Original post – A major crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has led to an extended road closure in Lichfield Boulevard and McWhirt Loop. The incident involves downed power lines, creating hazardous conditions for drivers.
Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the roadway, and motorists are urged to use the most convenient alternate route to avoid delays.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are en route to establish a detour while emergency responders work to clear the scene and assess damage to the power infrastructure.
More as we have it.
ROAD RAGE INCIDENT
Richmond Highway and Hope Road, March 4, 11:55 p.m. – Deputy C.T. Richardson responded to a road rage incident where a driver reported being cut off, having an object thrown at their vehicle, and being aggressively pursued by another driver. The suspect, in a white sedan with tinted windows and a temporary paper plate, was later spotted driving recklessly. When Deputy Richardson attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled, running multiple red lights and making an illegal U-turn at the Courthouse Road intersection before disappearing onto Jason Lane.
Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The victim’s vehicle had fresh damage and was sprayed with an unknown liquid. A beer bottle and a damaged mirror were found at the scene of the original incident. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
ALCOHOL OFFENSES
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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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According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a reckless driver and disturbance in the area at approximately 6:35 p.m. The incident began when an off-duty federal law enforcement officer confronted a motorcyclist reportedly driving recklessly on an off-road motorcycle. The motorcyclist initially left the scene but later returned with family members. Deputies stopped them in a white Lincoln near the intersection of North Jenny Lynn Road and Cross Cut Lane, where a confrontation ensued, about a mile from a Giant Food store at Town and Country Marketplace on White Oak Road.
Police said that three individuals—identified as Nicolas Vazquez, 20, Angel Vazquez, 21, and Xavier Vazquez, 46—began causing a disturbance with both the deputies and the off-duty agent, who lives in the neighborhood and was out walking his dog. As deputies attempted to control the situation, the encounter turned physical, Stafford County authorities said.
During the altercation, authorities said an unidentified 61-year-old man who lived nearby approached the scene to defuse the conflict. At some point, the federal agent’s firearm discharged, striking the 61-year-old man in the chest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Officials have not identified the federal agent involved, and it remains unclear whether the agent drew his weapon or if it was discharged unintentionally. The agent has not been charged.
Additionally, a deputy suffered minor injuries and was grazed by the bullet, but no deputies fired their weapons during the incident.
Following an initial investigation, Nicolas, Angel, and Xavier Vazquez were charged with assault and battery on law enforcement, assault by mob, conspiracy to commit a felony, and obstruction. All three were taken into custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and are being held without bond.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information or video evidence of the incident or the motorcyclist’s reckless driving to contact Detective Boyle at 540-658-4400.
The sheriff’s office expressed condolences to the victim’s family, stating, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased resident.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
Virginia State Police
Manassas Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit
Interstate 66 & Leeds Manor Road, Fauquier County – February 25, 2:15 p.m.
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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.
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Shooting into a Residential Dwelling
Dumfries | 17000 block of Point Pleasant Ln.
On February 24 at 10:56 p.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call at a residence in Dumfries. An investigation revealed that multiple rounds were fired, striking the rear of the home. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. Officers recovered shell casings and a round near the backyard fence.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm – Arrest
Woodbridge | 2900 block of Wetherburn Ct.
On February 24 at 10:44 p.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call and determined that James BROADAX, 70, fired multiple rounds into the air following a brief interaction with a neighbor. The accused was located in a parking lot, found to be intoxicated, and detained without incident. No injuries or property damage were reported.
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Felony Hit & Run Investigation
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Authorities in
Stafford County is providing little information about a shooting that occurred over the weekend in the Malvern Lakes subdivision.
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office initially alerted the public to the incident in a Facebook post at 2:09 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The post stated that deputies were on the scene of a shooting on Malvern Lakes Circle and warned of a large police presence in the area.
