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Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool
Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool A 14-year-old boy from Virginia has been charged in connection with a mass shooting threat made towards a community pool in Pennsylvania, police announced on Friday, Oct. 18.  The boy who lives in Colonial Beach, VA, "made specific and repeated threats" on social media on Friday, June 28 to commit a shooting at the Ephrata Community Pool on Saturday, June 29, the Ephrata Police Department detailed in the release.  Community members contacted the police and "based on the serious nature of the threats and an inability to determine the veracity of the threats in a timely manner, out …

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Stumbling, Bumbling Repeat DUI Driver Tried To Blame Others For Virginia Crash, Sheriff Says Stumbling, Bumbling Repeat DUI Driver Tried To Blame Others For Virginia Crash, Sheriff Says
Stumbling, Bumbling Repeat DUI Driver Tried To Blame Others For Virginia Crash, Sheriff Says A 39-year-old Virginia man tried to cast the blame on other drivers after allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Stafford County, the sheriff's office says. Colonial Beach resident Jonathan Galvan Velasco is facing a second DUI in the past year following a crash that was reported this week that saw him attempting, and failing, to flee on foot. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, deputies were called to the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Salisbury Drive to inve…

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by Zak Failla
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Bret Michaels Rocks Virginia Tiki Bar Bret Michaels Rocks Virginia Tiki Bar
Bret Michaels Rocks Virginia Tiki Bar Rock legend Bret Michaels made an unexpected appearance at a Virginia bar over the holiday week — much to the delight of customers who braved the sweltering heat to take photos with him in the sand. Sporting a t-shirt proudly representing his famed band "Poison," Michaels "got freaky" at the Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Colonial Beach, where he was once again the star of the show. Posted by Peggy Irby McDonald on Sunday, July 7, 2024 "He was so nice and friendly," one customer shared on social media. "Hung out in this heat to chat and take pics."  "He was awesome!!!," a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drugged Up Couple Wanted Across Virginia Busted 'Very High' Getting Into Vehicle Drugged Up Couple Wanted Across Virginia Busted 'Very High' Getting Into Vehicle
Drugged Up Couple Wanted Across Virginia Busted 'Very High' Getting Into Vehicle Two people wanted across Virginia were taken into custody after witnesses spotted them looking "very high" and flagged down police. Stafford County Sheriff's Sgts. Jett and Jacobeen were at Walmart on Garrisonville Road when a citizen spotted Brian Lewis and Angela Moore getting into a car around 6:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, Sheriff David Decatur said on Tuesday afternoon. While their canvas was in its infancy, officials say that another witness approached the sergeants to repeat the claim that the drugged up duo were able to get behind the wheel. The investigators were able to quickly …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Expectant Father, Navy Sailor From Virginia Tanner Huffman Dies Suddenly, 22 Expectant Father, Navy Sailor From Virginia Tanner Huffman Dies Suddenly, 22
Expectant Father, Navy Sailor From Virginia Tanner Huffman Dies Suddenly, 22 Tanner Huffman, a former baseball player from northern Virginia turned Navy sailor, died on Saturday, Aug. 26. Tanner Huffman, 22, played baseball for Massapnoax High School before serving the U.S. as a member of the Navy — following in his father's footsteps, according to his obituary. Tanner, of Colonial Beach and Fredericksburg, met his wife, Heather, while stationed in Japan, his obit says. They two were expecting a daughter, Kamryn June, together in October, the obituary says. Condolences poured in on Facebook. Here’s to the one who always made us laugh, smile and live like there…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Speeding Driver Turns Ticket Into Felony Arrest In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Speeding Driver Turns Ticket Into Felony Arrest In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Speeding Driver Turns Ticket Into Felony Arrest In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A speeding suspect took members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for a wild ride on Monday morning as he attempted to evade arrest, officials said. Deputies from the sheriff’s office attempted to stop Colonial Beach resident Joseph Harris, 22, shortly before 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 on Cool Springs Road, when he was clocked doing 70 mph in a 45 mph. Police say that Harris stopped at a red traffic signal on White Oak Road, at which point the shenanigans began. Harris allegedly proceeded to change lanes at the traffic light, and was followed by a sergeant from the sheriff’s offi…

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by Zak Failla