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Culpeper deputy's patrol car hits, kills woman
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posted Nov 29 2012 12:53PM
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CULPEPER, Va. (AP) - The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a deputy's patrol car.
Police say that the deputy was responding to a medical emergency call when his car hit the woman on U.S. 29. The accident occurred Wednesday night.
Witnesses told the police that the woman was wearing dark clothing and was in the southbound lane.
The patrol car was traveling about 70 miles per hour. Its emergency lights weren't on.
The deputy and the woman haven't been identified.
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Police: Robbery on Canal Path Did Not Happen
by Bill Dubensky
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posted Nov 29 2012 11:47AM
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Fredericksburg police said they determined that the robbery that was reported on the canal path on November 20 did not happen.
Investigators are no longer seeking information concerning the three suspects in this incident.
Due to mitigating circumstances involving the alleged victim, and after consultation with the Commonwealth's Attorney, investigators will not be seeking charges against the individual who reported this event.
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REC Customers Get a Holiday Surprise
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 28 2012 8:18PM
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A nice Christmas present for members of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative this holiday season.
Spokeswoman Anne Lewis says electric cooperatives differ from privately held, stock trading, companies where people have to investto get a dividend. When a cooperative makes money for the year, a potion of that is shared with its' members.
The credits that customers are seeing on November bills are averaging $15.
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UMW Students Collect Shoe Boxes to Help Needy Kids
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 28 2012 8:15PM
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Students at the University of Mary Washington are among the groups offering a chance to help the needy, again this holiday season.
Christina Eggenberger with the Office of Community Outreach and Resources says that people have until 5:00 p.m. this Friday to bring a donation to their office in Seacobeck hall.
They are looking for wrapped shoe boxes for needy young children in the community. Wrap the top and bottom separately. Each one needs a hat and gloves, a toothbrush and toothpaste and a toy or two for a boy or girl. They will be given to head start kids between the ages of three and five in Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas.
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Record Powerball Jackpot Jumps Even Higher
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 27 2012 1:39PM
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How does a half-billion dollars sound?
The record Powerball jackpot is now even bigger.
Powerball officials say they've boosted the jackpot for Wednesday's drawing to $550 million.
Virginia Lottery spokesman John Hagerty tells WFLS News that a single winner choosing the cash payout will take home more than $327 million before taxes.
The jackpot is the largest ever for the Powerball game and the second largest lottery jackpot of all time, eclipsed only by the $656 million Mega Millions record set in March.
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"Santa Train" Tickets Sell Out Fast
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posted Nov 26 2012 7:42PM
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Railway Express has sold out of its tickets for "Santa Train" rides.
More than 3,600 tickets went on sale Monday on VRE's website and were sold out in four minutes. A few other locations that sell tickets were also sold out or nearly sold out. A little bit over 7,200 tickets are available to the public.
The train rides take place Dec. 8. Kids and parents riding on eleven trains with names like the Rudolph Express will get to meet Santa and Mr. Claus. They'll also get candy canes and coloring books and be entertained by high school choral groups.
Tickets cost $5. The proceeds go to Operation Lifesaver, a non-profit that works to prevent accidents around train tracks.
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Local Man Recounts Weekend Spotsylvania Robbery
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 26 2012 7:40PM
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Jacob Courtney is among a group of friends that are lucky to be safe today after a run-in with masked robbers over the weekend.
He tells WFLS it happened early Sunday morning while they were camping in the woods behind their families Lee's Hill subdivision. Courtney says the five armed men rushed in from the surrounding woods, forced the group to the ground at gunpoint and demanded money. Courtney says it was impossible to tell if the guns were real and a few of them actually thought it could have been a prank. They all laid down on the ground and those at gunpoint surrendered the money in their wallets. After one friend tried to stand up and retaliate, he was kicked in the face, suffering a broken nose. Courtney says several of his friends then got up to try and ward off their assailants. The five then ran off into the woods, but not before getting money from the men.
Authorities are still looking for information on the five suspects. They are warning local campers to go to secure locations that are not that remote so they can be found by authorities in an emergency.
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Celebrity Chef to Appear at Fredericksburg Store
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 26 2012 10:54AM
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Celebrity chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Rachael Ray will be making an appearance next month at Wegmans in Fredericksburg.
Ray will have a book signing and meet and greet with a limited number of people on Sunday, December 9 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ray will sign copies of her newest cookbook, "My Year In Meals."
A limited number of tickets are available at any of the store's service desks.
Last year, the store hosted Paula Deen at a similar event.
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Long Lines and Many "Black Friday" Deals in Fredericksburg
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 23 2012 4:48PM
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Deals abound for those willing to stand in lines for "Black Friday" doorbusters and other holiday deals. :
Some merchants opened Thursday night and those willing to be patient and brave the sea of people made out well. Some saved several hundred dollars. One woman tells WFLS that she saved $150 on a tablet.
For some the deals were great, but the experience was a little scary. One lady tells us she didn't expect the chaos. She and a group waited around a taped off kiosk of discounted video games at one retailer. The group tried to plan in advance and agreed to grab the games the person on the other side needed, so there was no stampede. While she thinks it was a great idea, sometimes the best laid plans fall apart. When she went to bend down and get the games on the lower side of her side, the tall folks behind her rushed in. "I kind of fell forward and face planted into a cardboard display,she says."
Patrick Davis again this year arrived early, on Monday, and pitched his four man tent in front of Best Buy. He says that he has been first for the fourth year in a row, but has to keep coming a little earlier. Last year he and his family saved $1500 on some big ticket items like tvs and other electronics. Many adults want the electronics and what do kids want? Everything from the resurrected "Furby" and video games to the Ipad Touch fifth generation are on the list.
Some people say they stay up late or wake up early and make a list to get the savings, but for many it is tradition. We caught up with one group of sisters from Louisa County who have traveled to the Spotsylvania Towne Center for "Black Friday" deals for 20 years.
At some stores, like Toy's R' Us, security is limiting the people going in at one time. A heavy police presence has been noticed outside many area merchants and on roads leading to the shopping areas. For those who waited late Friday or the weekend to shop, the crowds might be a little lighter.
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Switching to LED's this Holiday Season Can Save Big
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 23 2012 4:35PM
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If you plan to start the Christmas docorating ritual this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, consider stopping at the store from some LED light strings.
Daisy Pridgen with Dominion Virginia Power says merely changing from regular incandescent light strings to LED's can save your pocketbook.
You can save an average of $10 per season if you covert to them, just on the tree. They are available at most hardware stores and some retailers, like Walmart or Target.
Get more holiday savings tips through the on-line energy calculator at www.dom.com.
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Man Killed Jumping from Bridge
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 23 2012 11:04AM
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A Spotsylvania man is dead after he jumped from the I-95 bridge that spans the Rappahannock River early this morning.
According to Virginia State Police a motorist saw the car of 31-year-old Daniel Edman parked on the southbound span at about 3:15 a.m. and notified authorities. The span was partially shut down as fire and rescue teams from Fredericksburg and Stafford searched the river 90-feet below. all of the lanes werwe reopened about two hours later after Edman's body was discovered.
This is not the first time that someone jumped from the twin spans.
Some have questioned why a safety fence that would discourage any such incidents has not been erected to prevent such incidents. VDOT officials cite the cost of installing the fence as the main reason.
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Prince William Plea Hearing for East Coast Rape Suspect
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posted Nov 21 2012 7:52PM
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MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - The suspect in a series of rapes and sexual assaults along the East Coast over the last 15 years is again scheduled to plead guilty.
A second plea hearing has been scheduled Nov. 30 in Prince William County for Aaron Thomas of New Haven, Conn.
Police say Thomas is linked by DNA evidence to at least 17 attacks on women in Virginia, Maryland, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Thomas was scheduled to plead last week to raping two teenage trick-or-treaters and abducting a third in 2009. But Thomas backed out of the plea at the last minute.
Prince William prosecutor Paul Ebert has said the plea deal would expose Thomas to a possible life sentence.
Thomas is also scheduled to enter a plea Nov. 30 for a 2001 rape in Leesburg.
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UPDATE: New Jersey Man Charged After Shutting Down I-95
by Frank Hammon/Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 21 2012 7:50AM
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Virginia State Police have charged a New Jersey man with multiple felony counts following an early Wednesday morning incident on I-95 in Prince William County. Thety say David A. Servais of New Jersey was making threats on a bus from Richmond to New York City.
The incident began at about 3:30 a.m. and State police immediately evacuated the bus of its passengers and driver.
Servais at first refused to get off the bus, barricading himself in a bus bathroom. He was later taken into custody without incident.
Because of the man's threats to harm the other passengers, authorities thoroughly examined the bus for any suspicious packages. Nothing was found and the bus was cleared just before 6:00 a.m.
The investigation continues.
Servais is charged with threatening to bomb a mode of transportation; abduction by force; drunk in public and of being a fugitive from justice.
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Fire Destroys Stafford Home
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 21 2012 6:20AM
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A Stafford residence was totally destroyed by fire early this morning.
Report of the blaze at the home at 734 Cropp Rd in the Hartwood District came in at 2:40 a.m. this morning.
Units from ten fire companies responded utilizing tankers to bring in water to battle flames. According to fire officials nobody was inside the home when the fire broke out.
The cause remains under investigation.
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Spotsy Animal Control Officers Become Deputies
by Bill Dubensky
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posted Nov 19 2012 11:38AM
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office got ten new members Monday when the animal control officers were sworn in as deputies.
Captain Mike Harvey of the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said the animal control officers have been going to the academy and have been exposed to the same risks as their fellow deputies.
In 2009 the animal control officers became part of the sheriff’s office.
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Make a "Black Friday" Shopping Plan Before You Go
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 18 2012 10:54AM
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Making a holiday shopping plan before you hit the stores for "Black Friday" and other holiday sales this week will save headaches down the road.
Gail Cunningham of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling says if you tend to overspend, find a buddy to go with you. She says you don't have to air your financial life with them though. Consider just saying you are making an early New Year's resolution to be more financially responsible.
You should shop around for the best price, through sale fliers and on-line before you leave home. Make a gift and budget list and consider layaway. Credit can seem easy to use, but becomes a burden when the bill is still around next year.
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State Police Investigate Fatal Train Crash in Fauquier County
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 18 2012 10:39AM
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Virginia State Police continue to investigate the death of a Page County in Fauquier County Friday evening.
A Spokeswoman says the man drove his car into the path of an Amtrak train that was heading from Charlottesville to Washington. The car crossed the tracks at at an area with no flashing lights or gates. The train's conductor could not stop in time and hit 54 year old James Wood's Chevy Cavalier. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say none of the 200 passengers on the train were injured.
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Teen Missing in Caroline County
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 16 2012 3:59PM
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The Caroline County Sheriff's Office is looking for the public's help to find a missing 17 year old. They say Blaze S. Clark left his Grandmother's house in Caroline on October 31st without telling her or his mother and is believed to have been headed to a party in Stafford County. Blaze's family has not had any contact with him since that day.
He has a fair complexion and is six feet tall, 175 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information should contact the Caroline County Sheriff's Office.
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Report of Stolen ATV in Culpeper Leads to Two Drug Arrests
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 15 2012 7:36PM
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A search for an ATV allegedly stolen in King William County leads to the arrest of three Culpeper County residents this week.
According to a Culpeper County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman, deputies searched a Lignum home and discovered what they suspect was the stolen ATV.
After arresting 45 year old Stephon J. Scott and charging him with receiving stolen goods, deputies searched his brother's home. There, they found what they suspect is four pounds of packaged marijuana and arrested 29 year old Michael A. Scott and 23 year old Katherine M. Howard.
Howard and Stephon Scott were released on secured bonds. Michael Scott is being held without bond.
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Virginia Senator Proposes Act to Speed Voting Process
by Bill Dubensky/Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 15 2012 7:34PM
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Senator Mark Warner introduces legislation to make the voting process quicker and easier.
The FAST Voting Act would provide incentive grants for states which choose to speed-up reforms that make it easier for people to register and to vote early. He says it was unacceptable that some voters in northern Virginia and other localities waited in line for nearly four hours on election day to cast a ballot. Warner calls it remarkable that it was five days after the election before presidential results came in from Florida.
The Act would provide incentive grants for states that choose to speed-up reforms that make it easier for people to register and to vote early. The grants would also cover efforts to improve access to voting locations for the disabled and for non-English speakers.
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High Speed Charles County Chase Turns Deadly
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 14 2012 7:34PM
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Following a high speed chase, two people and a Charles County Police officer are involved in a fatal crash on Veteran's Day.
Authorities got the call of a Volkswagen Jetta fleeing the scene of a large fight in Indianhead just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday. A be-on-the-lookout was posted and a responding officer started following the car. It led the officer on a chase before its' driver crested a hill, lost control and hit an embankment. The driver and passenger, Wallace Maddox, were thrown from the car.
The pursuing officer did not see the crash and hit the unconscious Maddox, who was lying in the road. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital. The investigation into the crash and why the driver fled is ongoing.
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Two Arrests in Spotsylvania; Drug Paraphernalia Found
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 14 2012 4:05PM
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A tip about a man wanted in Maryland leads to two arrests in Spotsylvania on Tuesday morning.
A deputy went to the Econo Lodge on Jeff Davis Highway to look for Christopher Perry Paterson. There, he got another tip on a room number and found Paterson and 31 year old Jerritt Pace, of Fort Belvoir. The deputy says there was drug paraphernalia in the form of needles and an empty prescription bottle. Pace said they were his. The prescription was filled four days ago, but the bottle was empty, leaving the deputy to believe the pills were being sold illegally.
Both 49 year old Paterson and Pace face multiple charges.
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Buffett's Firm Will Close Suburban DC Newspaper
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posted Nov 14 2012 10:56AM
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Warren Buffett's company is planning to close a small Virginia newspaper that it bought from Media General earlier this year.
The 10,000-circulation Manassas (Va.) News & Messenger, which began publishing in 1869, has been struggling to compete in the Washington D.C. suburbs. It will print its last issue on Dec. 30.
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. says it has no plans to close any of its other newspapers.
The Manassas closing will eliminate 33 jobs. An additional 72 corporate positions that Berkshire acquired with the Media General deal will be eliminated.
The Omaha World-Herald reported the closure on Wednesday. Officials at Berkshire's newspaper unit, which is run by the World-Herald, did not immediately respond to a message.
Buffett did not immediately respond to a message sent to his assistant Wednesday.
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Stafford Man Charged After Brawl at Local Restaurant
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 13 2012 7:35PM
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A bouncer at a local restaurant is accused of going too far in trying to get a brawl outside Aladin's on Plank Road under control.
Witnesses tell police that there were 12 to 15 people involved, but all of them were gone when officer's arrived. They say 34 year old Kynn Garrison of Stafford is charged with malicious wounding. The officers responded to a call from someone involved, who was at the nearby Quality Inn, early Saturday morning. The man says Garrison hit him in the head with a retractable baton, while he was defending a friend that was being hit.
Garrison is in the Rappahannock Jail under no bond.
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Flood Damaged Vehicles on the Rise in Virginia
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 12 2012 5:23PM
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Following Superstorm Sandy, Virginia and many other states are seeing an influx of flood damaged vehicles.
Most people are used to asking for a Carfax report, but that does not always help. If you go to buy a car, it is often a hidden danger because it does not always have to be reported. Sunni Brown with the Virginia DMV says insurance companies are only required to report flood damage that they have seen if they pay more than $3,500.
People should look for telltale signs like grit in engine compartments, rusted screws, newly shampooed upholstery and a smell of must or mold.
Make sure you ask the right questions and thoroughly inspect the car before making the purchase.
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Police Investigate Fredericksburg Shooting
by Bill Dubensky
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posted Nov 9 2012 1:20PM
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A Richmond man shows up at Mary Washington Hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg Thursday evening.
Fredericksburg police said the man and two women and another man were on foot in the area the 7-11 on Dixon Street when they heard what sounded like firecrackers just before feeling a sharp pain in his shin. His friends took him to the hospital after seeing that his leg was bleeding.
Police said the three friends told similar stories, though some of the details differed. Police were told the shooting occurred in the 7-Eleven parking lot, behind the store and on a street near the store. The victim was treated and released.
Police said no one in the Mayfield or 7-Eleven areas reported hearing firecrackers or gunfire Thursday evening.
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Students Escape Injury in Crash; Driver Dies
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posted Nov 9 2012 10:49AM
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CULPEPER, Va. (AP) - Seven high school students headed to classes in Culpeper escaped injury when their 70-year-old bus driver crashed into a ditch and later died.
The Culpeper Sheriff's Department said the driver reportedly suffered what it calls a "health-related issue" before the crash early Friday. He was pronounced dead at Culpeper Regional Hospital.
The students were on their way to Eastern View High School. They were picked up by parents or friends at the scene of the crash.
The bus driver's name has not been released.
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Pair Sought in String of Burglaries
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 9 2012 10:14AM
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Jonathan Jamal Warren
William David Harper
Photos: Charles County Sheriff's Office
Charles County, Maryland, authorities are looking for two suspects in connection with a string of burglaries.
Arrest warrants have been issued for 23-year-old Jonathan Jamal Warren and 22-year-old William David Harper of Waldorf.
Since late October investigators say that the pair have broken into at least six homes in the area taking a number of high end electronic items, cash, jewelry and guns.
Warren and Harper are believed to be driving a four-door Honda with Maryland tags LSE-478. They are thought to be armed.
Anyone with information should contact authorities.
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Driver Convicted in Fatal Caroline Bus Crash
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posted Nov 8 2012 4:26PM
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BOWLING GREEN, Va. (AP) - The driver of a bus that crashed in Virginia killing four has been convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Caroline County Circuit Judge Joseph Ellis told Kin Yiu Cheung on Thursday that his conduct was "so gross and wanton," he had no choice but to find him guilty of the four counts.
Cheung faces up to 40 years in prison at his sentencing Jan. 23.
The conviction stems from the May 2011 crash on Interstate 95 about 30 miles north of Richmond. The bus was en route from Greensboro, N.C., to New York.
Witnesses described Cheung's erratic driving before the bus swerved off the road, hit an embankment and overturned.
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Target Store at Manassas Mall to Close Doors
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 8 2012 3:56PM
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After an evaluation, officials have decided to close the doors on the Target store at the Manassas Mall on February 2nd.
According to InsideNova, a news release says the decision was made after considering the financial performance of the location. It opened on Sudley Road in 1997. Target says all eligible employees are being offered the option to transfer to nearby stores.
There are two Super Targets in western Prince William County, one at Sowder Village Square off Route 28 and on Gateway Center Drive in Gainesville.
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Doswell Woman Charged in Death of Trooper Near State Fair of Virginia
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 8 2012 3:21PM
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A Hanover County woman is charged in the death last month of a Virginia State Trooper that was directing traffic near the State Fair of Virginia, in Hanover County.
Angelica C. Valencia of Doswell is charged with one count of reckless driving in Trooper Andrew D. Fox's death. Valencia was driving the 1992 Jeep Cherokee that struck and killed Fox on October 5th. Troopers and several bystanders ran to the SUV and lifted it off the trooper and two others immediately started first aid and CPR. The 27-year-old trooper was pronounced dead at VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
Neither Valencia nor her juvenile passenger was injured in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.
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Trial To Begin for Bus Driver in Fatal Crash
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 8 2012 9:29AM
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A trial is set for the driver of an interstate bus that crashed in Virginia, killing four passengers and injuring dozens more.
Kin Yiu Cheung is scheduled for trial today in Caroline County Circuit Court on four felony counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Court records show Cheung admitted to police that he fell asleep at the wheel when the low-fare Sky Express bus from Greensboro, N.C., to New York swerved off Interstate 95 near the Carmel Church exit, hit an embankment and overturned in May 2011.
He faces up to 10 years in prison for each count if convicted. Cheung has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors last week dropped charges against the bus dispatcher after questions arose about Cheung's claim he was told to keep driving although he was too tired.
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Woman's Body Recovered in Potomac River
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 7 2012 7:21PM
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The body of an adult woman is found near Belmont Bay in the Potomac River in Woodbridge Wednesday afternoon.
Prince William Police say it was recovered with help from the Fairfax County Police dive the and U.S. Customs and Border Protection just after 1:00 p.m.
No further details will be released until authorities notify the woman's next of kin.
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Authorities Search for Suspect in Series of Thefts Along I-95
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 7 2012 11:32AM
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Spotsylvania authorities are looking for a Maryland man wanted in connection with a string of thefts along the I-95 corridor dating back to 2009.
28-year-old Taurian Devon Miller of Prince Georges County is wanted on multiple charges of grand larceny and credit card theft.
Detectives connected Miller to a stolen truck stolen from the parking lot behind the Spotsylvania Towne Center and a trailer loaded with an all-terrain vehicle taken from a motel in the Massponax area this past summer.
The victim's credit card was used in Maryland leading authorities to Miller's home where a number of stolen goods was found.
The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected against Miller.
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Spotsylvania Man Sentenced for 12th DUI Conviction
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 7 2012 9:32AM
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A Spotsylvania resident convicted for the 12th time in a drunken driving case will serve the maximum sentence.
The Free Lance-Star reports that 44-year-old David Marion Apraham received a seven-year sentence on Tuesday in Spotsylvania Circuit Court.
Apraham had pleaded guilty in August to DUI, driving on a suspended license and refusing to take a breath test.
Court records show Apraham has two prior DUI convictions in Williamsburg and Colonial Heights, six in Mississippi and three in Alabama.
Spotsylvania County deputy prosecutor Tom Shaia says Apraham was supposed to be on house arrest in Mississippi when he was arrested on the latest Virginia charge in November 2011.
Apraham also faces DUI charges in North Carolina and Washington state.
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Easy Wins for Virginia Incumbents; a Major Upset in Culpeper
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 6 2012 10:14PM
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There are several key Congressional races the region that were at stake on election day.
Major wins for the incumbents on both sides of the aisle in Virginia Tuesday. In less than an hour after polls closed, the Associated Press declared Eric Cantor the unofficial winner in the 7th district. The AP also called the First Congressional district for a third term to incumbent Rob Wittman, who was challenged by Democrat Adam Cook and Independent Gail Parker.
In the Newport News 3rd district that represents part of Richmond, incumbent Bobby Scott is declared the winner.
The 8th district of northern Virginia, sees a win for Democrat Jim Moran who faced off against Republican J. Patrick Murray, Independent Jason Howell and Janet Murphy.
Virginia residents also elect the state's longest serving Congressman with a win for Republican Frank Wolfe to a 17th term in northern Virginia's 10th district.
Northern Virginia's 11th district marks a win for Gerry Connolley, defending his seat against one Republican, two Independents and two Green Party candidates.
Locally, all of Fredericksburg reporting voted Democrat for Obama and Tim Kaine and Elizabeth Rehm will assume the District One School Board Seat.
In Stafford County it's Romney at 54% and George Allen at 53% and all precincts are in for Nanette Kidby to take the Garrisonville School Board seat.
All 16 of Culpeper's precincts reporting supported Mitt Romney with 57% of the vote and George Allen for senate with 58%. The only contested area races were there and it was a major upset for cash strong incumbent Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Walther. Independent challenger Megan Frederick wins the post with 52% of the vote. Republican Alexa Fritz beats out chllenger Sanford Reaves Jr. with 52% for the Salem District Board of Supervisors seat.
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New Voter ID Laws in Effect; Long Lines at Area Polling Places
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 6 2012 8:29AM
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Tuesday's election is the first time that a newly approved voter i.d. law in Virginia is in affect. It means that you have to have an acceptable form of i.d. to cast a ballot on site. Caroline County Registrar Danette Moen says there are a number of acceptable documents. Among them, a driver's license, a voter i.d. card, a government or work issued photo i.d., a current utility bill and added this year, a concealed handgun permit. The complete list is at www.sbe.virginia.gov.
The Department of Justice gave the nod to the change over the summer. Virginia is one of 16 state that require federal approval to change voting laws.
Long lines awaited voters at several polling places in Stafford County and in the City of Fredericksburg short after polls opened on this chilly morning. Ballots are being cast in what will likely be a close presidential race and to elect the person that will take the job of outgoing Senator Jim Webb. There are also a few area Congressional races and some are electing local officials. Bundled up and armed with coffee cups, voters tell WFLS the 30 plus minute wait is worth it. Many say it is their right to vote and it is important to let your voice be heard.
There are also two ballot questions, one to amend the constitution to protect personal property rights and another affecting general assembly veto sessions.
Polls are open across Virginia until 7:00 p.m.
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Remains Found in Spotsylvania
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 5 2012 10:31AM
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A gruesome discovery made Saturday in Spotsylvania County.
Captain Mike Harvey of the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office says human remains were found about 1:30 p.m. along a power line right of way off the 9000 block of Brock Road.
Right now the identity, gender and race of the person are unknown until the medical examiner's report.
Anyone with any information or having seen anything out of the ordinary in that area is asked to contact the sheriff's office.
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Deadline to Vote Absentee In-Person in Virginia
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 2 2012 3:41PM
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Time is running out for some Virginia residents who plan to vote absentee ahead of Tuesday's election.
The last day to vote absentee in-person at the local registrar's office is Saturday. Virginians who are registered to vote can cast absentee ballots if they meet certain criteria. Most offices will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, but before you go, contact your local registrar to verify.
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Railroad Officials Warn Pedestrians About Crossing Tracks
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 2 2012 2:27PM
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VRE and CSX personnel have noted an increase in pedestrians crossing the tracks between platforms without authorization from qualified personnel.
Railroad officials are reminding people that it is very dangerous and illegal, considered trespassing. Some people routinely walk on the tracks at Burke Centre and Manassas Park as shortcut.
The Federal Railroad Administration and Operation Lifesaver report that in the U.S., a person or vehicle is struck on tracks about every three hours.
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One Dead in Police-involved Shooting
by Frank Hammon
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posted Nov 2 2012 7:39AM
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Authorities are investigating what's described as apolice-involved shooting along Tackett's Mill Road along the Stafford-Fauquier county line.
WFLS News has learned that deputies from both Fauquier and Stafford Counties responded to a call of a possible DUI near Tackett's Mill and Garrisonville Roads. When they arrived the suspect ran to a nearby residence. As deputies attempted to apprehend the suspect he pulled a knife wounding one of the deputies. One of them fired his weapon killing the suspect.
The deputy sustained superficial wounds.
State Police are now handling the investigation.
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Mitt Romney Stops in Caroline County
by Bill Dubensky
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posted Nov 1 2012 4:54PM
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romeny makes a stop at rally at the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County Thursday afternoon.
Romney addresses a few thousand people in an exhibition hall at the Meadow Event Park near Doswell.
Polls show Virginia among the last handful of states where the election is a toss-up.
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Man Wanted in Area Pipe Bombings in Custody
by Deirdre Blake
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posted Nov 1 2012 4:17PM
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<VIDEO> The suspect in the area pipe bombings at three area homes is in custody.
Laurence Alan Stewart II was apprehended in Montana Thursday. Preliminary information received from Montana is that a pursuit started which led to a number of pipe bombs being thrown at pursuing law enforcement officers. Stewart's vehicle was disabled by police and he left his car and ran on foot, armed with a gun, before being captured.
The Stafford Sheriff's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is holding a press conference in the case Thursday evening.
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Pumpkin Rolls Sold at Fredericksburg Wegmans Being Recalled
by AP
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posted Nov 1 2012 7:07AM
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Wegmans is recalling a batch of pumpkin rolls because the baked goods may contain pieces of clear plastic from the packaging.
The western New York grocery chain says Wednesday it's undertaking the voluntary recall following complaints by customers.
The plastic may be sharp and present a choking hazard.
The bakery pumpkin rolls were sold between Sept. 1 and Tuesday in all of Wegmans Food Markets' 81 stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts. Packages contained whole rolls, half rolls or two slices. All are being recalled.
Wegmans customers can get a refund at the service desk.
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495 Express Lanes Could Open in November
by AP
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posted Nov 1 2012 7:06AM
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SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Department of Transportation says the multi-billion dollar 495 Express Lanes project is on track to open earlier than expected.
Officials said Wednesday the high-occupancy toll lanes could open as soon as Nov. 17 on the Capital Beltway. To use the lanes, drivers will need an E-Z Pass to pay the tolls. There are no toll booths.
Officials are encouraging drivers to prepare ahead of time to learn how the lanes work.
Two new toll lanes will run in each direction from the Springfield Interchange to the Dulles Toll Road in Virginia. The toll lanes will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Pricing will change based on traffic conditions to keep the lanes moving.
The project was expected to conclude by the end of the year.
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