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Fredericksburg Police Makes Arrest for 7-Eleven Armed Robbery

By Dalila Conde
Fredericksburg Police Makes Arrest: Marquis Harrell

A suspect in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Fredericksburg has been apprehended.

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Man Charged in Stafford, Spotsylvania Robberies

By Aya Karouane
Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting.

On November 12, a man committed multiple robberies at convenience stores in the area, displaying a handgun and fleeing with money from each location, police said.

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Sheriff’s Report: Assault Over Cellphone; Fight Escalates at Middle School

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Ex-girlfriend’s cellphone dispute turns violent, while a middle school fight leaves peacemaker assaulted.

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Cockfighting Ring Uncovered in Stafford; 80 Birds Seized

By Potomac Local News

Why did the chickens cross the road? Because they were seized by detectives and Animal Control Officers. An illegal cockfighting ring was uncovered earlier this month resulting in several felony warrants.

On November 7th at approximately 10:00 a.m. members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office took flight to execute a search warrant on a residence on Norman Road [about a mile from Potomac Point Winery]. While this search warrant was related to a previous stolen property report, members of the Special Problems Unit had also received information regarding the same address hosting cockfight events.

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Security Guard Charged Pinched Student’s Cheek, Say Police, Faces Charges

By Aya Karouane

On November 7, an investigation was initiated into an assault at Freedom High School involving a school security officer who allegedly pinched an 18-year-old female student’s cheek during an inappropriate conversation on October 8.

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Prince William Woman Charged With Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer

By Aya Karouane

On November 7, officers responded to a crisis situation at an apartment complex near Woodbridge, where an intoxicated woman, attempting self-harm, kicked and struck an officer during the intervention. The woman was arrested and charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice, with a court date pending.

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ATM Surprise: Fanny Pack with Firearm at Sheetz; Florida Fraudster Eyes Ninja Mixer

By Jazbia Chaudhry

A customer at Sheetz discovers a fanny pack containing a firearm, while authorities investigate a Florida-based fraud involving a stolen identity and a Ninja mixer purchase.

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Man Charged in Dumfries Road Rage Incident

By Aya Karouane

On October 22, a 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with brandishing a firearm in connection to a road rage incident on April 26 in Dumfries. The investigation revealed that during a verbal altercation at an intersection, the suspect brandished a firearm at another driver, but no shots were fired and no injuries occurred.

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UPDATE: Man Charged in Fatal Crash Near Manassas

By Aya Karouane

On November 6, the driver of a 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van was charged with careless driving following a fatal crash on November 4 near Manassas, which killed a 90-year-old pedestrian. The investigation determined that distracted driving contributed to the collision, and the driver was issued a court summons for the traffic violation.

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Brewed Awakening: Coffee Craving Leads to Major Damage at Fredericksburg Espresso Shop

By Mike Salmon

Early Monday morning, November 4, at about 3 o’clock, an infrequent customer of Hyperion Espresso had a crisis and felt a cup of coffee was in order. So he went to Hyperion with a broomstick and broke 72 windows and the glass door.

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