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North Carolina woman found shot-to-death inside car

Published February 3, 2024 at 8:40AM | Updated October 28, 2024 at 1:43PM

Update October 28, 2024 from Prince William police:

Murder Investigation *ARREST | SUSPECT WANTED – During the ongoing investigation into the murder of a 23-year-old woman killed in a shooting that occurred in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) on February 2, detectives have arrested one man and obtained an arrest warrant for another man involved in the encounter. The victim was found fatally shot while inside her vehicle when officers arrived on the scene around 2:07AM. The investigation revealed a murder-for-hire was arranged to kill the victim. Detectives further learned the suspect currently in custody, identified as Drew Courtney BUCHANAN, carried out the act in murdering the victim. On October 15, BUCHANAN, was located in the Manassas area and arrested without incident. An additional suspect, identified as Denzel Scott WADE, was determined to have been present with BUCHANAN at the time of shooting and is currently being sought by police on an active arrest warrant. Additional charges against other involved parties are pending in this investigation. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the wanted suspect or who can otherwise aid in the investigation is asked to contact the police. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

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Stafford school officials scrutinize ‘Power Hour’ following lockdown

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 2:33PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:23AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public School officials are reviewing the division’s “Power Hour” lunch periods. High school students can walk around campus to have lunch with friends, study, meet teachers and guidance counselors, or attend workshops during these periods.

Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor said the power hour lunch was an idea introduced by students and allowed for the first time by the school division for the 2022-23 school year.

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Major drug and firearms bust in Manassas: Four arrested in coordinated operation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 1:54PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:23AM

In a joint operation, the Manassas City Police Department, working in collaboration with the Prince William County Vice Narcotics Task Force, Prince William County Street Crimes Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), successfully executed arrest and search warrants leading to the apprehension of four individuals involved in the possession and distribution of narcotics, as well as illegal possession of firearms within Manassas.

During the operation, law enforcement arrested four individuals, revealing a significant cache of illegal narcotics and firearms in their possession. Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at a home in Manassas, resulting in the seizure of additional contraband, Manassas police state in a press release.

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Drug-related disturbance unveils unusual trio at North Stafford Arby’s

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:39PM | Updated February 1, 2024 at 7:05PM

A routine disturbance call led Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputies to uncover a suspected drug-related bathroom party at the Arby’s located at 418 Garrisonville Road on January 31.

Deputies J.A. Martin and B.E. Vaughn responded to reports of a disturbance at the fast-food establishment around 8:47 p.m. Witnesses reported that two men and a woman, exhibiting erratic behavior, entered the single-use bathroom together, prompting suspicions among the restaurant’s patrons.

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Haymarket resident charged with felony animal cruelty

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2024 at 9:01AM | Updated February 1, 2024 at 7:06PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

On January 30, at 8:47 AM, Prince William police were called to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of Verde Place and Piedmont Vista Drive in Haymarket. Upon investigation, police said John James Ogle, discharged a handgun into the ground.

Police said he tried to euthanize his 16-year-old cocker-spaniel and poodle mixed dog. The accused fired one round, followed by several others, killing the dog, police said. No one was injured.

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Brooke Point High School in lockdown after fight

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 29, 2024 at 1:02PM

At 7:22 a.m. today, Stafford sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported fight at Brooke Point High School. Afterward, authorities placed the institution on lockdown for the remainder of the day as a precaution.

According to the county sheriff’s office, this decision aimed to de-escalate tensions and ensure the safety of students and staff.

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Manassas police make arrest in recent shooting incident

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 27, 2024 at 9:30AM

In connection with the shooting incident in the Brentwood neighborhood on January 14, 2024, Manassas City Police have arrested 33-year-old William Callaway. He was apprehended on January 25, and was found illegally carrying a concealed weapon at the time of his arrest, said police spokeswoman Alexis Williams.

Callaway is currently held without bond at the Prince William Detention Center, facing charges of Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. This arrest follows the earlier incident where a 31-year-old male victim was shot in the leg near the intersection of Digges Road and Forum Way.

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‘Super heroes’ recover stolen Daily Planet van

By Amelia Breeden

Published January 27, 2024 at 6:30AM

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “Who does the Daily Planet call when Superman isn’t available? The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office! A mobile health van for the Richmond-based business “Daily Planet Health Services” was recovered yesterday in Stafford County, and a suspect was arrested for the theft.”

“On January 25 at 1:04 p.m., Deputy S.C. Martin responded to the old Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant at 2860 Richmond Highway for a possible stolen vehicle. An alert Stafford County resident had seen a social media post about the stolen van and recognized it in the parking lot. Deputy Martin located the unoccupied vehicle and called in other Super Heroes to canvas the area.”

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Drunken mounted curb, struck road closed sign, sheriff’s office says

By Amelia Breeden

Published January 26, 2024 at 8:02AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Department: “On January 24 at approximately 6:05 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a reckless driver complaint. The caller advised a gray Chevy van with Washington DC tags was traveling on Warrenton Road in a less than desirable manner. This included driving between lanes, driving on the sidewalk, and even striking a road closure barrier sign.”

“When the call was broadcasted over the radio, First Sergeant D.W. Fetterolf and Sergeant E.E. West discovered they were behind the swerving vehicle at the intersection of Warrenton Road and Banks Ford Parkway. Having somehow forecasted the future better than your local weatherman, the duo activated their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over to the right like many would when involved in a traffic stop, the driver continued rolling at a slow rate of speed before finally stopping in the middle lane of Lichfield Boulevard.”

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England Run brandishing arrest

By Amelia Breeden

Published January 25, 2024 at 7:00AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Two 18-year-old Stafford men received an early morning ride to Rappahannock Regional Jail after chasing, assaulting, and brandishing a firearm towards a victim.”

“On January 23 at approximately 12:51 a.m. Deputy S.A. Edwards responded to the area of the England Run North Apartments for a disturbance call. The victim online with our Communications Officers advised a group of people chased her, broke the rear window of her vehicle, and brandished a firearm. Fearing for the victim’s safety, Deputy Edwards quickly arrived on scene and made contact with the victim and her friends.”