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Michael O'Connell

Field Editor at Patch

Host and Producer at It's All Journalism

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  • 4 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    VIRGINIA — A few days will likely mean the difference between shivering in sweaters and heavy socks to sweltering in tank tops and flip-flops across Virginia as temperatures are forecast to soar from the low 60s overnight this past weekend to near 90 degrees by Thursday.

  • 4 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A 39-year-old Fredericksburg man is facing multiple charges, including assault and battery, in connection to a knife fight that occurred last week at a local apartment complex, according to authorities. On Wednesday, units from both the Fredericksburg City Police and the Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:35 a.m. to the 200 block of Kings Mill Court for the report of two men fighting with knives, according to the incident report.

  • 4 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Fredericksburg Police arrested a suspect on Thursday wanted for an armed robbery at a downtown business last month, according to authorities. Officers responded around 3:03 p.m., on May 15, for the report of an armed robbery at the Express Food Mart at 2010 Princess Anne St. An investigation revealed that a man wearing a mask and carrying a firearm demanded cash from an employee, according to the incident report.

  • 4 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    FAIRFAX CITY, VA — A 63-year-old man who was wanted for exposing himself multiple times on a CUE bus was already in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on an assault and battery charge, according to authorities. City of Fairfax Police officers received a report on May 15 about a man who propositioned another bus passenger for sex and then performed a lewd act, according to police. Investigators determined the same suspect was involved in similar incidents over the past few weeks.

  • 5 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Police are asking the public's help in locating 17-year-old Heydi Benitez Rubio, who was last seen in the Shirlington area. Police described Benitez Rubio as a Hispanic female, approximately 5-foot 1, with black hair and brown eyes. Benitez Rubio was last seen in the 4500 block of 31st Street South, wearing a black T-shirt, jean shorts and black shoes.

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Michael O'Connell
Michael O'Connell @BossOfTalking
26 Feb 25

One year ago, someone stuck a poster with a mockup of the #TysonsCasino in the front door of my home, the place I live with my family. I filed a police report. Nothing came of it. It could be kids having a prank. Who knows? The current iteration of the referendum legislation was https://t.co/XqLC1g6EPE

Michael O'Connell
Michael O'Connell @BossOfTalking
11 Feb 25

RT @bluevirginia: Nope, VA Del. @HollySeiboldVA most definitely is NOT happy with the Tysons casino bill https://t.co/kJH370Sn76 h/t @vapla…

Michael O'Connell
Michael O'Connell @BossOfTalking
11 Feb 25

Not that I expect an answer, but as a member of the media, I asked @DonScott757 why he asked that #SB982 be re-refered to the House Appropriations Committee #tysonscasino @ssurovell