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🌱 Patch AM: 3 Prince William Co. Men Among 9 Arrested In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting

And check out Yard Sale on the Woodbridge Patch calendar

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Hi Woodbridge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Woodbridge men charged after undercover child exploitation sting
  • Clear your clutter at Woodbridge's free drive-up shredding event
  • What a Woodbridge resident hopes a new March on Washington can change

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 3 Prince William Co. Men Among 9 Arrested In Undercover Child Exploitation Sting (patch.com) — Two Woodbridge men are among nine people arrested in an undercover Fairfax County police sting targeting adults who allegedly tried to arrange sexual encounters with minors online. The operation, which also involved a Manassas man and suspects from other areas, led to 20 total charges and renewed warnings for parents in Woodbridge and beyond to closely monitor children's internet use.
   

• Local Event: Knights of Columbus Contact Free Shredding (patch.com) — A free drive-up document shredding event is coming to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's parking lot on Valleywood Drive in Woodbridge on September 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents can safely dispose of old papers while supporting housing for adults with intellectual disabilities, and even watch their documents being shredded on a built-in camera system.
   

• March on Washington 2026: Will it still matter? (washingtoninformer.com) — A Woodbridge resident is among several voices weighing in on whether a new March on Washington in 2026 can still create change, emphasizing hopes for shifting laws and perspectives. Others from D.C. and North Carolina share concerns about safety, effectiveness, and the need to focus on voting instead of marching.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this your dog?
    He wandered up to my house. Very sweet pup. OWNER FOUND! (Nextdoor Kerrydale Rd)
  • New stray on the block?
    very petite and saw her/him a few days ago chasing a mouse under my car. runs away when i attempted to approach. on Koval Ln. (Nextdoor Chanceford Dr)
  • OSL Retail Services Corporation posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W1852 in Woodbridge. Apply here.
  • Coleman Worldwide Moving, LLC posted a job opening for Helper / Packer / Mover in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woodbridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lorton

  • FCPD: Man dressed as Ghostface charged with destruction of Lorton Station HOA building (ffxnow.com)
  • New survey finds growing opposition to data centers as concerns over water, power rise (wjla.com)

Quantico

  • Highland Park Police has its first FBI Academy grad (mycentraljersey.com)
  • How Marine Rifle Squads Plan To Fight Future Wars Dominated By Drones (twz.com)

Ok Woodbridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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