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Published February 24, 2025 at 10:51AM | Updated February 24, 2025 at 3:58PM

Stafford County is providing little information about a shooting that occurred over the weekend in the Malvern Lakes subdivision.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office initially alerted the public to the incident in a Facebook post at 2:09 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The post stated that deputies were on the scene of a shooting on Malvern Lakes Circle and warned of a large police presence in the area.

Press Release

Police Blotter: DUI Arrest in Stafford, Strangulation and Child Neglect Cases in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 19, 2025 at 3:20PM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office

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DUI Arrests, Armed Robberies, and Assaults: Crime Reports from Prince William and Stafford Counties

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 18, 2025 at 1:29PM | Updated February 18, 2025 at 1:55PM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to call the Prince William County Police Tip Line at 703-792-7000 or submit a web tip at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Daily Incident Report

Pets

Injured Blue Heron Rescued in Argyle Hills, Transported for Care

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 17, 2025 at 9:56AM

A blue heron in distress received a helping hand from local law enforcement.

On Saturday, February 8, Deputy O.J. Martins responded to Argyle Hills after receiving a call about an injured bird that was unable to fly. Upon arrival, she located the heron trapped in a backyard, unable to take flight.

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Spotsylvania Man Arrested After Off-Road Crash; DUI, Hit-and-Run, and Motorcycle Theft Reported in Stafford County

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 14, 2025 at 11:45AM

A 27-year-old Spotsylvania man was arrested early Thursday morning after he failed to navigate a T-intersection in Stafford County, sending his vehicle off-road and into a backyard.

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Police Blotter: Dangerous Driver Detained After Pursuit, Body Found in Car

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2025 at 10:56AM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:15PM

A wanted Woodbridge man led police on a high-speed chase down I-95 before being captured by Stafford deputies and Virginia State Police. Gideon Owusu, Jr., 31, faces charges including malicious wounding of a police officer, reckless driving, DUI, and larceny. Meanwhile, deputies responded to a fight at Planet Fitness, fraudulent ATM withdrawals, a hit-and-run, and shoplifting at Dollar General and ABC Store. A mailbox was also vandalized with fireworks.

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Police & Fire Blotter: Incidents Reported Across Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 11, 2025 at 9:41PM | Updated February 13, 2025 at 10:17PM

Law enforcement and emergency responders in Prince William County, Stafford County, and the City of Manassas handled multiple incidents over the past several days, including a house fire that displaced a family in Woodbridge, two shooting investigations, drug-related arrests, and a series of disturbances and crimes.

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Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Drone-Assisted Arrest, and Unusual Break-In

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2025 at 1:38PM

Stafford deputies seen by drone video making an arrest.

A pedestrian crash in Nokesville claimed the life of a Manassas man, while Stafford deputies used drones and SWAT tactics to track down an armed suspect who fled into the woods. In another unusual case, an intoxicated man mistook a Bible study for a human trafficking operation, forcing his way inside and threatening attendees. Additional incidents include a DUI arrest, multiple fraud cases, stolen vehicles, and public intoxication. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. Click the headline for the full story.

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Police Blotter: Burglary at Tobacco Shop, Warrant Service Leads to Three Arrests, and Increased Police Presence in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2025 at 5:22PM | Updated February 5, 2025 at 9:58PM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Today’s police blotter includes a burglary at a Woodbridge tobacco shop where a masked suspect broke in and stole merchandise. In Stafford County, a warrant service turned into a chase, leading to three arrests. Deputies also responded to fraud cases, a swatting incident, and vandalism involving a family dispute. In Prince William County, three juveniles at a shelter assaulted a staff member and stole his keys before fleeing, resulting in robbery charges. Meanwhile, Manassas City police responded to an increased presence at Pristine Court and Hood Road for an ongoing investigation, later confirming there was no threat to the public.

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Police Blotter: Postal Worker Robbed at Gunpoint; Teens Charged for Distributing THC Gummies

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 4, 2025 at 6:25PM | Updated February 4, 2025 at 8:11PM

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A Stafford man was arrested for assault after attacking a victim with a wooden slat on Anvil Road. In a separate incident, a dog owner fought off an aggressive attacker using a toy at Monarch Court. A juvenile fight at a Domino’s Pizza caused property damage, leading to charges. In Prince William County, a postal worker was robbed in Woodbridge, and a Manassas man is wanted for strangulation and domestic assault. Another Manassas man was arrested for a similar crime. Two teenagers at Potomac High School were charged with distributing THC gummies after several students suffered adverse reactions.

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