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Driver leads deputies on two-and-a-half-mile chase through North Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On Monday, June 26th at 2:55 a.m. First Sergeant M.R. Flick attempted to stop an eastbound Chevy Malibu speeding in the 500 block of Garrisonville Road. The Chevy was also being operated without headlights.”

“Instead of stopping, the Chevy driver initiated a two-and-a-half-mile pursuit through North Stafford. The suspect continued eastbound on Garrisonville Road to the Wawa at 105 Garrisonville Road. He drove behind the business, through a hotel parking lot and exited onto Greenspring Drive.”

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Stafford man wanted for murder in Dumfries homicide

By Uriah Kiser

Update June 27, 2023  — The suspect wanted in this case turned himself in. More details.

Original post — Prince William police: “Murder Investigation *SUSPECT WANTED & VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for the suspect sought in connection to the fatal shooting that occurred at a home located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct in Dumfries (22026) on June 23.”

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School board shifts weapons search policy to COO as system prepares for metal detectors

By Uriah Kiser
Following its decision to require employees to become vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, Prince William County Schools roped off nearly half of its meeting room to maintain distance between the School Board and residents. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

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Deputies filed DUI, larceny charges in separate incidents

By Amelia Breeden
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

 

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “DUI Onville Road, 6/21, 12:52 a.m. Deputy S.C. Jett was traveling Eastbound on Barrett Heights Road when he observed a vehicle failing to maintain the lane of travel. Deputy Jett initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver.”

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Unsolved Dale City triple murder case turns 45

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “On June 24, 1978, Deborah Frank, Sharon Lake & Karen Scarbrough were found dead in a Ryland Homes sales trailer in [Dale City]. Sharon was helping Deborah find a home. This was Karen’s first job upon graduating from high school. All 3 died from a gunshot wound.”

Washington Post: “The three women were each shot once in the back of the head and found lying side by side in a trailer used as a housing development office. Police yesterday called the shootings the worst crime in the history of the county.”

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1 dead, another seriously injured after double shooting in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
Williamstown is a community of townhomes in Dumfries, located east of U.S. 1. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)
Williamstown is a community of townhomes in Dumfries, located east of U.S. 1. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

12:40 p.m. Update: “Homicide Investigation – On June 23 at 9:42AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Ct in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, two men were located with gunshot injuries. Officers provided first aid to both men who were transported to area hospitals by fire & rescue personnel.

“One of the men has since died from his injuries sustained during the altercation. The second man remains hospitalized, his condition is currently unknown. The suspect, who is believed to be known to members of the home, fled the residence after the shooting and has not been located.

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Driver faces attempted murder of police officer, victim expected to recover

By Uriah Kiser

9:15 a.m. Prince William police: “Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Officer-Involved Shooting *ARREST– The suspected driver involved in an officer-involved shooting stemming from a stolen vehicle from the 7-Eleven located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) on June 22, has been charged.

“Officers initially responded to the 7-Eleven at approximately 10:06PM after the caller reportedly exited the business to discover their 2012 Dodge Journey, which was left unsecured with keys inside, had been stolen from the parking lot. Responding officers broadcasted a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the vehicle.:

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Woodbridge man, 29, charged with assault on police officer

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On June 18 at 4:09PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5600 block of Liberty Manor Cl. in [Dale City] to assist with a person in crisis. While attempting to take the individual into custody on an emergency custody order, he refused to follow officers’ commands and bit an officer.”

“During a brief struggle, the individual, identified as the accused, kicked an additional officer on more than one occasion before being taken into custody without further incident. The accused was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation. On June 21, following his release from the hospital, the accused, identified as Jaquan Christopher GANT, was arrested.”

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