NOON WEDNESDAY UPDATEÂ
Police identified the second victim in a series of two separate fatal crashes on I-95 in Dale City as a Stafford man.
Kevin L. Mullins, 36, of Stafford, was killed at 7:47 a.m. when he was behind the wheel of a Econoline Van that slammed into the back of a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup. The force of that collision pushed the pickup into the rear of a Kia sedan, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller. Both the pickup and sedan had already stopped prior to the impact because of heavy traffic conditions on I-95.
Mullins died at the scene, and police said he was not wearing a seatbelt and that alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The case is still under investigation.
TUESDAY NIGHT UPDATE
The driver of a van involved in a Monday morning crash that killed one and injured two others is charged with reckless driving.
The 2006 Ford Econoline van, carrying nine passengers from Gaithersburg, Md. to Richmond on Interstate 95, crashed about 4:30 a.m. just south of Dale Boulevard. The driver lost control of the van when it ran off the side of the highway, hit a guardrail and overturned two times coming to rest on its side, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
Three passengers were ejected from the van, when 43-year-old Marciso A. Campos, of Alexandria, was killed instantly. Another two who were injured were taken to Fairfax Inova Hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life threatening, while the remaining occupants of the van were treated at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge.
The driver, 28-year-old J. Diaz-Lemus, of Gaithersburg is charged with reckless driving, said Geller. Police said he was wearing a seatbelt but was traveling too fast for road conditions at the time, when road surfaces were wet.
Police have still yet to release information on the victim of a separate crash that happened about 7:45 a.m. on the northbound side of I-95 that took the life of an unidentified occupant of a vehicle involved in the crash.
ORIGINAL POST 9:38 a.m.Â
DALE CITY, Va. — Two people were killed this morning in two separate car crashes on Interstate 95.
At 7:45 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-95 in Dale City just south of mile post 156, Dale Boulevard, took the life on one unidentified person. Police are rescue crews remain on the scene of the crash, and more details from Virginia State Police are expected soon.
The crash appears to have involved a pickup, sedan, and work van that sustained heavy damage.
Earlier at 4:31 a.m., a crash on southbound I-95 at mile post 154, just south of Dale Boulevard, involved a 2006 Econoline van that lost control and then ran off the highway into a guardrail and overturned at least two times, said Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
Two occupants were ejected, and both were taken to a local hospital where one died, said Geller. Another occupant of the van was taken to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge and their condition has not been released.
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Germanna Community College (GCC) hosted a ribbon cutting at its new Stafford expansion today, January 23, 2025. The event marked the opening of two buildings in Stafford: the Barbara J. Fried Building at 10 Center Street and the Kevin L. Dillard Health Sciences Building at 25 Center Street.
GCC was established in 1970 as part of Virginia’s Community College System and has locations in Culpeper, Locust Grove, Fredericksburg, and Stafford. The school’s website says over 13,000 students are enrolled.
The new expansion added 74,000 square feet to the campus with a $20 million investment. GCC plans to double enrollment in allied health services, like nursing. They will also expand their cybersecurity, IT, general education, and dual enrollment programs.
The preliminary hearing for Tryevon Davis, one of three men charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Jason Thomas Blake in Dumfries, has been delayed due to the pending completion of the Medical Examiner’s report. This critical evidence is being handled by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Northern District office.
Davis, along with Jerrome Thomas Barnes, 40, and Jackson Arthur Crisler, 30, face charges stemming from a fatal shooting on October 25, 2024. Police said Blake had gone to a residence on Cherry Hill Road in Dumfries to sell a firearm and purchase narcotics. An altercation ensued, leading to Blake being handcuffed, abducted, and taken to a secluded area along Triangle Street, where he was fatally shot. His body was discovered two days later in the backseat of his car.
The Prince William County Police Department charged Davis, 31, of Dumfries, with accessory before the fact in the commission of a felony, conspiracy to commit a felony, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and abduction. Barnes and Crisler face additional charges, including murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. All three suspects remain in custody without bond.
The Fourth Wish Foundation will hold a special white belt graduation ceremony on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Underground Krav Maga and Fitness in Gainesville.
The event celebrates the achievements of 54 children who have completed three months of Krav Maga training as part of the foundation’s “Healthy Kid Initiative,” a program launched in 2024 to provide extracurricular opportunities to children from financially challenged families.
“We want to ensure these children can continue with this worthy program that has already made such a positive impact on their lives,” said Sue Khalatbari, Director of The Fourth Wish Foundation. The foundation is seeking donations to sustain and expand the initiative, helping more children gain confidence, physical fitness, and critical life skills.
A debate over proposed legislation targeting panhandling in road medians sparked a spirited discussion among Stafford County Supervisors during their January 21 meeting. The proposed bill, sponsored by Delegate Paul Milde (R-64, Stafford County), seeks to impose fines on motorists and pedestrians who exchange items in roadway medians to improve safety and reduce traffic disruptions.
The legislation was also a topic of discussion on the Potomac Local News Podcast, where Milde elaborated on his rationale behind the bill in an interview with Publisher Uriah Kiser.
During the podcast, Milde emphasized the safety and traffic issues posed by panhandling in medians.
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditions—no plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But that’s not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Year’s wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. We’re bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
What’s in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
