Ebony Lofton is running again for Dumfries Town Council, bringing a decade of local experience, a banking background, and a blunt critique of how the town has handled its sudden influx of gaming revenue.
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The Town of Dumfries reported that its second Juneteenth Celebration drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 5,000 attendees to Garrison Park. The family-friendly event featured over 40 vendors, food trucks, community organizations, performances by national artist Carl Thomas and local entertainers including DJ Analyze, J. Baxtor and J.A.M., a popular Kids Zone with inflatables and activities, and no major incidents.
The celebration highlighted cultural pride, education, and community unity in Prince William County, with Town Manager Tangela Innis praising the strong turnout and support from residents, volunteers, sponsors, and public safety personnel. The event continues to grow as a premier local gathering.
The Town of Dumfries stands to receive $7 million to support redevelopment along the U.S. Route 1 corridor, thanks to a budget amendment advanced in the Virginia General Assembly’s conference report.
The amendment, Item 103 #8c, was included in the conference report for HB30 released on Friday, June 19, 2026. It provides $7 million in the first year (FY2027) from the General Fund to the Department of Housing and Community Development for projects in Dumfries.
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The Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a new policy governing the use of automated license plate reader (LPR) technology by the Dumfries Police Department during its June 16, 2026, meeting.
The policy establishes guidelines for the operation, access, retention, sharing, and auditing of data from eight Flock Safety LPR cameras. Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based company whose LPR systems are among the most widely used in Virginia.
The Dumfries Town Council recognized public safety efforts during its June 2, 2026, meeting by proclaiming June as National Safety Month, highlighting the Dumfries Police Department’s strong performance and the shared responsibility of keeping the community safe.
Chief Vernon Galyen accepted the proclamation on behalf of the department. He emphasized that safety is a collaborative effort. “It’s everybody’s involved in that, not just the police department, but the community, business owners, and community leaders,” Galyen said. He noted the department’s role as first responders serving residents and businesses in the town.
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Donald Okhialeme Musa, the 12-year-old boy who was the subject of a CODI Alert issued by Virginia State Police on behalf of the Town of Dumfries Police Department, has been located safely.
Musa was last seen on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, around 6 p.m. on Olde Port Lane in Dumfries before authorities issued the alert late that evening. The alert has now been canceled.
The Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit on May 19, 2026, clearing the way for electric vehicle-only auto sales at 17880 Fraley Blvd. in the B-1 General Business District.
The 1.89-acre property, which includes a 9,920-square-foot building, meets all zoning requirements for the proposed use. Reginald Tabor, Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development, confirmed during the public hearing that the site satisfies the minimum lot size of 1.5 acres, features a structure suitable for a showroom, includes paved areas for marked parking spaces, and can accommodate enclosed maintenance and service operations. All vehicles sold must be electric, with full compliance required before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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