I-95 Northbound: Exit 110 (Ladysmith) to Exit 118 (Thornburg) Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating single and double lane closures at mile markers 111–112. Crews will install pavement markers and rumble strips following recent paving.
Stafford County: Route 1 Sunday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. Single lane closures on Route 1 northbound and southbound between the bridge over Potomac Creek and Layhill Road. Crews will install pavement markings following recent paving.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: “The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26 made a substantial food donation to the Haymarket Food Pantry on Tuesday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m.”
“This donation is being made in response to repeated public testimony from members of the community calling for additional food resources as supplies struggle to meet demand. Every year since the pandemic has been record breaking for the Haymarket Food Pantry in terms of meals served. Since 2018 the food pantry has seen a 94% increase in families coming in for assistance.”
Press Release: “A Manassas man is behind bars on multiple charges after he fled law enforcement Tuesday (Aug. 22). Virginia State Police have charged Cristian N. Valle, 25, in Fauquier County with one felony count of eluding law enforcement, two felony counts of possession of schedule I/II drug, one misdemeanor count of possession of schedule IV drug, one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), one misdemeanor count possession of a concealed weapon, one misdemeanor count of no operator’s license, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving. Valle was also wanted out of Maryland on a probation violation.”
“At approximately 8:08 a.m., the Fauquier Sheriff’s Office issued a ‘Be On the Lookout’ for a reckless driver just outside the Town of Warrenton. A short time later, state police observed the suspect vehicle, a 2012 Honda Accord, traveling southbound on Route 29 near the Route 17 business interchange in Fauquier County. State police initiated a traffic stop but the Honda failed to stop. A pursuit was initiated. ”
Prince William Police Department: “Strangulation | Domestic Related *ARREST – On August 24, the suspect sought in connection to the domestic disputes that were reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2, was arrested. The accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS, was taken into custody by Manassas City police. Arrested on August 24: [No Photo Available] Allan Jerod HARRIS, 45, of 4042 Chetham Way in Woodbridge. Charged with 1 count of strangulation and 2 counts of domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”
“Strangulation | Domestic Related [Previously Released] – On July 5 at 2:03 p.m., officers responded to investigate an ongoing domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2. The investigation revealed on June 30, the victim, a 41-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim and slapped her before throwing her to the ground. The parties eventually separated. On July 2, another verbal altercation between the victim and the accused escalated. During that encounter, the accused struck the victim several times and grabbed her throat before the parties separated. The victim reported minor injuries sustained during both encounters. On July 5, following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.”
Press Release: “Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today the promotion of Bobbi Sample to General Manager of The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries.”
“In this role, Sample will oversee all operations of The Rose that will include a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a cultural venue, meeting and event space and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose is expected to open in Spring 2024.”
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “NOVEC judges had their work cut out for them when it came to selecting just three winners in NOVEC’s summer children’s art contest.”
“The contest encouraged children to submit drawings about ‘How my family uses electricity.’ In total, 24 boys and girls submitted 27 masterpieces before Aug. 1, and then the volunteer judges reviewed and voted on them.”
National Park Service: “A new National Park Service report shows that 294,916 visitors to Prince William Forest Park in 2022 spent $19.1 million in communities near the park.”
“That spending supported 222 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $27 million.”
Prince William Police Department: “Malicious Wounding | Strangulation – On August 19 at 8:40 a.m., officers responded to Veteran’s Park located at 14300 Veterans Drive in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation while driving near the above area. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim multiple times before grabbing her neck and shoving her out of the moving vehicle. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Steven Jose MORALES. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [Photo from April 2023] Steven Jose MORALES, 28, of the 1200 block of Riggs Court in Woodbridge. Described as a Hispanic male, approximately 6’0, 232lbs., with black medium length hair, brown eyes, and a full beard. Wanted for malicious wounding, strangulation, and domestic assault & battery.”
“Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On August 18 at 2:09 p.m., officers responded to H & M Auto Service located at 14725 Industry Court in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed sometime between August 17 at 6:30 p.m. and August 18 at 9:30 a.m., a round was fired into the business, striking an interior wall. At the time of the incident, the business was closed and unoccupied. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”
