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A mother told NBCWashington.com her son was targeted because he plays basketball for Freedom High School. Her son’s attackers, according to the woman to spoke with the TV station, attend a rival high school.

We placed the report from NBCWashington.com in this story. If you read on, you’ll find Prince William police’s account of what took place early Sunday morning when a teenager was found beaten by a mob.


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OWL VFD, usually known for putting out fires and responding to 911 calls, put their hair on the line to raise funds for research to find new cures for childhood cancer. On March 13, 2015, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department hosted their 10th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event. With 70 heads shaved, OWL VFD raised more than $47,000 and still counting, exceeding last year’s efforts by at least $7,000 dollars.

“A bald head to give a kid with cancer a chance for a cure? Absolutely! It gets a bit cold, but I am happy to help,” said Firefighter Ernest DeSantis.


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A woman faces charges after police said she tried to punch an officer during a traffic stop in Woodbridge.

An officer stopped a car about 11 p.m. Saturday in the area of Whittier Loop and Redwing Drive.  The driver of the car is being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, according to police.


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This week,two public hearings to announce the 2016 budget that included an increase in OmniRide and OmniLink fares, as well as the elimination of OmniRide’s Route One bus. 

Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Executive Director Alfred Harf said all of the changes were necessary, including the elimination of the Route 1 bus.  


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Chris Crawford, a data scientist in the counter-terrorism industry, will be running against the current Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman At-Large Corey Stewart, for the Republican nomination for the board seat.

According to Crawford, there’s a lack of real leadership on the board.


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