PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — On March 25 at 9:25 p.m. police were called to investigate a carjacking.
The victim, a 48-year-old man, reported to police that he left the vehicle running and entered the store. Upon returning to his vehicle, the victim found a strange man inside the car. A struggle ensued resulting in the victim being pushed away and the suspect fleeing in the victim’s vehicle.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press release) Manassas National Battlefield Park is preparing for a prescribed fire between March 26 and April 5, 2019.
These dates may be extended depending upon weather conditions. The planned fire will be in the Deep Cut area of the battlefield, encompassing approximately 40 acres of open fields and brush.
STAFFORD — (Press release) Route 646 (Tacketts Mill Road) in Stafford County has reopened to traffic between Route 612 (Heflin Road) and 645 (Dunbar Road).
The road was closed to through traffic on Friday, March 22, for emergency repairs after a drainage pipe failure.
Parents of students at Holy Cross Academy received a letter last week informing them that the Oblate Sisters will be removed from leadership at the Catholic elementary school in Stafford County at the end of this school year.
MANASSAS — A woman struck by a vehicle Sunday night in Manassas has died.
Police now have a suspect in custody following a hit-and-run investigation.
HAYMARKET — Police are on the scene of a reported machete attack near Haymarket.
Police were called about noon today for a report of a street fight between two men in the 10500 block of Turning Grass Way, just off Somerset Crossing Drive.
STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press release) Route 646 (Tacketts Mill Road) in Stafford County is closed to through traffic between Route 612 (Heflin Road) and 645 (Dunbar Road) for motorist safety after a drainage pipe failure.
Residents seeking to access driveways located on Tacketts Mill Road between Dunbar Road and Heflin Road are able to proceed. Access to all residential entrances will be maintained.
Starting today, we’re returning to a regular email newsletter schedule. I know, it’s been kind of sporadic of late.
I’m a big fan of sending our newsletter at 5 a.m., and, apparently, you are too. In our reader survey (which is still collecting responses) you’ve told us you really like our email newsletter.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press release) Mission BBQ will honor our country’s Vietnam Veterans with a free sandwich on March 29, the official holiday of “National Vietnam War Veterans Day.”
On this day, which marked the last combat troops to withdraw from Vietnam, Mission BBQ wishes to honor the brave men and women in service from that era, remember their history and show our sincere appreciation. We thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty as well as the sacrifices they’ve made to keep our country free.
