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Sheriff’s Report: Serial Vacuum Thief Returns to Stafford Marketplace

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 2, 2024 at 9:30AM

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Police Report: Two Arrests in Separate Incidents — Suspect Apprehended in June Domestic Dispute at Woodbridge Station, Another Charged in Triangle Burglary Attempt

By Aya Karouane

Published October 2, 2024 at 8:45AM

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred in June at an apartment complex. The individual faces charges of abduction, brandishing, and domestic assault following an incident where a physical altercation escalated and a firearm was brandished.

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Police Charge 2nd Suspect in 2023 Dumfries-Area Homicide

By Aya Karouane

Published October 2, 2024 at 8:31AM

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting from November 2023. The initial suspect was arrested in July 2024, and both are facing charges related to the incident that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man.

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Man Charged after Attempted Carjacking at Potomac Mills

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 1, 2024 at 9:45AM

On the night of September 29, police were called to the 13500 block of Langtree Lane in Woodbridge to address an attempted carjacking.

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Police Fire at Aggressive Dog After Multiple Attacks in Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 1, 2024 at 9:30AM

On Saturday, September 28 at 12:04 p.m. police responded to a report of two loose German Shepherds in the 7500 block of Brunson Circle, Gainesville.

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Major Drug Bust in Woodbridge: Over 25,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized

By Aya Karouane

Published October 1, 2024 at 6:30AM | Updated October 2, 2024 at 8:34AM

[Photo: Virginia State Police]

The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force arrested a 33-year-old Woodbridge resident following a three-month investigation into a drug operation in Culpeper and Prince William counties. Authorities seized 2,857 grams of Fentanyl, two handguns, a rifle, and over $26,000 in cash during searches at private residences.

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Suspects Arrested for Felony Charges in Bad Check Fraud Scheme

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 1, 2024 at 6:00AM

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2 Men Charged with Sexual Assault in 2 Separate Cases

By Aya Karouane

Published October 1, 2024 at 5:30AM | Updated October 2, 2024 at 8:35AM

On September 26, officers investigated an abduction in Gainesville involving a 22-year-old woman who was forced into a vehicle by a friend and then inappropriately touched.

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Teens Arrested After Crash, Attempted Escape at Smith Lake Park

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published September 30, 2024 at 4:16PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

From smashing a railing to ending up behind one. A group of teenagers were found attempting to flee from an auto accident, according to police.

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School Bus Aide Charged with Sexually Assaulting Children

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2024 at 11:15AM | Updated September 30, 2024 at 4:03PM

Velasquez Velasco

A former Spotsylvania County school bus aid is charged with sexually abusing a child on a school bus, police said.

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