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From Prince William police: 

Armed Robbery – On September 28 at 10:15PM, officers responded to the 14300 block of Crossing Pl in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 19-year-old woman of California, reported to police that she met an unknown man in Washington, D.C., then traveled back to the above area with him. During the encounter, the suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The suspect took the victim’s cell phones, money, and purse then fled in a black vehicle. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.


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From Prince William fire and rescue: 

On Tuesday, August 23rd at 3:17 p.m., a Prince William County Fire Marshal was investigating a citizen’s complaint reporting a suspicious device [at a home in the 1500 block of Arum Place in Woodbridge]. Upon discovering the device, additional fire and rescue resources were requested. The County Police also provided on-scene assistance.


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From Prince William police: 

Armed Robberies On August 7, officers and detectives with the Robbery Unit responded to investigate three separate robberies which occurred between 12:37AM and 2:06AM at 7-Eleven stores located at 14820 Cloverdale Dr, 15052 Cardinal Dr, and 1701 Featherstone Rd in the Woodbridge area. In each incident, employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the store brandishing a firearm and a silver bat. During the encounter, the suspects demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing the area possibly in a dark SUV or van. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.


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Submitted: 

Woodbridge, VA July 26, 2016 — 8:45 p.m. Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire at 13412 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge. Initial units arrived on scene within minutes and reported fire showing from the first and second floor. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down on the first floor, but were driven out from the second floor as fire vented through the roof and for fear of a roof collapse. Firefighters had the fire under control within 50 minutes.


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From the Virginia Governor’s office: 

WOODBRIDGE – Governor Terry McAuliffe highlighted Virginia’s successes in land conservation and water quality today at Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County. The event honored the many partners behind the Potomac Heritage Trail and the under-construction living shorelines at the park.


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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will speak at Leesylvania State Park on Tuesday.

He’s expected to make a budget announcement that will have to do with the funding of conservation efforts in state waterways and on land, according to a Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation spokeswoman.


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From Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey: 

Leesylvania’s attendance numbers for this past 4th of July weekend were 26,744 for the four-day holiday weekend stretch.  This is up significantly from last year and follows a several year trend of substantially higher numbers of park guests coming out to visit.


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Submitted by Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey:

Music at the Marina is Leesylvania State Park’s outdoor summer concert series featuring live military and local bands performing against the backdrop of the Potomac River.  Starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until about 8:30 p.m., this year’s dates are Saturday, June 25; Saturday, July 23; and Saturday, August 27.  Everyone is invited out to enjoy a fun and family-friendly evening of music.


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We asked Washington Gas spokesman Jim Monroe for an update on the work to repair leaking gas lines in the Marumsco Hills neighborhood. 

You’ll remember the utility earlier this year detected leaks in 10 major gas leaks after a home exploded. Firefighters called to the home just made it to safety before a fireball ripped through the house. 


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