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Three charged in high-speed chase that left deputy hurt in Stafford County
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said three people are facing several charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase Tuesday evening. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., deputies observed a black Honda Civic that was allegedly wanted. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies attempted to stop the car but […]
Jury duty scam reported in Stafford
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says recently there have been scam reports involving fake deputies. These scammers pretend to be a member of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and inform the victim they missed jury duty. In order to avoid arrest, the scammer demands money, usually by a Bitcoin kiosk or by third-party apps like Zelle.
Manassas Mall shooting suspect was awaiting trial in another shooting case
A Prince William County supervisor called out the criminal justice system because one of the suspects in a shooting at a mall earlier this month was already awaiting trial for another violent crime but wasn't being held in jail. Two groups got into a fight at Manassas Mall July 9...
Fatal Dumfries hit-and-run: Prince William County Police name suspect
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince William County said they were looking for a Manassas man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Dumfries last week. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said they are searching for 41-year-old Keith Anthony McBride, who is wanted for felony murder, felony hit […]
Man Attempted To Suffocate Woman During Domestic Disturbance In Virginia, Police Say
A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate a woman during a domestic incident that was reported in Prince William County, police say.Maikel Barrera Aguilar is facing charges following an investigation into a Woodbridge argument that rapidly escalated on Tuesday morn…
Judge: Man accused of Haymarket church shooting ruled competent to stand trial
HAYMARKET, Va. (DC News Now) — A judge has decided that a man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a church in Haymarket last year is fit to stand trial. The Prince William County Police Department said on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, 35-year-old Rui Jiang, of Falls Church, was arrested after he made threats […]
Crews respond to house fire in Lake of the Woods community
ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Emergency crews from Orange and Spotsylvania counties responded to a house fire in the Lake of the Woods community on Wednesday. According to the Orange Volunteer Fire Company, the fire occurred on the 3500 block of Lakeview Parkway. When crews arrived on the scene,...
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