Stafford County
Update: Malvern Lakes Shooting
Investigators have provided an update on the recent shooting in Malvern Lakes. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office confirmed the victim was a 21-year-old male who suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No further details have been released at this time.
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The Occoquan Town Council has directed town staff to research the feasibility of a business recruitment program. The goal is to explore ways to attract new businesses and strengthen the townâs economic landscape.
During the February 18, 2025, Town Council meeting, council members debated the potential benefits and challenges of establishing a structured business recruitment initiative. While previous discussions had stalled due to limited staffing and financial constraints, council members agreed to proceed with a formal evaluation.
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After more than ten years of bringing craft beer and community together, Tin Cannon Brewing Company is closing its doors. The announcement was made by co-founders John Hilkert and Aaron Ludwig, who shared a heartfelt message with their patrons, reflecting on their journey as small business owners and their decision to move on to new adventures.
"Tin Cannon Brewing Company has had the pleasure of bringing a large part of the community together for over ten years," the owners stated. "We have met so many wonderful people, formed amazing friendships, made a difference through important fundraisers, and created a âCheersâ taproom atmosphere with our friendly staff, delicious beers, and fun events."
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The Town of Haymarketâs Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget will be presented to the Town Council on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. by Town Manager and Zoning Administrator Emily L. Kyriazi. The proposed financial plan outlines revenue projections, key expense changes, and priorities for town operations in the coming year.
The FY2026 draft budget builds on previous financial planning while incorporating adjustments for salaries, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development in alignment with the Townâs Strategic Plan.
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Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter recently unveiled a $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, sparking a heated debate among supervisors and residents over the countyâs consistent budget surpluses, rising tax rates, and spending priorities.
Under his proposal, the budget maintains the real estate tax rate at 92 cents per $100 assessed value. Yet, due to increased property assessments, the average residential tax bill will rise by $276 to $5,165.
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Malicious Wounding â Arrest
On February 27, police arrested Dorrell Montea Farmer, 25, of Triangle, in connection with an assault on February 26 in the 16600 block of River Ridge Blvd. in Woodbridge. The incident involved a tow operator attempting to repossess a vehicle when Farmer attacked, striking and biting the operator, police said. Later that day, Farmer confronted the operator again in the 13600 block of Richmond Hwy. and struck him in the face, breaking his glasses. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Farmer has been charged with malicious wounding, two counts of assault & battery, and destruction of property.
Aggravated Malicious Wounding â Suspect Wanted
On February 27 at approximately 2:02 AM, police responded to Linden Park Apartments in Triangle for an assault. A 23-year-old woman was reportedly attacked inside a vehicle by Cecilia Anne Keefer, 34, of Triangle, following a verbal altercation. Keefer struck the victim multiple times before hitting her with the vehicle and driving off, police said. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Keefer is wanted for aggravated malicious wounding, felony hit & run, and assault & battery.
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A judge ordered the release of Latoya Crabbe from jail after dismissing a second-degree murder charge against her, citing repeated missed deadlines by the prosecution. Crabbe, a Manassas mother of three, had been accused of killing her estranged husband, Curtis Crabbe, in October 2024.
Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Angela Horanâs decision came after she denied a request from the Commonwealthâs Attorneyâs Office to continue the case. With no viable path forward, the office was forced to drop the charges.
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The Prince William County Commonwealthâs Attorneyâs Office has been ordered to pay a $22,250 sanction for violating Virginiaâs Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA law is intended to promote government transparency and public awareness of government activities.
Valeria Juarez, a citizen of Fairfax County, filed a lawsuit in 2023 after a series of FOIA requests either failed to include all requested documents or contained so many redactions that they were unreadable. Juarez contended that the Commonwealthâs Attorneyâs Office initially failed to provide 172 requested emails, and when they were eventually produced, they were so heavily redacted that they contained no meaningful information.
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Prince William County
Armed Robbery
At 11:30 PM on February 25, officers responded to a robbery at CVS (16712 Richmond Highway, Dumfries). An unknown male suspect brandished a firearm and demanded money from employees at the service counter before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. A police K-9 unit searched the area, but the suspect was not located.
