A former Spotsylvania County Public Schools bus attendant who sexually abused young, non-verbal special-needs children on his daily route was sentenced Friday to a total of 201 years in prison, with 48 years to serve.
Miguel Angel Velasquez-Velasco, 23, pleaded guilty in September to 13 felony and misdemeanor offenses, including aggravated sexual battery and custodial indecent liberties, for assaults that prosecutors say took place on a school bus carrying children ages four to eight.
A long-running partnership between Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Stafford County Public Schools will provide nearly 1,700 winter coats to local students this year through Operation Warm. This donation-driven program has grown dramatically since its launch more than 15 years ago.
Mark Doyle, a volunteer with the Mountain View Fire Department, said the effort began around 2008 when Fairfax County Fire and Rescue donated about 30 coats and encouraged Stafford to expand the initiative locally.
“Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Occoquan Road (Route 906) between Horner Road (Route 639) and Old Bridge Road (Route 641) will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Occoquan Road is scheduled to reopen at the I-95 overpass by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.”
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Celebrate the season with the New Dominion Choraliers as they present Celebrate Hope and Joy, a vibrant holiday program filled with sacred works, beloved carols, and familiar favorites from The Grinch and Irving Berlin. Under the artistic direction of Katherine Nelson-Tracey, the concerts feature string accompaniment by the founders of The Onyx Project—champions of diversity and inclusivity in the arts—along with the energetic musicians of Legacy Brass. Dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts add visual beauty to select musical pieces.
Performances take place Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City. Tickets: $10 per individual or $25 per family of three or more at newdominionchoraliers.org or at the door.
The Rose Gaming Resort is teaming up with three Prince William County delegates to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Saturday, November 22, at Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge. About 750 turkeys will be handed out free of charge to county residents on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m.
The event is a partnership between The Rose’s parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and Delegates Luke Torian (D-24), Candi Mundon King (D-23), and Briana Sewell (D-25). It’s part of the company’s ongoing community engagement through its “Rosie’s Gives Back” program, which supports charitable causes across Virginia.
“The brutal killing of Kalin Robinson in a parking lot in Woodbridge was deliberately orchestrated by the Defendant, Traivon Johnson,” Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office announced. “Without his cold and calculating actions, the murder would not have taken place. Although no sentence can bring Mr. Robinson back, the imposition of the maximum allowable sentence of 54 years in prison demonstrates that Traivon Johnson’s behavior will not be tolerated in our community.”
Mr. Johnson, 29, pled guilty on July 7, 2025, to multiple charges, including Second Degree Murder, Conspiracy, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He was sentenced on November 20, 2025, by Judge James A. Willett to 54 years of incarceration followed by three years of post-release supervision. Police determined he had planned the attack and matched cartridge casings from the crime scene to a firearm recovered from his residence.
A Fredericksburg man will serve more than 13 years in state prison after pleading guilty to attempted rape, assault and battery, and violating felony probation. The charges stem from a September 10, 2024, incident near Double Drive and College Avenue, located on the University of Mary Washington campus.
Raymond Mungro III was sentenced on November 19, 2025, in Fredericksburg Circuit Court to 13 years and 4 months of active time. The court suspended an additional 10 years and 4 months, and imposed conditions including no contact with the victim, supervised probation after release, and compliance with sex offender registration laws.
“This week officially kicks off the holiday shopping season for small businesses! We start with Pink Friday (Nov. 21), which is the shop small version of Black Friday,” Historic Manassas, Inc. stated. “Then the biggie of them all, Shop Small Saturday – the day where small businesses open their doors to the community and hope for your support on finding those perfect gifts for your friends, family, and yourself!”
“We hope you mark your calendars and give Old Town Manassas a visit this holiday season for all (or some) of your gift giving needs. The holidays are the biggest time of the year for small businesses so it means a lot when you choose to shop with them!”
“This event is always a wonderful start to the holiday season and a great time of community fellowship,” Stafford County Government said. “I am delighted we can provide a venue for our local artisans, small businesses and school music groups to interact with our residents,” added Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Deuntay Diggs.
The county’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5:55 to 8 p.m. at the Government Center Campus. The evening includes performances from local schools, artisans and crafters, food trucks, and a 7 p.m. tree lighting. Free parking will be available at the VDOT commuter lot on Courthouse Road with shuttle service, and limited accessible parking will be offered on-site.
A Virginia State Police trooper was injured early Thursday morning, November 21, while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 66 eastbound near the Capital Beltway.
The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m., when the trooper, who was inside his patrol car with emergency lights activated, was struck by a Lexus SUV in the right lane of the I-66 Express Lanes. At the time, he was responding to a previous crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle that was blocking lanes in both the mainline and Express Lanes.
