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Spotsylvania Man Arrested After Off-Road Crash; DUI, Hit-and-Run, and Motorcycle Theft Reported in Stafford County

Published February 14, 2025 at 11:45AM

A 27-year-old Spotsylvania man was arrested early Thursday morning after he failed to navigate a T-intersection in Stafford County, sending his vehicle off-road and into a backyard.

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Convicted Rapist to Serve 30 Years after Girl, 15, Violated

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 14, 2025 at 11:25AM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

The Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office posted an announcement: A 53-year-old man who raped a 15-year-old will serve 30 years in prison.

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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Double Murder Investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 14, 2025 at 11:23AM

Kimberly Newcomb, 59, and Charles Childress 61, were killed.

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information regarding the double homicide that took place on January 25, 2025, on Heatherwood Drive.

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Police Blotter: Dangerous Driver Detained After Pursuit, Body Found in Car

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 10:56AM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:15PM

A wanted Woodbridge man led police on a high-speed chase down I-95 before being captured by Stafford deputies and Virginia State Police. Gideon Owusu, Jr., 31, faces charges including malicious wounding of a police officer, reckless driving, DUI, and larceny. Meanwhile, deputies responded to a fight at Planet Fitness, fraudulent ATM withdrawals, a hit-and-run, and shoplifting at Dollar General and ABC Store. A mailbox was also vandalized with fireworks.

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Police & Fire Blotter: Incidents Reported Across Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 11, 2025 at 9:41PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:17PM

Law enforcement and emergency responders in Prince William County, Stafford County, and the City of Manassas handled multiple incidents over the past several days, including a house fire that displaced a family in Woodbridge, two shooting investigations, drug-related arrests, and a series of disturbances and crimes.

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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect in Route 3 Bank Robbery

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 9, 2025 at 10:51PM

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

A suspect in a bank robbery on Route 3 was arrested thanks to a tip leading authorities to a Fredericksburg hotel.

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According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery occurred at Truist Bank, located at 3600 Plank Road, next to Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. A bank employee called 911 to report that a man had entered the bank and demanded money. The employee complied with the demands, and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect did not display a weapon during the robbery, and no injuries were reported. Witnesses at the scene provided law enforcement with a description of the suspect’s getaway vehicle, which was identified as a copper/orange pickup truck.

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Eastern District of Virginia Convictions: Drug Trafficking, Assault, Fraud, and Illegal Reentry

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2025 at 8:18PM

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia recently secured convictions in multiple high-profile cases. A Maryland man was convicted of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl to Fredericksburg, while a Stafford man was found guilty of assaulting a deaf passenger during a flight. A Honduran national was sentenced for illegally reentering the U.S. and failing to register as a sex offender, and a Dumfries man pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds. Each case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to hold criminals accountable. Read on for case details and links to full press releases.

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Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Drone-Assisted Arrest, and Unusual Break-In

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2025 at 1:38PM

Stafford deputies seen by drone video making an arrest.

A pedestrian crash in Nokesville claimed the life of a Manassas man, while Stafford deputies used drones and SWAT tactics to track down an armed suspect who fled into the woods. In another unusual case, an intoxicated man mistook a Bible study for a human trafficking operation, forcing his way inside and threatening attendees. Additional incidents include a DUI arrest, multiple fraud cases, stolen vehicles, and public intoxication. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. Click the headline for the full story.

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Police Blotter: Burglary at Tobacco Shop, Warrant Service Leads to Three Arrests, and Increased Police Presence in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2025 at 5:22PM | Updated February 5, 2025 at 9:58PM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Today’s police blotter includes a burglary at a Woodbridge tobacco shop where a masked suspect broke in and stole merchandise. In Stafford County, a warrant service turned into a chase, leading to three arrests. Deputies also responded to fraud cases, a swatting incident, and vandalism involving a family dispute. In Prince William County, three juveniles at a shelter assaulted a staff member and stole his keys before fleeing, resulting in robbery charges. Meanwhile, Manassas City police responded to an increased presence at Pristine Court and Hood Road for an ongoing investigation, later confirming there was no threat to the public.

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Police Blotter: Postal Worker Robbed at Gunpoint; Teens Charged for Distributing THC Gummies

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 4, 2025 at 6:25PM | Updated February 4, 2025 at 8:11PM

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A Stafford man was arrested for assault after attacking a victim with a wooden slat on Anvil Road. In a separate incident, a dog owner fought off an aggressive attacker using a toy at Monarch Court. A juvenile fight at a Domino’s Pizza caused property damage, leading to charges. In Prince William County, a postal worker was robbed in Woodbridge, and a Manassas man is wanted for strangulation and domestic assault. Another Manassas man was arrested for a similar crime. Two teenagers at Potomac High School were charged with distributing THC gummies after several students suffered adverse reactions.

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