Police Department recognizes member Promotions
On Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, Police Chief Peter Newsham recognized several members during a long-awaited promotion ceremony. [Prince William County Government]
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Author: Potomac Local News
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Driver pursued, arrested near road construction site
From the Stafford sheriff’s office: At 3:50 a.m. today, Sgt. J.T. Forman was directing traffic at a paving operation in the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and Garrisonville Road. The paving company needed to turn a piece of equipment around and Sgt. Forman took control of the intersection wearing his reflective traffic vest. He instructed the driver of a blue Chevy Sonic to remain stationary on Washington Drive. The driver commented that he needed to get to work and Sgt. Forman assured him he would be moving momentarily, once the road reopened.
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Stafford County Government Offices to Close for Columbus Day
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021, in observance of Columbus Day. [Stafford County Government]
Shots fired during string of carjackings at apartment complex
From the Prince William police department: On October 2 at 3:51AM, officers responded to investigate a shooting that was reported to have occurred in the area of Summerland Dr. and Gardenview Lp. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that morning.
National Night Out returns to Stafford Marketplace tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021).
The annual event usually occurs at the county’s largest shopping center in August but was postponed due to the coronavirus. The event will also feature a shift in location. It will be held in front of the Lowes Home Improvement Store, instead of the Target store at the shopping center, as the Target store is undergoing renovations.
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[Update 4:50 p.m.] The driver of the cargo van is identified as Logan Maiatico, 19, of Strasburg.
[Update 4 p.m.] All four lanes of Route 17 reopened at 2:30 p.m., the Virignia Department of Transportation reports.
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SUV driver near middle school tells children to get into car, teens tell police
From Prince William police:
There will be more coronavirus vaccination sites as a second and third round of booster shots roll out.
The second booster shot is for 65-years-old or older, those who live in a long-term care home, or 18-year-olds who have a weak immune system or could be exposed to the virus at work.
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Authorities are looking for the person who set a series of fires at a Manassas apartment complex.
The first 9-1-1 call about the fires came in at 9:51 p.m., a city spokeswoman says.