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Woodbridge car jacking arrest: Maryland man charged

Published July 22, 2022 at 1:00PM | Updated July 22, 2022 at 1:52PM

Prince William police arrested a Maryland man in connection to a July 2 carjacking in Woodbridge.

Attempted Carjacking *ARREST – On July 21, the suspect sought in connection to the attempted carjacking that was reported to have occurred at the Lynwood Shopping Center located in the 14400 block of Richmond Hwy (Route 1) in Woodbridge (22191) on July 2, was arrested. While investigating the incident, officers identified the suspect as Marcus Xavier CUNNINGHAM. On July 21, following the investigation, officers obtained an arrest warrant for the accused who was served at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center where he is currently incarcerated on unrelated charges.

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Dumfries man killed in crash on Route 234

By Potomac Local News

Published July 22, 2022 at 9:43AM

On July 21 at 8:33 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Dumfries Rd and Country Club Dr and Route 234 in Montclair to investigate a crash.

According to police, the driver of a 2018 Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Route 234, approaching the intersection of Country Club Drive, when the driver disregarded a red traffic signal and continued into the intersection where the vehicle struck a 2018 Lexus E300H that was within the intersection making a left turn from Country Club Drive onto Route 234.

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With Kalahari comes several new parkway, street projects added to Spotsylvania County Comprehensive Plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2022 at 3:29PM

Thornburg at mile post 118 in Spotsylvania County.

Residents and commuters who travel in the Thornburg area will see significant changes when the Kalahari waterpark resort opens in 2025.

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Virginia loosens red tape for cosmetology license

By Potomac Local News

Published July 21, 2022 at 2:15PM

Obtaining a cosmetology license in Virginia will likely become easier following a vote from the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology to ease the requirements to get the license.

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Large sign next to I-95 can stay, be enlarged, county sups rule

By Potomac Local News

Published July 21, 2022 at 11:00AM

Accurate Printing in Woodbridge wants to make sure you get the message.

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Children victims in 2 sex assault cases in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published July 21, 2022 at 10:40AM

Two men face charges in two separate sexual assault cases in which children were defiled by their family members, police said.

Sexual Assault Investigation – On July 19, 2022, detectives with the Special Victims Bureau concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in the Woodbridge (22191) area of Prince William County between March 2019, and December 2019.

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Worst is over for Stafford residents with trash service issues, says former owner

By Rick Horner

Published July 21, 2022 at 10:00AM | Updated July 21, 2022 at 9:18PM

GFL Environmental General Manager Danny Shifflett spoke at a meeting of the Embrey Mill Homeowners Association to give the assembled residents an update on the situation that has left some Stafford County residents without trash pick up.

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VDOT preparing to use artificial intelligence to predict traffic

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Published July 21, 2022 at 9:00AM

State transportation officials are gearing up to use an artificial intelligence system that will monitor emerging conditions to predict the impacts of traffic disruptions in Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg metropolitan area.

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Woodbridge man, 21, shot to death on sidewalk

By Potomac Local News

Published July 21, 2022 at 8:12AM

A 21-year-old man was shot to death in Woodbridge.

On Wednesday, July 20, at 6:42 p.m., officers responded to the 16600 block of Georgetown Road, just off Route 1 in Woodbridge, to investigate a shooting.