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Sheriff’s Office Responds to Multiple Incidents in Stafford County

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Multiple Incidents in Stafford County

**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of incidents on Tuesday, including assault and larceny cases.

Deputies E.T. Osborn and T.W. Jenkins responded to America’s Best Value Inn on Warrenton Road on Monday at 4:49 p.m. following a fight prompted by a verbal altercation over music. Surveillance footage captured the incident, leading to three individuals being charged with assault by mob. A 45-year-old male suspect is being held on a $2,000 bond, a 41-year-old female suspect on a $1,000 bond, and a 20-year-old male suspect was released on personal recognizance.

Later at 5:18 p.m., Deputy C.D. Quebedeaux addressed a disturbance at Walmart on Village Parkway. A female suspect caused a scene at the pharmacy drive-through, where she threw a glass bottle at staff, which shattered on the ground. The suspect, known to the staff, was identified, and warrants for simple assault and disposing of trash on private property were obtained.

Earlier in the day at 2:33 p.m., Deputy F.C. O’Neill

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Westfield Police Respond to Two Incidents at High School

Westfield Police Respond to Two Incidents at High School

**WESTFIELD, NJ** – The Westfield Police Department handled two separate incidents at Westfield High School on Wednesday. They responded to potential threats reported via social media and other comments made within the school premises.

Around 8:08 AM, officers reacted to a possible threat mentioned on a social media conversation. The school was placed under lockdown at 8:14 AM, while other district schools followed a shelter-in-place protocol. After a thorough search, the threat was deemed not credible, and lockdown ended at 9:05 AM.

Later, at 11:14 AM, the police were called again due to new threatening comments from within the school. A subsequent lockdown was enacted at 11:19 AM, with other schools again sheltering in place. The second threat was also found non-credible, and lockdown ended at 11:56 AM.

Individuals behind the complaints were taken for questioning, and investigations continue in collaboration with the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. No charges have been filed, and further details will be released as available.

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