Now, Stafford County authorities have launched a new initiative to stop flash mob robberies before they ever begin in that county.
“Flash Mobs bent on committing lawless acts have the potential to put the citizens of Stafford County in danger,” stated Sheriff Charles E. Jett in a press release. “Working together all of us can make sure that these types of crimes are stopped before they ever happen.”
Lake Ridge, Va. — Right-turn makers rejoice: a new right turn lane from Springwoods Drive to Old Bridge Road has opened.
The new lane now allows drivers headed to Prince William Parkway the option to turn right immediately without having to wait in what was a center multi-directional turn lane, which can now only be used to continue straight or to turn left.
North Stafford, Va. — One person was treated for smoke inhalation Monday after a fire broke out in at their home.
Fire and rescue crews from the Potomac Hills and Aquia fire stations were called to a fire at 154 Olympic Drive at 2:45 a.m. Monday, just off U.S. 1 in North Stafford.
Prince William and Stafford counties have both placed their bus schedules online making it easy for parents to find out what bus their child should take to and from school.
Stafford anticipates welcoming nearly 27,000 students to class on Tuesday while Prince William schools expect to see 86,000 students.
Triangle, Va. —One man is dead and a woman seriously injured after their car flipped over while traveling on Joplin Road.
According to police, one occupant died at the scene while another is being flown to an area hospital for treatment. Both were found trapped inside the car.
In the Potomac Communities, summer is going out like a lion.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee that impacted Louisiana and the Gulf Coast over the Labor Day holiday weekend now has Northern Virginia in its cross hairs, already prompting a flash flood watch for Prince William and Stafford counties in effect between now and Tuesday night.
Fire and rescue crews were called to the restaurant at 1510 Cherry Hill Road near Dumfries about 4:30 a.m.
Fire and rescue personnel have yet to release information about the incident, however, an employee at the restaurant said the person was located and is in good condition.
Woodbridge, Va. — A plan to alleviate overcrowding on OmniRide buses appears to be working.
In July, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission voted to add eight new morning trips to the commuter bus schedule, aiming to curb chronic overcrowding by 40 percent.
Dale City, Va. — After a man was found dead inside his home late Thursday, neighbors say more needs to be done to protect their community. Police are investigating it as a homicide.
“We have asked many times for a night security guard to watch over things here at night, but we’re always told that if we don’t like it we can leave,” said one resident outside the Dale City’s River Run Senior Apartments on Friday – the complex where the victim was found.
Jubair Ahmad, 24, a Pakistani native who since 2007 has lived in Woodbridge, is charged with providing material to support Lashkar-e-Tayyiba – a designated terror organization, as well as making false statements during an investigation, according to U.S. Eastern District of Virginia Attorney Neil McBride.
In September, Ahmad made a video and uploaded to YouTube showing conversations with operatives believed to be connected to the terror group, said McBride. After several video exchanges between suspected members of the group and Jubair, the final video showed Lashkar-e-Tayyiba’s leader, Hafiz Saeed, with trucks exploding after being hit with improvised explosive devices, said McBride.
