Police nab suspect in Woodbridge robbery
From Prince William police: On October 7 at 3:00PM, officers responded to the Avon store located at 13943 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The store owner reported to police that an unknown man entered the store and approached him. After a brief verbal exchange, the man, later identified as the accused, pushed the store owner out of the way and went behind the counter to cash register.
Fairfax board asks Northam to waive witness requirement for absentee ballots
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is asking Gov. Ralph Northam to waive the witness signature requirement for absentee ballots cast by mail in this fall’s election. [Insidenova.com]
Dumfries man charged burglaries
A Dumfries man charged in connection to a home burglary that occurred on Wednesday is now also tied to a series of burglaries at businesses that occurred over the summer.
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]
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.
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.
[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.
