Prince William County's new police chief, Peter Newsham, was sworn into office in a small, unpublicized ceremony on Monday, February 1.
Newsham comes from Washington, D.C., where he served as police chief through the end of 2020. He worked for the Metropolitan Police Department for 31 years before taking the top-cop-job in Prince William County, replacing former Chief Barry Barnard, who retired on July 1, 2020.
Newsham addressed the Board of County Supervisors, the governing body that three months ago voted to hire Newsham. He praised the people who had worked in his position before him (Newsham is the department's fifth police chief since the department was founded in 1970).
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Landowners who want to sell their properties for the Prince William Digital Gateway data center development and are suing Prince William County over their higher real estate tax bills were recently dealt a blow in court when a judge ruled against their case.
But they might have a Plan B, thanks to a bill sponsored by state Sen. Jeremy McPike.
Prince William Times – “Ahead of what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 96th birthday, local middle and high school students delivered speeches Saturday that urged Americans to “fulfill the promise of democracy.”
Inspired by King’s writings, six students spoke about what the promise of democracy means to them during the 40th anniversary of the annual MLK Day event, which was held this year at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Triangle.
The event, hosted by the Prince William County alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, is an annual tradition that again drew a crowd in the hundreds.”
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If you’re experienced with Akitas and looking to add a loyal companion to your family, Hatchi might be the perfect match. Hatchi, a 3-year-old Akita, is currently available for adoption at the Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter in Fredericksburg, VA.
This handsome dog has a few specific needs: Hatchi is best suited as an only pet in a home without cats or young children. Having lived outside for some time before arriving at the shelter, Hatchi may need a little help with house training. However, with patience and understanding, he’s ready to become a beloved part of the right family.
If you have the breed experience and believe Hatchi could be your next family member, the Spotsylvania County Animal Shelter invites you to reach out. Contact them via email at [email protected] or call the shelter directly at 540-507-7459 for more information.
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