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Robbery suspects nabbed in Manassas, Woodbridge

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William Police Department: “Strong-Arm Robbery *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On July 19, the female suspect sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the area of Irongate Way near Harpers Ct. in Manassas (20109) on July 1, was identified and arrested.”

“While investigating the incident, officers received information identifying the female suspect as Katerin Mejaire RIVERA MARTINEZ. On July 19, officers obtained arrest warrants and were able to locate the accused later that evening in the Manassas area where she was taken into custody without incident.”

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Virginia Department of Education ‘restores parental rights’

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

“The guidance, Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools, provides clearer input for school boards regarding the role of parents in decisions relating to their child’s gender identity, as well as restricting transgender students from participating in sex segregated extra-curricular activities that don’t align with their biological sex.”

“In addition, the new directive requires students to use bathrooms or locker rooms that correspond with their biological sex; while recognizing federal law may override such policy, it provides parents the right to opt their children out from using those facilities and must provide private, alternative facilities.”

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Police report: Bristow man charged after girl, 13, sexually assaulted

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Police Department: “Malicious Wounding | Assault by Mob | Residential Burglary *UPDATE – On July 18, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 14000 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) earlier that day, was arrested.”

“The accused, identified as Latticia Maria RODRIGUEZ, turned herself in to police without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the other suspect involved in the incident who was only described as a black male.”

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DTQ Little League Senior All Stars state champions

By Amelia Breeden

Press Release: “Our Dumfries, Triangle, Quantico (DTQ) Little League Senior All-Stars Team achieved a remarkable feat yesterday as they were crowned the Virginia State Champions.”

“This victory marks their triumphant return to the Little League Southeast Region for the first time since 2016, where they will proudly represent the state of Virginia. The SouthEast tournament will take place in Safety Harbour, Florida, from July 22 to July 26, 2023.”

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New FBI headquarters delayed by GSA as Virginia, Maryland wait

By Amelia Breeden
The FBI’s J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington serves as the agency’s national headquarters. [Photo: FBI]

“The U.S. General Services Administration said Friday it has updated the site selection plan for the new FBI headquarters site to increase the consideration of cost to taxpayers and to reflect the Biden administration’s commitment to sustainability and equity.”

“In its announcement on Friday, the GSA said it revised its site selection plan process for the new FBI headquarters after meeting with officials from Virginia and Maryland. The three final sites under review — in Greenbelt, Maryland, Landover, Maryland and Springfield, Virginia — were selected in 2014 by the GSA.”

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Driver exposes himself to 13-year-old girl

By Amelia Breeden

Prine William County Police: “Felony Indecent Exposure | Sexual Assault – On July 13 at 1:32PM, officers responded to the 6200 block of Token Forest Dr. in Manassas (20112) to investigate an assault.”

“The investigation revealed the victim, a 23-year-old woman, walked into a parking lot when a vehicle pulled in behind her. An unknown man without pants, later identified as the accused, got out of the vehicle, and approached the victim.”

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Stafford nabs driver after rainy night pursuit

By Amelia Breeden
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Three suspects may be too young to remember Eddie Rabbit’s 1980 hit ‘I Love a Rainy Night,’ but they are certainly not loving the aftermath of a pursuit during a rainy night this weekend.”

“They could try to ‘Blame It on the Rain,’ but the driver’s poor decision-making led to his arrest at the conclusion of the chase. On July 15th at 9:30 p.m., Deputy C.R. Newman observed a southbound black Toyota Corolla traveling 53 mph in the posted 35 mph zone of the 2000 block of Richmond Highway.”

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Prince William students win Cappies

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Public Schools: “Congratulations are in order for the students in Prince William County Public Schools who were nominated and recognized in this year’s Cappie awards, the region’s elite recognition program for high school theatre productions.”

“Congratulations to the following PWCS students: Khailah Schroeter, senior at Osbourn Park High School, won best Comic Actor in a Female Role in a Musical for her role of Karen Smith in the school presentation of ‘Mean Girls High School Version’.”

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Gun brandished during Woodbridge road rage case

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William Police Department: “Brandishing of a Firearm | Road Rage Related – On July 12 at 5:48PM, officers responded to the area of Ridgefield Rd. and Prince William Pkwy. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a brandishing.”

“The investigation revealed the victim, a 52-year-old man, was driving on Ridgefield Rd. when he was involved in a road rage incident with the driver of a grey Infiniti. During the encounter, the driver of the Infiniti pulled his vehicle up to the side of the victim’s vehicle and brandished a firearm towards the victim before quickly driving off.”

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