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2 Charged for Killing Fredericksburg Man in Westmoreland
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2 Charged for Killing Fredericksburg Man in Westmoreland

Here’s a polished, newsroom‑ready version of your piece. I kept your facts intact and focused on clarity, flow, and professionalism: Two men have been arrested in connection with the July 11 murder of Habibullah Ataie, a 20‑year‑old Fredericksburg resident killed in Westmoreland County. According to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office, a report came in around 2:30 a.m. Saturday regarding a person who had been shot. Deputies responded to the 4300 block of Neenah Road, where they found a deceased male suffering from gunshot wounds. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Further investigation revealed that the killing actually occurred in the 400 block of Pierce Lane, approximately 3.4 miles from the location of the initial call. The Sheriff’s Office said inves...
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Man Killed in Spotsy Plane Crash
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Man Killed in Spotsy Plane Crash

(Photo: VSP) Rowland A. Babcock, Jr., a 78-year-old Ruther Glen man died as a result of the injuries he suffered in a plane crash on July 14. According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania. Babcock was alone in the single-engine plane. A VSP investigation remains underway. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.
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FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured
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FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured

The 55-year-old suspect accused of shooting two Carroll County, Virginia, deputies has been captured. According to Carroll County Sheriff Kevin Kemp, on May 29, his office received a request from a family member to conduct a welfare check on Fancy Gap Highway in Cana. Two deputies were dispatched, and upon arrival, they made contact with Michael Puckett. During the encounter, Puckett opened fire on the officers, Kemp said, and the deputies returned fire. Both deputies were struck. Deputy Logan Utt was pronounced dead. The second, unnamed deputy was struck in a ballistic vest, received medical evaluation, and is reported to be in stable condition. Deputy Logan Utt Puckett fled the scene and remained on the run for several days. During that time, he was charged with aggravated mu...
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Former VA Lt. Governor Killed in Murder-Suicide
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Former VA Lt. Governor Killed in Murder-Suicide

A once-prominent figure in Virginia politics is dead following a domestic tragedy in Northern Virginia. Former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before taking his own life early Thursday morning, according to law enforcement. The incident occurred around midnight at the family’s residence in Fairfax County. Police confirmed that the couple’s two teenage children were inside the home at the time of the shooting. The Incident Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis reported that the former Lieutenant Governor shot his wife several times in the basement of the home, then went upstairs to the primary bedroom where he shot and killed himself. The couple’s son placed the 911 call to report the incident. Responding officers discovered both Sebrina and Ju...
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Police Boost Presence Amid String of Sexual Assaults on Fredericksburg Trails
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Police Boost Presence Amid String of Sexual Assaults on Fredericksburg Trails

Fredericksburg Police have boosted their presence at parks and trails across the city amid an ongoing investigation into a string of sexual assault incidents along the Canal Path and Heritage Trail. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department, the first incident occurred March 19 along the Canal Path, where a suspect approached a woman, grabbed her buttocks, and fled on foot. He is described as a male, approximately 5’10”, between 25 and 35 years old, with a medium build. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included A second incident was reported March 23 along the Heritage Trail. A similarly described suspect—male, approximately 5’11” to 6’01” with a medium build—approached a woman, grabbed her buttocks, and fled. Then, on March 25 at approximately 12:40 p.m., a...
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Man awaiting extradition after ‘serious’ threats against NoVA judges
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Man awaiting extradition after ‘serious’ threats against NoVA judges

A Cumberland, MD man is in custody awaiting extradition to Virginia to face charges for making violent threats against two Alexandria judges. Alexandria Sheriff’s Office announced felony warrants were obtained for 53-year-old Lindolfo Pedraza of Cumberland. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included According to the Sheriff’s Office, judicial officers received several “threatening communications” prompting a criminal investigation. Due to “the serious nature of the threats,” Pedraza was charged with threats of death or bodily injury (two counts), obstruction of justice (two counts), harassment by computer (two counts), and stalking. Cumberland Police Department arrested Pedraza at his home. He is currently being held at the Allegany County Detention Center in Cumberland awa...
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VSP Trooper Rammed During Chase Into Maryland
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VSP Trooper Rammed During Chase Into Maryland

The driver accused of ramming a Virginia State Trooper during a pursuit across state lines on December 29 was identified as Naturi Michon Hayes of Elkridge, MD. Shortly before midnight a Virginia State Trooper was informed of a stolen vehicle in Alexandria. The trooper attempted to make a traffic stop but the driver’s refusal started a pursuit, according to VSP. From Route 1 the chase went to I-495 East where the initial trooper was joined by a second trooper. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included After crossing the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Maryland, the two Virginia State Troopers attempted to stop Hayes. Still allegedly refusing, she rammed the initial trooper’s vehicle causing it to crash into the guardrail near Exit 3A, Indian Head Highway. Maryland State Poli...
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Man Arrested for Armed Threats at Central VA Prison
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Man Arrested for Armed Threats at Central VA Prison

A Chase City man is being held without bond after allegedly making armed threats at Baskerville Correctional Center, a rural state prison for men. According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after midnight on Friday, November 28, to reports of a man with a gun trespassing in the parking lot of the facility. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Upon arrival, deputies encountered Donovan Simpson, who was armed with a handgun and reportedly making threats of “suicide by cop.” Entrance to Baskerville Correctional Center View of Baskerville Correctional Center for a side road Deputy Carroll initiated crisis-negotiation techniques while Deputies Towery and Aston provided support. Within minutes, ...
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Dominion Energy Bills Set to Increase in 2026
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Dominion Energy Bills Set to Increase in 2026

The bad news: Dominion Energy customers will see higher bills starting in 2026. The good news: The day is coming when they’ll be protected from shouldering as much of the costs tied to massive electricity users like data centers. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) conducted its biennial review of Dominion Energy, an effort required to ensure rates reflect reasonable costs and returns. The review is supposed to balance the utility’s need to recover expenses with protections for everyday ratepayers. Sense Energy Monitor | Track Electricity Usage in Real Time & Save Rate Increases Customers will see their bills increase over the next two years, but not by as much as Dominion wanted. Dominion was seeking increases of $822 million in 2026 and $345 million in 2027. Th...
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