MANASSAS — (Press Release) On January 4, 2019, at 10:18 a.m., officers of the Manassas City Police Department responded to the intersection of Sudley Rd. and Godwin Dr. for a report of a traffic accident involving an overturned vehicle.
An investigation revealed a Jeep SUV was traveling on Godwin Dr. approaching the intersection with Sudley Rd. when it collided into the rear end of a Hyundai sedan that had previously been stopped at a red light at the intersection.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) A suspect was arrested early Monday morning by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after discharging a weapon inside a residence in the southern end of the county.
On January 7, 2019, Deputies Wright, Forman, and McWaters responded to a medical emergency at a residence located on the 200 block of Spring Park Lane. Upon arrival, they learned there was a male subject tearing up his room on the third floor of the residence. They could hear him screaming.
RICHMOND — Gov. Ralph Northam introduced two legislative proposals at a press conference Monday aimed at improving voting access and transparency in the campaign finance system.
One proposal would allow Virginians to vote absentee without having to provide an excuse — legislation the governor said would reduce crowds at the polls on Election Day. The current law, which Northam called “arbitrary,” requires citizens to give one of 20 reasons to vote absentee.
(Press Release) Virginia National Ballet is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of Aladdin, choreographed by its acclaimed Artistic Director, Rafik Hegab.
This family friendly production will be sure to enchant people of all ages with the famous story of Aladdin and his adventures with Jasmine, Jafar, the Genie, the magic lamp, and the magic carpet, as he navigates his way through castles and caves of wonder.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host its 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Program & Youth Oratorical Contest on Monday, January 21st at 11 a.m. at the Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA.
Six students in grades 6-12, representing schools from Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park will display their oratorical skills. Fourth and fifth graders from the area elementary schools are invited to participate in a writing contest. The essay contest provides an opportunity for elementary students to participate in some aspect of the King celebration and the winners are announced on the day of the program.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) Officials are asking for citizen comments regarding the top-scoring road projects identified by a road evaluation. County staff presented an analysis of 114 roads/road segments to the Board of Supervisors in November 2018.
The Board directed staff to conduct further research on 63 roads/road segments, to include recommended improvements and cost estimates for those improvements. A broad range of criteria was used to score each road, to better identify those roads meriting a higher priority for improvement as well as the types of improvements required.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) On January 4 at 9:13 a.m., officers responded to a property located in the 14300 block of Dumfries Road near the Prince William County Public Schools Kelly Leadership Center in Independent Hill to investigate a death.
The caller reported to police that a body was discovered lying in a field at the location. The caller, and other individuals, were at the site to survey the property for upcoming construction. The victim, initially identified as a male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office where an autopsy was completed and the identity of the victim was confirmed.
BRISTOW — (Press Release) On January 2, officers responded to investigate two suspicious person calls involving a man who is believed to be involved in both incidents.
The incidents were reported in the area of Nokesville Road in Manassas (20109) with the first encounter occurring around 2:20 p.m. when an unknown man approached a 17-year-old female as she was getting out of her vehicle in front of the Target located at 9900 Sowder Village Sq. During the encounter, the male told the female that he needed help programing a GPS device then asked her to get into his vehicle.
STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) A suspect behind the armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday at the PNC Bank inside the
Giant grocery store located at 550 Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford County was arrested Thursday night.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) After consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office regarding the investigation into the fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Opitz Blvd and River Rock Way in Woodbridge on December 4, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit have charged the driver of the 2008 Toyota Camry with failure to yield on a left turn. The driver of the Camry, identified as Nusrat Jahan PRITHEE, was served with a court summons on January 2.
Charged on January 2: [No Photo Available]
