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The Tale Of How A Stafford Grinch Tried Stealing Christmas
A Maryland man who tried stealing Christmas was stopped by deputies in Virginia, they'll tell ya.
'Twas Dec. 4 at approximately 12:10 p.m., and Stafford County deputies were called to Lowe's for a trespassing man.
Whether his shoes were too tight, or his heart was two sizes too small, Alphonsus Anthony's wonderful idea to steal Christmas was foiled by deputies, after all.
They looked in his sleigh, a Ram pickup, that day, and saw holiday goods, for none of which he had paid.
There were wreaths and treetops, and LED lights galore. There was a stuffed up Christmas tree, a power washer,…
Dumfries Man Charged With 9 Counts Of Burglary After Marina Incident: Police
A Dumfries 21-year-old was arrested on Tuesday, August 16, for robbing boats and property at the Harbor Inn Marina in Woodbridge, police said.On August 13, between 2 a.m. and 3:10 a.m., the suspect broke into a building at the marina, twice, through an unsecured door, before entering seven boats, as well, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
The suspect, Naggassi Dufera, eventually left the marina and no property was reported missing in law enforcement's investigation, authorities said.
Police said their investigation into the incident led them to Dufera, as he had tres…
Animal Cruelty: Man Left Dog On Boat In 100-Degree Weather, Stafford Sheriff Says
A man and his sister were arrested at a Stafford marina after they trespassed onto a boat and neglected their dog in 100-degree heat, officials said.
On July 23 at around 4:15 p.m., John Allen, 28, was found sleeping aboard a boat at Hope Springs Marina, while his dog was stuck outside in blazing heat with no food or water, according to Stafford County Police.
When officers woke Allen, he was clearly intoxicated as he explained that he and his sister, 22-year-old Megan Allen, were aboard overnight to fix damages on the boat.
The owner of the boat denied Allen's claims and beli…
Woodbridge Teen Kicked Officers, Spat On Them, Damaged Patrol Car: Police
A Prince William County teenager attacked officers during his arrest, damaged a patrol car, and spat on police last week, authorities said.
Officers arrived at a home in the 3100 block of Tulip Tree Place in Dumfries around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, to serve an outstanding warrant, Prince William County police said. Two of the teenagers at the house ran away before officers could figure out who was inside.
Police eventually tracked them down to Stagecoach Road, but the teens ran to a nearby business to hide, an incident report said. Officers found them on the property …
