Dumfries
Stars & Stripes Café Offers Warmth, No Frills
![The Semper Fi sandwich at Stars and Stripes Cafe and Collectibles in Triangle. [Photo; Stephanie Tipple / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/012813-semper-fi-sandwich-w-200x200.jpg)
January 28, 2013
When walking in to the Stars and Stripes Café one thing is clear – it looks and feels like home.
Video: Fire Takes House at Cherry Hill
January 26, 2013
Firefighters were called to a house fire in the Cherry Hill section of Prince William County near Dumfries late Friday night.
Dumfries Leaders Say Trash Service Stinks
![Dumfries Councilman Derrick Wood [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/012413-Derrick-Wood-web-200x199.jpg)
January 24, 2013
Is there something stinky in Dumfries? If you ask members of the Town Council, it’s the trash service.
Driver’s Medical Issue Led to Dumfries Power Outage
January 23, 2013
A vehicle crash led to a power outage for about 4,800 Dominion Virginia Power customers today.
Power Restored at Dumfries Elementary School
January 23, 2013
Dumfries Elementary School remains without power at this hour following a vehicle crash on U.S. 1 in the town.
Crime Watch: Police Called for Trespassing, Burglaries from Unlocked Cars
January 22, 2013
Police officers in Dumfries were called to the Dumfries Shopping Plaza at 3:55 p.m. on January 15 for a report of trespassing.
1 Charged in Dumfries Homicide, Suspect’s Brother’s Still Wanted
![Reginald Keith Tolliver, 38, of no fixed address, is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of 35-year-old Tasheka Lashon Leavell. [Photo: Prince William police]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/012213-R-tolliver-200x200.jpg)
January 22, 2013
One person is in custody following a shooting death of a woman inside of her Dumfries home.
Suspects, Victim Identified in Dumfries Homicide
January 17, 2013
On January 17th, detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau identified 2 suspects involved in the homicide from which was reported to have occurred in the 17600 block of Washington St in Dumfries earlier that morning.
Police Issue Missing Person Alert for Daniel Sosa
January 11, 2013
Mr. Daniel Razjooyan-Sosa was last seen on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 1 PM. He is a 27 year old male, 5’11”, weighing 192 pounds.
Apparent Robbery Investigated in Dumfries
January 2, 2013
Police have been called to the area of Fort Monroe Court in Dumfries to investigate a robbery, according to initial reports.
10 Most Clicked Stories of 2012
December 27, 2012
Powerful storms, car crashes that injured and killed youth, the opening of new restaurants, the loss of a familiar face at one of the area’s most famous restaurants, and the changing landscape of Woodbridge topped the list of the most clicked news stories of the year on PotomacLocal.com.
First Town Center Project Halts After Homeowners Back Out
December 26, 2012
The plans for Dumfries’ first town center has skidded to a halt while developer Pete Singh works to get all the landowners on board with the project.
New Ethanol Facility Near Dumfries to Use Trains
![Ethanol station at the Kroger in Irving Texas. [Photo: GreenDFW]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121912-ethanol-200x200.jpg)
December 19, 2012
A new ethanol distribution center will be built near just outside the Dumfries town limits.
Volunteers Teach English Classes at Dumfries
![Sonia Hoehn (left) with Literacy Volunteers of America – Prince William County teaches a ESOL class at the Dumfries Community Center. [Uriah Kiser/PotomacLocal.com]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/121812-ESOL-class-200x200.jpg)
December 19, 2012
Those who want to learn to speak English as a second language are attending classes at the Dumfries Community Center.
Phones Out at Dumfries School
December 18, 2012
School officials in Prince William County say don’t be alarmed if you can’t get through to Graham Park Middle School.
Dumfries Police Take Precautions
December 17, 2012
Dumfries officials have responded to a mass shooting at a school in Connecticut with a stronger police presence in the small town.
Nearly $50,000 in Fines Don’t Deter Popsicle Signs
December 15, 2012
Did you know that each time you pass by a road sign on the median in Prince William County – you’re paying for it?
Children Still in Need of Gift Sponsors
December 13, 2012
Each year Volunteer Prince William works to make sure some needy children in our area receive something special for Christmas.
Candland Rebukes Budget Review
December 12, 2012
In an annual budget process that began earlier in the cycle than normal, political leaders are far from running out of steam.