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Sheriff’s Report: Crime Spree as Intoxicated Drivers and Break-Ins Raise Alarms

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Deputy I.E. Baldi responded to a breaking and entering. The victim advised her property was unlawfully entered and a sweatshirt was stolen.

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Cowan Boulevard to Close for 3 Weeks beginning October 21 for Sewer Main Replacement

By Aya Karouane
I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

The City’s Public Works Department is completing a sewer main replacement project along Cowan Boulevard. Starting October 21, Cowan Boulevard will close for about three weeks to install the new sewer main, with a detour in place.

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Sheriff’s Report: Bathroom Fight at Brooke Point High School, Vehicle Theft

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, 10/8, 7:00 a.m.

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Prince William County Police Report 4 Separate Malicious Wounding Incidents

By Aya Karouane

There have been several malicious wounding cases in Prince William. The most recent being on October 7, where a 39-year-old man was charged with malicious wounding and domestic assault after allegedly choking and slapping a 31-year-old woman during a dispute and pushing a 17-year-old girl, causing her to hit a railing.

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Woodbridge Killer Receives 60-Year Sentence for 2022 Double Homicide

By Aya Karouane
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

A man was sentenced to 70 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for the May 2022 murders of two individuals in Woodbridge. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang participation involving a juvenile.

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Stafford Sheriff: ID Theft Victim ‘Shocked’ After Check Garnished to Cover Loans for Which He Didn’t Apply

By Jazbia Chaudhry

From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:

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October is Pedestrian Safety Month: Use Crosswalks for Safety

By Aya Karouane

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Prince William Police Department is urging both pedestrians and drivers to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers must stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks, while pedestrians are encouraged to use marked crosswalks and follow safety tips to avoid accidents.

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Restaurateur buys Historic Fredericksburg Property

By Aya Karouane
Fredericksburg Square, located at 525 Caroline Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg

The historic downtown Fredericksburg Square property has a new owner.

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Fire Officials Blame EV for Fires, Then Change Their Tune

By Jazbia Chaudhry

After an extensive investigation, the cause of the recent fire that destroyed eight vehicles at the Summerland Heights Apartment complex has been changed to undetermined, leaving residents and officials seeking answers.

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Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department Acquires Lent Ambulance

By Aya Karouane
[Image: Dumfries Triangle VFD]

The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department has acquired a lent ambulance from the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, allowing it to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the Dumfries and Triangle communities. This initiative, effective October 1, 2024, aims to improve emergency response capabilities and reduce the workload on Advanced Life Support (ALS) units.

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