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On Wednesday, November 16, at 11:16 p.m., officers were called to a home 17400 block of Isle Royale Terrace in the Forest Park neighborhood off Van Buren Road near Dumfries to investigate a shooting.

Two adults, a man and woman were shot inside the basement by a man who had forced his way into the residence. A family dog, a male Pitbull mix, inside the home was also shot, police said.


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Detectives have identified the man found, shot, and killed in a vehicle in the area of Morgan Court and Old Triangle Road in Dumfries on Saturday, November 12.

Demetrious Levar Graham, 44, of Woodbridge,  was found by police shortly after 5:30 a.m. in the driver’s seat of a vehicle after receiving multiple calls of shots fired in the area.


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The Dumfries Town Council will decide whether or not to allow a daycare center to operate in a shopping center on Main Street.

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Officers arrived and found a man inside a car suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Multiple bullets pierced the car, parked on Morgan Court in Dumfries.

The unidentified victim was pronounced dead. An investigation is ongoing.


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Updated 12:45 p.m. — Rosie’s Gaming Emporium will honor those who have served our country on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.

Activities include a campaign to recognize active and retired military friends of Rosie’s and offerings at all Rosie’s locations. The gaming room plans to give away $5 in free play, a lapel pin gift, an R’ Burger and World’s Greatest Fries for $5, and a Veterans Rosie’s Rewards Card.


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Woodbridge-area businesses have until December 15 to apply and receive funds in the Route 1 Refresh grant. The Route 1 Refresh Grant program provides financial aid to offset the anticipated costs associated with replacing printed materials, signage, and business cards, or to cover costs related to website updates, search engine optimization (SEO), marketing, and other related expenses.

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Mayor Derrick Wood will keep his seat in Dumfries, winning his re-election bid for a second term.

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Tomorrow is Election Day across Virginia. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

This year’s big races in our area are congressional seats in Virginia’s 7th District (Abigail Spanberger (D) / Yesli Vega (R) and in Virginia’s 10th District (Jennifer Wexton (D) / Hung Cao (R).


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A man inside a car pulled alongside two teenagers, then got out of his car and began shooting at them, striking the 16-year-old.

We told you yesterday this shooting happened in the 17900 block of Old Triangle Road, near Connies Food Mart in Dumfries, at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, November 2.


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