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Stafford Man Injured in Accidental Shooting

Published July 3, 2024 at 4:18PM

On Sunday, June 30, 2024, at around 5:45 p.m., Quincy Lamar Alexander, 42, of Stafford County, accidentally shot himself in the 300 block of Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg. Witnesses heard the gunshot and saw Alexander exit his vehicle and collapse. They called 911, provided first aid until EMS arrived, and transported Alexander to a nearby hospital, police report.

Fredericksburg Police found a firearm and suspected narcotics in the vehicle. The incident was determined to be an accidental discharge, injuring Alexander’s lower body. Warrants were issued for Alexander on multiple charges, including possession of a firearm and narcotics, reckless handling of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in a public place.

Prince William

Woodbridge Man, 19, Arrested for Destruction of Property

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published July 2, 2024 at 3:05PM | Updated July 3, 2024 at 9:22AM

On Monday, 19-year-old Latrelle Troddy of Woodbridge was arrested following an investigation into a destruction of property incident on June 27, according to a Prince William County Police Department report sent on Tuesday afternoon. His court date is pending and he secured $2,000 for bond.

Prince William

Five People Arrested Following Woodbridge Robbery

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published July 2, 2024 at 2:59PM | Updated July 3, 2024 at 10:09AM

Two men and three juveniles were arrested Monday following an investigation into a June 29 incident at a Woodbridge home according to a Prince William County Police Department incident report sent Tuesday afternoon. Iverson Galindo Valle, Roger Donaldo Aguilar-Diaz, two 17-year-old males, and one 16-year-old male were identified and subsequently arrested. Galindo Valle and Aguilar-Diaz are being held without bond and the 16-year-old is being held at the juvenile detention center. All court dates are pending

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Driver Rams Motorcycle, F-150, Faces Attempted Murder Charge

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 2, 2024 at 11:51AM

Rome Washington, of South Carolina, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, DUI, reckless driving, and felony hit and run after causing a series of intentional crashes on Richmond Highway and leading police on a high-speed chase. He was taken into custody without injury after a PIT maneuver by Sgt. Hurt ended his rampage and is currently held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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Spotsylvania Deputy Shoots and Kills Armed Suspect During Domestic Disturbance

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 1, 2024 at 9:09PM | Updated July 2, 2024 at 12:01PM

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

On June 30, at 3:16 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Spotswood Drive for a domestic disturbance involving a firearm.

On arrival, deputies saw a man pointing a gun at a woman. A deputy fired his gun and struck the man.

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Spotsy deputies takedown homicide suspect from Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 1, 2024 at 3:47PM

Morris

A Woodbridge man suspected of shooting and killing a 52-year-old man was arrested last night in Spotsylvania County.

On June 30, at 9:07 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 5300 block of Holley Oak Lane for a 911 text call. 9-1-1 dispatchers were able to relay information to deputies by researching information associated with the residence, that a suspect wanted for homicide from Frederick County may be inside the home. Deputies observed an individual who was positively identified as the wanted subject. Terrance Lee Morris, 38 years of age from Woodbridge, was arrested on Frederick County’s 2nd-degree murder warrant. Morris was incarcerated under no bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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Dale City man headed to prison after he raped, drugged victims

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 1, 2024 at 2:54PM

Oritz Guardado

Balmore Ortiz Guardado, 36, of Dale City, will spend at least 35 years in prison after Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Kimberly A. Irving sentenced him to a life sentence. Guardado was charged with drugging and raping women and girls.

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Teen Charged in Misty Ridge Homicide

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2024 at 2:01PM

Photo: Scott Rodgerson / Unsplash

Detectives launched a homicide investigation, which led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy from Gaffney, South Carolina, on June 23. The investigation revealed that the deceased, along with the 15-year-old and potentially other accomplices, planned to rob an 18-year-old resident of the apartment complex. The group, having traveled from South Carolina, targeted the resident for marijuana and money.

On the evening of June 18, the suspects approached the apartment but found no response at the door. The deceased then attempted to break in by smashing a window. The resident, asleep inside, responded by firing his handgun, striking the 17-year-old intruder fatally. The 15-year-old suspect fired back towards the complex as he fled the scene. No additional injuries or significant property damage was reported during the incident.

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Attempted Stabbing, Reckless Driving Charges Filed

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 24, 2024 at 3:08PM

Fredericksburg Woman Charged with Attempted Stabbing

Deputies canvassed the vicinity and found the suspect in a Nissan Rogue near Garrisonville Road and Wicomico Drive in North Stafford. A high-risk stop was conducted, and the suspect was detained, police said. Deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol and glassy eyes and found open containers of Twisted Tea and a knife matching the description of the weapon used were found in her vehicle, police said.

Manassas

Church sign damaged by unknown culprit

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 19, 2024 at 11:30AM

The damaged sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas.

The marquee sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas was destroyed overnight on June 18, 2024. No witnesses or suspects are currently known.

A tip sent to Potomac Local News suggests the Manassas Police Department responded to the scene and called it a Hit and Run. No related press releases or crime reports were listed on the Manassas Police website or Facebook page on June 19.