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Grounds for Arrest: Fredericksburg Man Smashes Windows at Hyperion Espresso

By Kelly Sienkowski
Roger Ruffner

Early Monday morning, Fredericksburg Police responded to reports of a break-in at Hyperion Espresso, where a man allegedly smashed windows to enter the coffee shop.

According to the report, 66-year-old Roger Ruffner, dressed in a trash bag and armed with a plastic pole and broomstick, claimed he needed to make himself a cup of coffee and broke the window to protect himself,  believing he was being followed. Ruffner was taken into custody on charges of breaking and entering to commit larceny and felony vandalism and is currently held without bond.

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FATAL SHOOTING at Woodbridge Commuter Lot; Suspect Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

By Potomac Local News

A man was fatally shot in a commuter parking lot along Prince William Parkway late Saturday night in what police have described as an altercation that turned deadly.

On November 2, at 10:42 p.m., Prince William County police were called to the commuter lot at 2250 Prince William Parkway to investigate reports of gunfire. Officers found the victim, later identified as Jeffery Kojo Owusu, 27, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Police provided first aid at the scene, and then took Owusu to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

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Four Richmond Men Charged with Tampering with Spotsylvania Homeowners Cars

By Potomac Local News

From the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office:

On the early morning hours of October 24, 2024 deputies responded to Courthouse Commons Subdivision to several reports from homeowners about multiple males tampering with vehicles parked on the street and in driveways. Deputies quickly arrived and located two subjects who ran on foot.

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Heroic Police Efforts Save Victim During Chaotic Brentwood Apartments Shooting

By Potomac Local News

From Manassas police :

Officer Rios held the subject still and applied pressure to the wounds while Officer Ricapito applied a tourniquet to one of the subject’s limbs. Officer Siemek continued to speak with the victim and tried to keep him from losing consciousness while the Officers awaited an ambulance.

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SHOOTING: Horner Road Commuter Lot

By Potomac Local News

INCIDENT: Shooting | #Woodbridge; #PWCPD is on scene of a shooting at the commuter lot in the 2200 block of Prince William Pkwy. One man with a gunshot injury. Extent of injuries currently unknown. Please report suspicious persons in the area to police. pic.twitter.com/31uWpWb2Yg

— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) November 3, 2024

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Stafford Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help in Hit-and-Run: Two Pedestrians Seriously Injured, Vehicle Fled Scene

By Kelly Sienkowski
The scene shortly after the accident {Photo | Aya Karouane)

Update Nov. 02, 9 p.m.:  Sarah and Tony Lopez were among the first to drive by the scene of the accident. Sarah said she and her husband pulled up at the intersection on a motorcycle and ” I immediately saw a motionless body on the ground in the middle of the intersection, a very damaged shopping cart nearby, and broken glass. It was a really dark scene. I could immediately see that his limbs didn’t look uninjured but I had no idea how extensive it was.”

They called 911, and Tony immediately ran over to start rendering aid and CPR to the victim. As he did, the other victim approached and started crying, praying, and “begging for his friend to wake up.” Sarah stayed on the line with 911 while Tony began CPR and helped resuscitate the first victim.

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Man, 43, of Woodbridge Identified as Homicide Victim

By Aya Karouane

On October 30, multiple suspects were arrested in connection with the murder of a 43-year-old man identified as Jason Thomas Blake, who was found deceased in a vehicle on October 27. The investigation revealed that the victim had been shot after an altercation during a drug-related meeting, and the suspects were involved in his abduction and murder.

Press Release from Prince William County Police Department:

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CAPTURED: Second Suspect In Dale City Murder-for-Hire Case

By Aya Karouane

On October 29, a suspect was arrested in connection with a murder that occurred on February 2 in Dale City, following a previous arrest of another individual on October 15. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public regarding the case.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

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