On February 15 at 8:05PM, police responded to a residence on Scotch Ct. in Woodbridge following reports of shots fired. Investigation revealed two unidentified males fired rounds at a home before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Suspects described as black males, one wearing a white jacket and the other dressed in all black.
Assault with an Axe near Manassas
Larceny reports
The weapon was safely confiscated without further issues. This marks the second such incident in recent months, despite the school district’s $11 million investment in safety screening technology. The school district emphasized its commitment to student and staff safety, indicating ongoing evaluations of security measures.
A significant weather system will sweep the region tonight, bringing heavy snowfall and potentially hazardous travel conditions. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, an area of low pressure is projected to pass to the south overnight into Saturday morning, triggering widespread snowfall across the area.
The day started with gusty northwest winds, reaching 40 to 50 mph speeds in some areas, particularly along and west of the Blue Ridge. However, winds are expected to calm down as a weak surface high-pressure system slides by this afternoon. Despite the decrease in wind activity, dry weather is anticipated, with temperatures reaching seasonable highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
Caruthers Properties withdrew its rezoning application, effectively concluding the developer’s effort to construct 1,400 new housing units at Belmont Bay, located in Woodbridge.
The Board of Concerned Citizens United welcomed the news for Belmont Bay, with President KP Lau expressing gratitude for the decision. “Personally, I would like to express my appreciation to the Caruthers for this momentous action. I believe it is appropriate at this juncture to take stock on where we are and what the future will hold for Belmont Bay,” said Lau.
The structure, not predominantly utilized as a residence, was swiftly addressed by the arriving crews, who efficiently brought the situation under control within less than 30 minutes, a fire and rescue spokeswoman said.
The blaze claimed the lives of numerous animals. Fortunately, there were no reports of additional injuries. Presently, the fire is the subject of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office.
A knife was discovered in the possession of a 15-year-old student at Colgan High School, prompting swift action by school authorities and law enforcement on February 14. According to reports, the incident unfolded at approximately 9:15 a.m. when the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Colgan High School was alerted to the weapon’s presence.
It was revealed during the subsequent investigation that the accused student had allegedly brandished the knife toward fellow students within a classroom setting.
