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Multiple suspects arrested following disturbance at Stafford hotel

Published March 5, 2019 at 11:57PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) Multiple suspects were arrested early Sunday morning by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office following a disturbance at a local hotel.

On March 3, 2019, at approximately 1:34 a.m., 1st Sgt. Neuhard responded to reports of a fight in progress at the Clarion Inn located at 564 Warrenton Road. Upon arrival, he observed approximately one hundred people dispersing in the parking lot. He also observed Deputy Wright speaking with a male subject who was bleeding from his head.

Schools

Should Prince William School Board members get a raise?

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2019 at 6:43PM

Features

Our student reporter gets the scoop on Okra’s Alligator bites, business with the Boys and Girls Club ‘Real Big Kid’ event

By Potomac Local News

Published March 3, 2019 at 8:38PM | Updated March 3, 2019 at 9:08PM

MANASSAS — It took him a minute to scrounge up the courage to ask this first question.

Malachi, all but 12 years old, sat next to Okras Cajun-Creole restaurant founder Charles Gilliam, one of the most recognizable businessmen in Manassas.

Alexandria man charged in fatal Woodbridge shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published March 3, 2019 at 6:53PM

WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Murder Investigation – On March 3 at 12:39AM, officers responded to the area of Rippon Blvd. and Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting.

The investigation revealed that while in a nearby parking lot the victim and the suspect were engaged in an argument that escalated. During the encounter, a firearm was brandished and the victim was shot.

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Rich Anderson makes bid to reclaim Prince William Delegate seat

By Potomac Local News

Published March 3, 2019 at 1:02AM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Today, former Virginia Delegate Richard L. (Rich) Anderson announced his candidacy for the 51st House District. A 30-year Air Force colonel, Anderson retired from active military service in early 2009 and was elected in November of that year to the Virginia General Assembly, where he served for eight years, from 2010 to 2018.

A native Virginian, Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Webster University. He is a graduate of the Air War College and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, where he sits on the Sorensen Statewide Advisory Board.

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Republican Devinder Singh running for Neabsco supervisor in special election

By Potomac Local News

Published March 3, 2019 at 12:43AM

Dale City Republican Devinder Singh has filed to run in the special election for Neabsco District supervisor.

Traffic

Motorized scooter bill rides to governor’s desk

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:34PM

RICHMOND — It may be a bit chilly out to zip around on a scooter, but eventually the Birds will migrate back — and could soon fly under new rules.

HB 2752, introduced by Del. Todd Pillion, R-Washington, passed the General Assembly Thursday and heads to the governor to sign. The bill gives local governments the authority to regulate vendors of dockless, motorized scooters and also updates state law regarding operation of the devices.

Politics

Senate passes bill allowing guns in church, fails in House

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:34PM

RICHMOND — While most people go to church to worship, security expert Chernoh Wurie goes to worship and protect. He leads security at Hill City Church in the Richmond area.

A bill to allow weapons, including firearms, within places of worship died in the House last week. SB 1024, introduced by Sen. Richard Black, R-Loudoun, passed the Senate along party lines, 21-19, but died in the House Rules Committee. The bill sought to repeal a law on the books since the 1950s.

News

Ex-probation officer sentenced for obstructing federal investigation

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:34PM

ALEXANDRIA – (Press Release) A former probation officer was sentenced today to nearly four years in prison for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into armed drug traffickers and gang members.

According to court documents, Abass Conteh, 28, of Dumfries, served as a Virginia Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Officer working in Prince William County in 2017. As part of his duties, Conteh met with law enforcement officers and discussed ongoing criminal investigations, including with a Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) gang detective.

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Malicious woundings and burglary in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2019 at 2:33PM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On February 25 at 8:59 p.m., officers responded to Healthwise located within the Potomac Mills mall at 2700 Potomac Mills Cl. in Woodbridge to investigate a fight with weapons.

The investigation revealed two employees, the accused and the victim, got into a verbal altercation, which escalated. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim with a blunt object causing a minor laceration to the arm. The parties separated and police were contacted. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Xiantao Xu, was arrested.