Fredericksburg, VA|News|
4th Of July 2019: Virginia State Police To Beef Up Patrols
With more motorists on the road during the long Fourth of July weekend, expect more troopers, as well, says the Virginia State Police.
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Skip Wood, Patch Staff
- Fairfax City, VA
Career journalist, including 13 years with USA Today after nine years with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. skipwood@patch.com
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Manassas, VA|News|
7-Eleven Robberies Orchestrated In Manassas, Woodbridge: Police
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for his role in at least two recent 7-Eleven armed robberies in both Manassas and Woodbridge: Police.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
LCSO Cop Named 2019 Virginia Deputy Sheriff Of The Year
A Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputy has been named the 2019 Virginia Deputy Sheriff of the Year by the Virginia Sheriffs' Association.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
CVS Armed Robbers Sought In Stafford: Police
Police are looking for three masked people who robbed a CVS at gunpoint in Stafford, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
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Lorton, VA|News|
Information Sought Regarding Abandoned Dog Found In Lorton
Fairfax County Police are looking for information regarding an apparently abandoned and emaciated female pit bull found in Lorton.
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McLean, VA|News|
Justin Fairfax Leaves McLean Law Firm
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax announced he's leaving his job at a McLean law firm that put him on leave after two sexual assault claims.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Juveniles Assault Walmart Employees In Woodbridge: Police
Authorities are looking for three boys who assaulted two Walmart employees after being confronted about shoplifting in Woodbridge: Police.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: 16 Violations At One Place
One place had 16 violations; two had zero: Here are the most recent restaurant health inspections available in the Ashburn area.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Escaped Teen Apprehended In Prince William County: UPDATE
UPDATE: Authorities have apprehended Jairo Argueta Benitez, who escaped police custody Monday afternoon at the Juvenile Detention Center.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Missing Teen Girl Sought In Manassas: Police
Authorities are looking for a missing teen girl not seen since May 22 at her home in Manassas, according to Prince William County Police.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Dogged K-9 Finds Man With Dementia In Stafford: SCSO
A K-9 unit successfully tracked a missing 82-year-old man with dementia in Stafford, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Shoplifter Threatens Target Worker With Gun In Woodbridge: Police
Authorities are looking for a shoplifter who threatened a Target employee with a gun in Woodbridge, say Prince William County Police.
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Fairfax City|News|
Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: Mice and Roaches
Roaches were found at one place, mice at another: Here's a look at the most recent restaurant inspections in the Fairfax City area.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Sheetz Ribbon-Cutting: Prizes, More In Dulles
Although it actually opened late last month, the new Sheetz in Dulles has an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony with prizes and more.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Chain Reaction Crash Injures 1 On I-95 In Stafford: Police
At least one person was hospitalized Monday following a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 95 in Stafford: Virginia State Police.
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Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Restaurant Inspections: 68 Violations At One Place
One place had 68 violations, two others had at least 39: Here are recent restaurant health inspections in the Fredericksburg area.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
Reward Offered For Information In Woodbridge Murders: Police
Authorities are distributing flyers and offering a reward for information regarding the double murder of two Woodbridge-area men.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Northern Virginia Weekend Weather: Relative Heat Relief Possible
Northern Virginia's weekend weather forecast offers plenty of sunshine and even the possibility of a break in the oppressive heat wave.
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Manassas, VA|News|
Man With Gun Accosts Woman At Commuter Lot In Manassas: Police
Authorities are looking for an unknown man who inexplicably pointed a gun at a woman at a commuter lot in Manassas, say PWC Police.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Here's The Hourly Wage Needed To Rent In Loudoun County
The National Low Income Housing Coalition's annual "Out of Reach" report found that rental housing needs are worsening. Here's Loudoun data.
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