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Rich Anderson makes bid to reclaim Prince William Delegate seat

By Potomac Local News

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Today, former Virginia Delegate Richard L. (Rich) Anderson announced his candidacy for the 51st House District. A 30-year Air Force colonel, Anderson retired from active military service in early 2009 and was elected in November of that year to the Virginia General Assembly, where he served for eight years, from 2010 to 2018.

A native Virginian, Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Webster University. He is a graduate of the Air War College and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia, where he sits on the Sorensen Statewide Advisory Board.

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Motorized scooter bill rides to governor’s desk

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RICHMOND — It may be a bit chilly out to zip around on a scooter, but eventually the Birds will migrate back — and could soon fly under new rules.

HB 2752, introduced by Del. Todd Pillion, R-Washington, passed the General Assembly Thursday and heads to the governor to sign. The bill gives local governments the authority to regulate vendors of dockless, motorized scooters and also updates state law regarding operation of the devices.

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Senate passes bill allowing guns in church, fails in House

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RICHMOND — While most people go to church to worship, security expert Chernoh Wurie goes to worship and protect. He leads security at Hill City Church in the Richmond area.

A bill to allow weapons, including firearms, within places of worship died in the House last week. SB 1024, introduced by Sen. Richard Black, R-Loudoun, passed the Senate along party lines, 21-19, but died in the House Rules Committee. The bill sought to repeal a law on the books since the 1950s.

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Ex-probation officer sentenced for obstructing federal investigation

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ALEXANDRIA – (Press Release) A former probation officer was sentenced today to nearly four years in prison for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into armed drug traffickers and gang members.

According to court documents, Abass Conteh, 28, of Dumfries, served as a Virginia Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Officer working in Prince William County in 2017. As part of his duties, Conteh met with law enforcement officers and discussed ongoing criminal investigations, including with a Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) gang detective.

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Malicious woundings and burglary in Woodbridge

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WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On February 25 at 8:59 p.m., officers responded to Healthwise located within the Potomac Mills mall at 2700 Potomac Mills Cl. in Woodbridge to investigate a fight with weapons.

The investigation revealed two employees, the accused and the victim, got into a verbal altercation, which escalated. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim with a blunt object causing a minor laceration to the arm. The parties separated and police were contacted. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Xiantao Xu, was arrested.

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Shooting outside Walmart near Manassas

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MANASSAS — (Press Release) On February 27 at 9:09 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart located at 8386 Sudley Road in Manassas to investigate the report of a shooting.

Witnesses reported to police that two vehicles were in the parking lot when the occupants of one vehicle got out and approached the other vehicle, a Chevrolet SUV.

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Workman to run for Prince William County School Board

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) Brandi Workman, a local mom of three, has filed to run for a school board position in 2019 to represent the Potomac District.

“Prince William County is a special place to live, which is why so many families want to locate here,” said Workman. “To continue to make sure every family has access to a quality public school, we must continue to improve educational opportunities. One of our biggest challenges in Prince William County is over-crowding within our schools. Each school is unique; however, students are more likely to fall through the cracks when our classrooms are overcrowded.

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Virginia lawmakers increase animal abuse penalty to felony

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RICHMOND — Every state in America, and at least nine countries — that is how far the story of Tommie, a dog tied to a pole and set on fire, traveled as people rallied for his survival and donated money for his treatment.

Tommie suffered burns on 40 percent of his body after he was doused in an accelerant and set on fire in a Richmond park. Despite round-the-clock care, he died five days after rescue.

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