🌱 Local Apprehended By County Police + Arrest Made For T-Shirt Fire

Hello, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Fredericksburg Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 87 Low: 68.
• Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Fredericksburg:

1. Daniel Christopher Shannon, a resident of Fredericksburg, was apprehended by Prince William County police after being sought for a shooting incident that occurred during an argument at a residence in Dumfries. Shannon fired multiple rounds upstairs before fleeing in a blue 2006 Ford Explorer. One victim succumbed to their injuries, while another, a 23-year-old man, remains hospitalized but is expected to recover. Shannon is now in custody, facing charges including murder, aggravated malicious wounding, firearm-related offenses, and discharging a firearm within a dwelling. (Daily Voice)
2. Fredericksburg police arrested a woman after she placed a burning T-shirt inside a resident's front door mailbox. After smelling smoke, the resident noticed the fire and extinguished it before calling 911. The suspect, Ariel Richardson, was arrested for burning an occupied dwelling and is being held without bond. (WSUA 9)
3. A crash on I-95 in Stafford County left one man dead and another injured. According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred before 8:00 a.m. on the southbound lanes near mile marker 134 when a BMW driver in the left lane suddenly shifted to the right hitting a Chrysler sedan, causing the BMW to crash into the Jersey wall. The 52-year-old driving the Chrysler was sent to a Stafford Hospital with minor injuries. (Patch)

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Today and tomorrow in Fredericksburg:

Thursday, June 29

• Toddler Time At Salem Church Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat At Riverside Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Friday, June 30

• Mother Goose Time At England Run Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Sounds Of Summer At Fredericksburg Area Museum (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new book to read this summer? The Fredericksburg City Public Schools has a few recommendations, including "AI for Educators." (Fredericksburg City Public Schools via Facebook)
• Children and teens under 18 are invited to the Fredericksburg Branch Library for lunch on Jun. 30. In partnership with the Fredericksburg City Schools Mobile Cafe, school-aged kids can enjoy a delicious meal while browsing books. (Library Point)
• Wine Spectator honored Fahrenheit 132 with the Best of Award of Excellence in its 2023 Restaurant Awards winners. This award recognizes the world's best restaurants for wines. (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— 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.