🌱 Car Connected To Murder Case Found + Stafford Co. PSA

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Fredericksburg Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 56.
• Sunday: Periods of sun; not as warm. High: 75 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in and around Fredericksburg:

1. A car believed to be connected to a triple-murder suspect in Prince William County has been recovered by police in Spotsylvania County. A search for the suspect, 28-year-old Donald Antonio Barahona Quinonez, in the Post Oak area where the vehicle was found, has not turned up any results. Quinonez is wanted for charges of three counts of murder, aggravated malicious wounding, four counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, and four counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling, all linked to a May 26 shooting in Prince William County, where four people were shot and three lost their lives. (Subscription: Fredericksburg.com)
2. The Stafford County government is looking to raise awareness that real estate and personal property tax bills for the first half of 2023 have been mailed and will be due on Monday, Jun. 5. Quote: "The Stafford Treasurer's Office encourages citizens to pay by the due date to avoid additional penalties. There are many convenient ways to pay, including the secure online bill-paying system, Invoice Cloud." (PotomacLocal.com)
3. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger recently visited the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, discussing prospective U.S. Congress Farm Bill nutrition programs, and giving time to the questions and comments of panelists, as well as local community members. Spanberger was given a tour of the facility after the event. (Fredericksburg Today)

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Today and tomorrow in Fredericksburg:

Saturday, June 3

• Art In The Park At The Farmers Market (7:00 AM)
• Kids' Fishing Derby At Motts Run Reservoir (7:30 AM)
• Self-Publishing 101 Workshop At England Run Branch Library (2:00 PM)

Sunday, June 4

• Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (Female Version) At The Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble (3:00 PM)
• Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat At The Riverside Center For The Performing Arts (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Mary Washington wishes you a happy Pride Month! Quote: "At UMW, we strive for inclusive excellence and foster an environment in which every individual is treated with dignity at all times ..."(University of Mary Washington via Instagram)
• Fredericksburg PD offers its congratulations to Captain Mike Presutto, who has announced his upcoming retirement after 23 years of service to the department and the city of Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Local institution Brock's Riverside Grill has completed its renovations of its outdoor patio and indoor dining, and the video is available at the link of the new facilities! (Fredericksburg, Virginia Economic Development & Tourism via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.