Virginia is represented by Democrats in all five statewide offices, has voted for a Democratic president three times, yet the Virginia House of Delegates has 66 Republicans and 34 Democrats.
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality and constitutionality of the last redistricting of Virginia House of Delegates’ districts. The court’s decision could be monumental for all Virginia voters.
From police:
Murder Investigation *ARREST – On December 2, members of the U.S. Marshal led Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect involved in the murder of Cordrey Douglas Jackson which occurred at the Food Lion located at 6306 Hoadly Rd in [near Dale City] on November 29. The suspect, Roberta Edlina BRANDON, was located at a residence on Addison Rd in Capitol Heights, Maryland where she was arrested without incident. The accused will remain in custody in Maryland until extradited back to Virginia.
From: United States Attorney Dana J. Boente, Eastern District of Virginia
“Francis Joseph Douglas, 33, of Dumfries, was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and the use and carry of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.
From police:
Murder Investigation *ARRESTS – On December 1, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the suspects involved in the murder of Jose Moises GARCIA FLORES which occurred in the on October 8. The preliminary investigation into the incident alleged that the suspects, identified as Robert Ellis ROBINSON and Terrell Lejuan HARRIS, attempted to rob the victim. During the encounter, the victim was shot and killed. The victim and the suspects were not known to one another. Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for ROBINSON and HARRIS. Both suspects were previously in custody at the Adult Detention Center on unrelated charges.
GAINESVILLE, Va. — The state will fund a new bus route for commuters in Gainesville.
From PRTC:
MANASSAS, Va. — Police said they arrested three men in connection to a fatal shooting on that occurred just after Thanksgiving.
HAYMARKET, Va. — State transportation officials want you to know how to use the new diverging diamond interchange opening this month.
MANASSAS, Va. — February 28 looms large for residents of the East End Mobile Home Park.
That’s the date a property management firm which manages the park told them to be out of the homes. Afterward, the Manassas City is on track to forward with a deal to purchase the property for $1.9 million.
An 18-year-old man was stabbed outside a 7-Eleven store near Dumfries on Sunday.
From police:
BRISTOW, Va. — A decision to support or deny the construction of a mosque in Bristow could be made on December 7.
The Prince William County Planning Commission deferred a decision on the All Dulles Area Muslim Society’s (ADAMS) proposal to build a 22,000 square foot mosque at the corner of Vint Hill Road and Schaeffer Lane.
