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Sex Crimes Investigated

Published May 21, 2012 at 8:00AM | Updated May 23, 2012 at 10:16AM

FROM POLICE REPORTS:

Rape / Aggravated Sexual Battery – On April 23rd, police began an investigation into two sexual assaults which were reported to have occurred in the 14200 block of Lindendale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) between 2004 and 2006. The investigation revealed that the victims, a 5-8 year old girl and a 7-10 year old girl at the time of the offenses, were both sexually assaulted by the accused, a known family member, on several occasions during the time frame above. Following an investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was located and arrested in Fredericksburg on May 17th. The accused is currently awaiting transport back to Prince William County.

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3-Run 1st Enough in P-Nats 4-2 Win

By Potomac Local News

Published May 21, 2012 at 7:38AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The Potomac Nationals scored three runs in the first inning in a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Mudcats Sunday afternoon at Pfitzner Stadium. In a spot start, Ryan Demmin tossed four scoreless innings for the P-Nats.

Potomac started their scoring in the first against Carolina for the second straight day. Francisco Soriano walked against Mudcats starter LHP Mike Rayl with one out. Soriano stole second then third and scored on a throwing error by Carolina catcher Dwight Childs when advancing to third to give the P-Nats a 1-0 lead. Justin Bloxom knocked a solo homer over the left field fence to increase the Nats lead to 2-0. It was his fifth blast of the season. Michael Taylor doubled to right-center field and scored on a two-out single by Randolph Oduber to increase the Nationals lead to 3-0.

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Teen Goes Undercover to Nab Illicit Sellers

By Potomac Local News

Published May 21, 2012 at 7:33AM | Updated May 23, 2012 at 10:16AM

Jessica Wood, 20, participated to help undercover agents bust establishments selling alcohol and tobacco to minors. (Photo: Capital News Service)

By ALEX MORTON
Capital News Service

RICHMOND, Va. – Jessica Wood understands better than most how easy it is for minors to purchase alcohol and tobacco in Virginia. When she was 15, she had an unusual part-time job – helping undercover agents bust retailers who sell such products to minors.

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Rain Delays Brooke Road Work

By Potomac Local News

Published May 21, 2012 at 7:26AM | Updated May 21, 2012 at 9:36AM

(Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

UPDATE
Work on this project has been delayed due to rain, according to statement from Stafford officials. It’s not clear when the work will be rescheduled.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — On Monday, May 21 the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close a portion of Brooke Road (Rt. 608) to replace a drainage pipe.

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Manassas Club Readied for Steak ‘N’ Stake

By Potomac Local News

Published May 19, 2012 at 9:25PM | Updated May 22, 2012 at 9:57AM

Prince William / Manassas Boys and Girls Clubs Assistant to Regional Directors Carolyn Brodeur, and Regional Directors Glenn Vickers and Keeyana Mahoney are counting down to the Steak ‘N’ Stake Dinner Monday in Manassas.

MANASSAS, Va. — On Saturday, crews worked tirelessly to prepare for the 23rd Annual Steak ‘N’ Stake Charity Dinner.

From setting up tables and chairs for nearly 400 guests, readying audio / visual equipment, running cables for a live web broadcast of the event here on PotomacLocal.com, the Manassas Boys and Girls Club was readied for what organizers say will be an exciting evening of fine dining in the community.

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Mudcats Rock P-Nats in First Ever Game at Pfitz

By Potomac Local News

Published May 19, 2012 at 9:14AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – In their first ever game at Pfitzner Stadium, the Carolina Mudcats pounded out a season-high 18 hits as they knocked off the Potomac Nationals 12-5. The loss ends the P-Nats win streak at three games.

Both offenses were on display early in the contest. The Mudcats behind four straight hits in the second inning took a 2-0 lead against Potomac starter Matt Grace. With one out, Jeremie Tice, Jake Lowery, and Ronny

Business

Stafford Losing Retail Dollars

By Potomac Local News

Published May 19, 2012 at 9:06AM | Updated January 9, 2013 at 12:08PM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Government jobs have come, but retailers have long overlooked Stafford County. Now, a new report shows why.

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Win a Diamond at Monday’s Steak ‘N’ Stake

By Potomac Local News

Published May 18, 2012 at 11:40AM | Updated May 18, 2012 at 2:50PM

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New Training, Education Needed to Fill Open Jobs

By Potomac Local News

Published May 18, 2012 at 8:21AM | Updated May 22, 2012 at 9:57AM

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Rob Clapper signs a resolution in support of NOVA SySTEMic Solutions to provide better job skills and education training opportunities in Prince William County. (Photo: Prince William Chamber of Commerce)

MANASSAS, Va. — A top educator says there will be 500,000 – 600,000 job vacancies in Northern Virginia over the next few decades.

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Hats Off to Fred M. Lynn Middle School’s Chef Club

By Potomac Local News

Published May 18, 2012 at 7:49AM | Updated May 22, 2012 at 9:57AM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

With the clock ticking, the students had one hour to cook a meal to impress the judges; the pressure was on for all 15 PWCS middle schools in the first cook off to select the winning middle school chef club.