The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents.
“Ford T. Humphrey Public Safety Building, 1225 Courthouse Road, 12/16, 11:42 p.m. Deputy C.R. Newman responded to a suspicious vehicle call. The caller advised they were being followed by another vehicle. Deputy Newman located the vehicle in front of the Sheriff’s Office and made contact with the driver. The driver had signs of being intoxicated and admitted to consuming tequila prior to driving. He was arrested for driving under the influence and was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.”
“Target, 25 South Gateway Drive, 12/15, 7:58 p.m. Deputy B.M. Taylor responded to an unknown problem. The caller advised there was a male asleep behind the wheel in the parking lot. When Deputy Taylor arrived, she observed the suspect actively huffing behind the wheel. The suspect had multiple empty canisters used for huffing, as well as, admitted to consuming alcohol earlier. The driver was charged with driving under the influence second offense within five years, and inhaling chemicals. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.”
“Wawa, 860 Richmond Highway, 12.16, 7:01 p.m. Deputy A.T. Leckemby responded to a drunk driver complaint. The caller advised the suspect vehicle was all over the roadway and nearly caused a few accidents. Deputy Leckemby located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, who was carrying a concealed firearm, admitted to consuming beer prior to driving. The driver was charged with driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content between .15 and .2, the traffic lane violations, as well as, possession of a concealed weapon while intoxicated. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.”
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Authorities in Prince William and Stafford counties responded to a range of serious incidents in recent days, including the armed robbery of a 14-year-old in a Woodbridge shopping center, multiple business burglaries, and domestic assaults involving weapons. In Stafford, deputies investigated a string of public intoxication cases, a DUI involving a teenager, and multiple thefts from an ABC store—all reported on the same day. Several suspects were arrested on outstanding warrants, and one individual turned himself in while intoxicated, claiming it made the process easier.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred this morning at Lee Hill Elementary School after a handgun discharged inside a 3rd-grade classroom.
The Dumfries Town Council approved its 2025 events calendar during its April 1 meeting, finalizing several changes to the town’s lineup of annual events.
The New Dominion Choraliers
Have a Show-Stopping Concert in Store!
Join us on Saturday, May 3 or Sunday, May 4 as the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert with fun and fabulous songs straight from your favorite Broadway shows and Big Screen musicals. Selections from Pixar, Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein offer familiar tunes across the generations, as well as selections from Wicked, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, and more!
Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.
Fitzgerald GMC Rockville
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Cascade Landing Community Grand Opening
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Enjoy our grand opening celebration, complete with
