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Fairfax police nab man suspected of stealing truck, impersonating cop

Published June 26, 2017 at 4:34PM

From Prince William police:

Impersonating a Police Officer | Stolen Vehicle *ARREST – On June 23, detectives with the Intel Unit were notified by detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department that they had identified and arrested the suspect who had impersonated a police officer in the area of Prince William Pkwy and Reids Prospect Dr in Woodbridge on June 18 while driving a stolen white 2016 Chevrolet Silverado. The accused, identified as Tyson RASCHER, was charged by Fairfax for charges related to the stolen vehicle. Detectives with the Prince William Police Intel Unit subsequently obtained additional charges for impersonating a police officer and eluding police.

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Walmart Neighborhood Market opening in Stafford on Wednesday a prototype store

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 4:27PM | Updated June 26, 2017 at 4:59PM

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Explore Summer Reading at your Prince William Public Library

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 1:54PM

Free special events all summer, plus prizes for reading!

Visit your local Prince William Public Library to begin your journey through books. Summer reading kicked off June 19 and will run through August 19 with plenty of free fun, challenges, and prizes along the way. Register at any branch or in person by visiting www.pwcgov.org/summerreading.

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Occoquan plans free outdoor summer concert series at River Mill Park

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 1:18PM

From a press release:

The Town of Occoquan presents Music on Mill, a free outdoor summer concert series at Occoquan’s River Mill Park on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, from July 7 through September 16, 2017. Visitors are invited to bring a blanket or chair, pack a picnic and enjoy an evening of music and family-friendly entertainment in Occoquan.

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Quantico says portion of Russell Road not safe for pedestrians

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 1:09PM

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Lake Mooney will be open for fishing on Saturday, July 1

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 12:53PM

The Lake Mooney Reservoir, the most expensive public works project in Stafford County’s history will soon be open for fishing.

From a press release:

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Randall running for Garrisonville School Board seat

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 9:39AM

From a press release:

Today, Bart Randall formally announced he would seek election to the Garrisonville District seat on the Stafford County School Board. After having filed the proper paperwork and qualified for the ballot, Randall is turning his focus toward the campaign.

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Woodbridge man charged in fatal crash on I-495

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 9:17AM

A Woodbridge man is charged in a crashed that led to the death of a Vienna football coach.

From Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller:

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Man, 19, killed in motorcycle crash on Prince William Parkway

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 9:11AM | Updated June 26, 2017 at 4:29PM

From Prince William police:

Fatal Crash Investigation – On June 24 at 10:42AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Prince William Pkwy and Scenic Point Pl in Manassas (20112) to investigate a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The investigation revealed that the operator of a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle, identified as a 19-year-old man of Woodbridge, was traveling eastbound on the Prince William Pkwy near Scenic Point Pl at an excessive speed when the operator lost control and struck a guard rail. The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene. It is still unknown if drug and alcohol use are factors in this crash. The investigation continues.

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Prince William awards $4 million boardwalk contract

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 5:30AM | Updated June 26, 2017 at 8:16AM

A new $4 million walkway will bridge a trail gap over the Neabsco Creek.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors awarded the funds to construct a new boardwalk to become part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, which runs from the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania to the Chesapeake Bay. Thirty-eight miles of the trail run in Prince William County, and while the trail is a National Park Service project, it’s up to the localities in which the trail runs to fund its construction, according to county documents.