Breaking News - Page 2 of 45 - Potomac Local News

19-Year-Old Killed in Stafford Apartment Shooting; Fatal Crash Follows Hours Later

Published July 16, 2025 at 3:54PM

STAFFORD, Va. – Two men are dead following separate but deadly incidents in Stafford County within just a few hours of each other—a fatal shooting late Tuesday night and a fatal crash early Wednesday morning.

The violence began just before 11 p.m. on July 15, when deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about gunfire at the England Run Apartments in South Stafford. There, they found a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. First Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen, Deputy M.A. Holub, and Deputy S.M. Kotter provided immediate aid until medics arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

Cops Raid Homes Across Va. and Philly After Gang Shootout Outside Woodbridge Hookah Lounge

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2025 at 2:03PM

According to a release from the Prince William County Police Department, officers executed around 14 search warrants early Tuesday, July 16, as part of their ongoing investigation into the April 13 shooting at Babylon Café, located at 3081 Golansky Boulevard in Woodbridge.

The investigation revealed that members of the Wheels of Soul motorcycle gang were involved in assaulting a 42-year-old man outside the café. Police say the man was forcibly removed from the business into the parking lot, where he was severely beaten. Shortly after, an acquaintance of the victim approached the group, leading to a shootout with more than 80 rounds fired.

Man Killed After Car Flips Into Ditch on Route 3 in Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2025 at 11:06AM | Updated July 16, 2025 at 3:56PM

STAFFORD, Va. – A man is dead after his car flipped into a ditch early this morning on Route 3 (Kings Highway), near River Bend Drive, about five miles west of Duff McDuff Memorial Park.

According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. and found a Honda Civic off the roadway. The car’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Power’s Back On in Gainesville After Substation Issue Knocked Out Service

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 14, 2025 at 9:38AM

9:50 a.m. update

GAINESVILLE, Va. – Power has been restored to thousands of customers in the Gainesville area after a widespread outage earlier today.

Two Treated for Smoke Inhalation After Fire Erupts in Fredericksburg Home

By Potomac Local News

Published July 7, 2025 at 1:07PM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Two people were evaluated for smoke inhalation after a house fire broke out Monday morning in the Fox Chase Subdivision.

The fire was reported at 8:33 a.m., according to the Fredericksburg Emergency Communications Center. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the front and back of a three-story home. Crews entered through a walk-out basement door and encountered heavy smoke and high heat, ultimately extinguishing a fire in a basement room.

Dumfries Woman Struck and Killed on I-95; Her Car Found Disabled in Express Lanes

By Potomac Local News

Published July 1, 2025 at 9:56AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A Dumfries woman was struck and killed early Tuesday morning while walking along Interstate 95 in Prince William County.

Virginia State Police say the crash happened at 4:56 a.m. on July 1, 2025, in the northbound lanes near mile marker 152.

SPOTSYLVANIA: Plane Crash and I-95 Shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published June 20, 2025 at 4:57PM

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. – A chaotic Friday afternoon in Spotsylvania County saw both a small plane crash and a road rage shooting just minutes apart, prompting two separate investigations by Virginia State Police.

At around 2:15 p.m. on June 20, a road rage incident on Interstate 95 southbound escalated when shots were fired near the 122-mile marker. Police say the confrontation involved a black Tesla and a black pickup truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma. The Tesla was struck multiple times by gunfire, but no one was injured. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call Virginia State Police Division II Dispatch at 804-750-8778.

BREAKING NEWS: I-95 Closed at Route 3 in Fredericksburg Due to Downed Power Lines

By Potomac Local News

Published June 16, 2025 at 12:10PM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – All lanes of Interstate 95—both northbound and southbound—are shut down at Exit 130 (Route 3/Plank Road) following an incident involving downed power lines, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Officials say the closure is due to live power lines lying across the highway. “I-95 NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND: All lanes are closed at Exit 130 (Route 3) due to downed power lines,” VDOT said in a statement. “Expect major delays due to stopped traffic and use alternate routes.”

FredNats Sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, Will Stay in Fredericksburg Under New Ownership

By Potomac Local News

Published June 9, 2025 at 3:09PM

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Silber family, long-time owners of the Fredericksburg Nationals, announced today they have agreed to sell the Minor League Baseball team to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), a company that owns and operates select Minor League Baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball.

The FredNats will remain the Single-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals and continue to call Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg home. The team will also join DBH’s growing portfolio, which includes the Nationals’ Double-A affiliate, the Harrisburg Senators. General Manager Robert Perry and the current front office staff will stay in place, while Seth Silber will remain as club president and minority shareholder.

Officers Injured After Semi Hits Cruisers on I-95; Separate Motel Shooting Reported

By Potomac Local News

Published June 9, 2025 at 9:01AM | Updated June 9, 2025 at 10:09AM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

DUMFRIES, Va. – A chaotic early morning on Monday, June 9, 2025, began with a violent crash on Interstate 95 and was followed just an hour later by a shooting at a nearby motel.

Shortly after midnight, a semi-truck barreled through a police traffic stop on southbound I-95 near Exit 150 at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The truck struck multiple ~~Virginia State Police~~ county police cruisers and injured several officers, one of whom suffered serious head and arm injuries. At least five cruisers were reportedly damaged, and at least two vehicles caught fire. Authorities shut down all southbound lanes as emergency crews responded.