Prince William Police

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Woodbridge Man Fatally Struck While Rescuing Dog in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Prince William County police crash investigators responded to the incident at 5:46 a.m. on March 7 near Old Stage Road in Dumfries (22025). Their investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Jack Leo Burdette Jr., was walking back across Dumfries Road after securing the dog when he was hit by a westbound 2022 Ram ProMaster van approaching Old Stage Road.

At the time of the crash, Burdette was wearing dark clothing and was walking in an unlit section of the roadway, outside of a designated crosswalk, police said.

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Crime Report: Abductions, Assaults, and Robberies

By Jazbia Chaudhry
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Heather Michelle Maskell, 36, resisted arrest outside Target, scratching an officer. She faces charges of assault on law enforcement, grand larceny, and obstruction of justice.

A driver aggressively followed another for 8 miles after being cut off. Warrants were obtained for disorderly conduct, aggressive driving, and following too closely.

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Police Blotter: DUI Rollover, High-Speed Pursuit, and Strong-Arm Robbery

By Uriah Kiser
Fire crews cut a suspected drunken driver out of this car on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Stafford County

The incident occurred on February 22, 2025, when deputies responded to Malvern Lakes Circle after receiving reports of a shooting. Authorities warned residents about a significant police presence in the area but did not immediately provide information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Sheriff’s Office has remained tight-lipped about possible suspects or the motive behind the incident.

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Police Blotter: Assault Arrests in Woodbridge, Olde Forge Mobbing, Attempted Vehicle Theft in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Stafford County

On February 26 at 7:12 PM, Deputies C.R. Newman and C.M. Sterne responded to a disturbance in the area. Callers reported that an argument had turned “kind of physical,” police said.

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Police Blotter: DUI Crashes, Break-Ins, and Reckless Driving Reported in Prince William, Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Felony Hit & Run Investigation

On February 2 at 9:00 PM, officers in the 1400 block of Admiral Dr. in Woodbridge attempted to make contact with the occupants of a stolen vehicle. The driver, later identified as Timothy Damon RUTHERFORD, reversed and struck an occupied police vehicle before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Two female juveniles fled the scene but were later detained and released to their guardians. Rutherford remains wanted for multiple charges, including felony hit & run, grand larceny, and obstruction of justice.

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Updated: Prince William County Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Mother and Son

By Uriah Kiser

Update Feb. 25, 2025 – From Prince William police:

*UPDATE Jazmine Parris Renee GRIFFIN and Kyrie Jashia Darren BONDS, who were reported as missing and endangered on February 23, have been located and are safe.

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