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Published January 16, 2026 at 4:57PM

Police outside the Red Carpet Inn near Dumfries on Jan. 16, 2026. [Submitted photo]

“Our office is committed to dismantling criminal enterprises that profit from human suffering.” “These arrests stem from a joint investigation between the FBI, the Prince William County Police Department, and the Virginia State Police,” U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said.

Following a raid yesterday, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, federal authorities allege that since May 2023, Kosha and Tarun Sharma, who operate the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries, took a cut of profits from illegal activity on the motel’s third floor. Between May and December 2025, law enforcement conducted controlled buys of fentanyl and cocaine and prostitution encounters tied to the location. Four other individuals — Margo Waldon Pierce, Joshua Reddick, and Rashard Perrish Smith — were arrested on related charges. All defendants are charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted.

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FBI, Prince William police raid Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries in trafficking investigation

By Potomac Local News

Published January 16, 2026 at 11:00AM

[Submitted Photo by: Betty Amanda Murray, used with permission]

Federal and local law enforcement conducted a joint operation at the Red Carpet Inn on Dumfries Road on January 15, targeting suspected drug distribution and sex trafficking activity.

The FBI and Prince William County Police Department executed multiple search warrants at the motel, located at 17005 Dumfries Road in Dumfries. Authorities say the action stems from a multiyear investigation focused on criminal activity at the location. Several arrests were made, though officials did not immediately release the number or names of those taken into custody.

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Motorcyclist Killed in Nokesville Crash

By Potomac Local News

Published January 12, 2026 at 6:34AM

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The crash happened around 6:52 p.m. in the 10700 block of Kettle Run Road. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died. Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.

Here’s the full press release:

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Brave the cold for a cause at the 2026 Polar Plunge in Woodbridge

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published January 7, 2026 at 2:00PM

The Prince William County Police Department is rallying individuals, families, friends, and co-workers to join them for the chilly fundraiser. Participants can plunge solo or as a team, with options to join Team PWCPD or create their own group to raise money for the cause.

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Shots Fired in Woodbridge and Manassas, Man Arrested After Assaulting Officers

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2026 at 10:53AM

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Prince William County police investigated two separate incidents involving gunfire into homes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case.

In Woodbridge, around 5:16 a.m. on January 1, a bullet shattered a glass door at the Dale Forest Apartments on Wabash Place. Two shell casings were found nearby. The day before, near Manassas, a bullet entered a home on Lucasville Road around 3:26 p.m. No injuries were reported in either incident, and both cases are under investigation as reckless handling of a firearm.

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Armed Robbery in Manassas Shopping Center

By Press Release

Published December 29, 2025 at 8:00AM

A 59-year-old man was the victim of an armed robbery on December 24 in Manassas. The incident occurred in a shopping center parking lot near Balls Ford Rd and Stream Walk Ln. The victim was approached by two men and a woman, one of whom was armed with a handgun and knife. They forced him into his vehicle, assaulted him, and stole his wallet before fleeing. The suspects are described as two Hispanic men in their early 20s and a Hispanic woman in her late teens. The victim sustained minor injuries.

In a separate incident, a commercial burglary was reported at the Luxury Gold & Diamond kiosk inside Potomac Mills in Woodbridge. Jewelry was stolen overnight on December 20, but no suspect information is available.

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Prince William police to encrypt radios, joining Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published December 21, 2025 at 10:18AM

Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, Prince William County Police Department radios will switch to encrypted transmissions, preventing residents, media outlets, and scanner apps from monitoring police activity in real time.

Police officials say the move reflects national public safety standards and is designed to protect sensitive information routinely transmitted during calls for service.

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Santa Cops brings holiday shopping and smiles to children in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published December 16, 2025 at 11:49AM

Prince William County police are thanking local partners and residents after another successful Santa Cops fundraiser and shopping event that spread holiday cheer across the community.

The annual program, run in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police Battlefield Lodge 43, local businesses, and volunteer organizations, helps provide holiday gifts and essentials to area children. The police department shared its gratitude on Facebook following the conclusion of Part II of the event.

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Teen Arrested for Stabbing at Woodbridge Apartment

By Press Release

Published December 16, 2025 at 11:44AM

A 17-year-old male from Springfield was arrested for malicious wounding after a stabbing incident at Orchard Mills Apartments in Woodbridge. The incident occurred during a gathering on November 30, where the accused stabbed a 16-year-old male multiple times. Another juvenile also suffered a minor injury. Both victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

In another incident, a strong-arm robbery occurred at Smoketown Station shopping center in Woodbridge. A 37-year-old man was approached by a woman who entered his vehicle and demanded money. The suspect, identified as Georgina Megan Regazzi, 27, was later arrested.

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Prince William police join statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign through Jan. 1

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2025 at 9:39AM

“Impaired driving is both reckless and preventable,” Prince William County Police Department stated. “Drivers break the law by driving impaired, putting thousands of travelers at risk every day.”

“No excuses and no warnings. If drivers are caught driving impaired, they will be arrested,” the department added. “Remember, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over!”