet. Following an investigation, and utilizing a police K-9, officers were able to locate the accused in a wooded area nearby. The accused was subsequently arrested without incident. The victim was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. The wallet and cell phone were recovered and returned to the victim.


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DUMFRIES, Va. — A new federal grant will allow for group mentoring to help children.

Dumfries Director of Community Services Cydny Neville was applauded Tuesday night when she told the Town Council she obtained a $75,000 criminal justice grant to launch a new program called “Dumfries Cares.” It’s a youth mentoring initiative that will have business owners, residents, and community officials involved in the lives of youth in the town.


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DUMFRIES, Va. — Economic development officials in Dumfries reeled in a big fish.

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DUMFRIES, Va. — Elected officials in Dumfries had no argument when it comes to opposing tolling on the travel lanes of Interstate 95.

The Town Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass a resolution opposing plans to toll the major east coast thoroughfare which runs through the town. The road is also a sticking point for residents who don’t like the noise the highway generates.


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FROM POLICE REPORTS:

Malicious Wounding ARREST – On July 6, detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau were able to identify and arrest a suspect in regard to the shooting which was reported to have occurred in the 15700 block of Tassleford Ln in Woodbridge from July 5. Following the investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was later located at his residence on Keating Dr and was arrested without incident.


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OCCOQUAN, Va. — The Fox News Network was in Virginia’s Potomac Communities today showcasing area landmarks for an evening news show.

The network’s “Special Report with Bret Baier” broadcasted live from Maddigan’s Waterfront Grill in Occoquan from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday. The hour-long show came to Prince William County because the jurisdiction has been called a “swing county” that could determine or predict who will the presidency in the November General Election.


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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Its slow going on Interstate 95 south this afternoon after a truck reportedly ran off the road at mile post 147, just across the Prince William County line in North Stafford.

One southbound lane of the highway was closed because of the crash, Virginia’s highway department reports. We don’t have word yet from Stafford fire officials or state police, but we do know traffic is snarled from at least Prince William Parkway south to the scene of the crash. WTOP Radio reports traffic begins moving once again after drivers pass the crash site.


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DUMFRIES, Va. – Virginia’s first town will join the ranks of other communities in our area who have farmers markets.

Starting Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, the new Dumfries Farmers Market will be held in the parking lot at Town Hall on U.S. 1. It’ll be a weekly event each Saturday through Oct. 27, except on Sept. 8 when no market is planned for that day.


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It could get windy and stormy around here tonight as we’re in for another day of hot and humid temperatures.

Virginia could face some strong winds this afternoon as a cold front moving in from the west could bring severe thunderstorms and hail. Some of the storms could produce localized corridors of higher winds, according to the National Weather Service Strom Prediction Center.


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