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Man, Juvenile Charged With Prince William Attempted Robbery; Another Man Wanted

By Aya Karouane

Police arrested two individuals, including one juvenile, in connection to an attempted armed robbery at a McDonald’s in Woodbridge on September 24. A third suspect remains wanted. 

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Did You Hear It? Occoquan Dam Siren to be Tested on Wednesday November 20

By Aya Karouane
The Occoquan Reservoir provides drinking water for 1.5 million people in Northern Virginia. [Photo: Fairfax Water]

Fairfax Water will test the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system on Wednesday, November 20, at 10 a.m.The sirens are intended to alert people near the Occoquan River to seek higher ground in case of a dam failure.

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Woodbridge Rape Suspect Surrendered to Police

By Aya Karouane

A 36-year-old man turned himself in on November 14 in connection with a 2023 sexual assault and abduction that occurred in the Woodbridge area. He faces charges of rape and abduction and is being held without bond.

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Man Charged With Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle

By Aya Karouane

On November 11, 2024, a suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting incident on August 4, 2023, in Woodbridge, where the suspect fired multiple rounds at a vehicle. The suspect was charged with shooting into an unoccupied vehicle and reckless handling of a firearm, and is being held pending a court date.

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Man Charged in Stafford, Spotsylvania Robberies

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

On November 12, a man committed multiple robberies at convenience stores in the area, displaying a handgun and fleeing with money from each location, police said.

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Security Guard Charged Pinched Student’s Cheek, Say Police, Faces Charges

By Aya Karouane

On November 7, an investigation was initiated into an assault at Freedom High School involving a school security officer who allegedly pinched an 18-year-old female student’s cheek during an inappropriate conversation on October 8.

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Prince William Woman Charged With Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer

By Aya Karouane

On November 7, officers responded to a crisis situation at an apartment complex near Woodbridge, where an intoxicated woman, attempting self-harm, kicked and struck an officer during the intervention. The woman was arrested and charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice, with a court date pending.

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