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Stafford, VA
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Sledgehammer Attack On Virginia Iwo Jima Memorial Could Cost Suspect A Decade In Prison: Feds Sledgehammer Attack On Virginia Iwo Jima Memorial Could Cost Suspect A Decade In Prison: Feds Sledgehammer Attack On Virginia Iwo Jima Memorial Could Cost Suspect A Decade In Prison: Feds
Sledgehammer Attack On Virginia Iwo Jima Memorial Could Cost Suspect A Decade In Prison: Feds The man accused of taking a sledgehammer to a Virginia war memorial and knocking the head off a Marine statue is now facing federal charges that could put him behind bars for up to a decade. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, of Stafford, has been federally charged in connection with the destruction of the Iwo Jima Memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. The new charges come after Maldonado Soriano was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when Prince William County police allegedly caught him attacking the World War …

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by Zak Failla
Stafford, VA
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Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports
Man Accused Of Decapitating Marine Statue Near Quantico Granted Bond In Virginia: Reports The man accused of taking a sledgehammer to a Virginia war memorial and knocking the head off a Marine statue has been granted bond, just days after he was arrested and ordered held without bond. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, of Stafford, was granted bond on Monday, Oct. 26, in Prince William County Circuit Court, according to FOX. The ruling comes five days after Maldonado Soriano was arrested for allegedly attacking the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico, causing damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to NBC Washington, a judge set bond …

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by Zak Failla
Stafford, VA
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Man Accused Of Decapitating Quantico Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History Man Accused Of Decapitating Quantico Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History Man Accused Of Decapitating Quantico Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History
Man Accused Of Decapitating Quantico Iwo Jima Statue Has Surprising Immigration History The man accused of taking a sledgehammer to a Virginia war memorial and knocking the head off a Marine statue was once protected from deportation, federal officials say. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, of Stafford, is a Mexican national who previously received protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has since expired, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The revelation comes two days after Maldonado Soriano was arrested for allegedly attacking the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico, causing damage estimated in the hu…

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by Zak Failla
Manassas, VA
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Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade
Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade Marine Corps Base Quantico's Lunga Park has been dormant for a decade, but later this month, the Triangle park will reopen to the public with a grand celebration. The original recreation area, formerly known as Lunga Recreation Area, is located on the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico, and will reopen Friday, May 26. A grand reopening celebration featuring a BBQ cook-off, rock climbing, free fishing, free watercraft rentals, and more will be held June 3 and 4. The park spans more than 680 acres and includes the reservoir, which had been a favorite spot for local residents. “Lunga Pa…

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by Cecilia Levine
Manassas, VA
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Marine Corps Base Quantico Under Shelter In Place Order (DEVELOPING) Marine Corps Base Quantico Under Shelter In Place Order (DEVELOPING) Marine Corps Base Quantico Under Shelter In Place Order (DEVELOPING)
Marine Corps Base Quantico Under Shelter In Place Order (Developing) Officials say that all personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico have been ordered to shelter in place. At approximately 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, officials posted an announcement on Twitter advising that the base is closed and “only mission essential personnel are expected to report to work.” Marine Corps Base Quantico personnel are advised to shelter in place. More information will be provided when available. — Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸 (@MCB_Quantico) April 20, 2023 All inbound and outbound traffic at the base has been stopped as an investigation is launched. The reason f…

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by Zak Failla