Greetings, Prince William – If you enjoy coaching sports, Martin K. Alloy Boys & Girls Club of Manassas wants to meet you! They need Volunteer Coaches age 18+ to coach basketball and volleyball to youth, boys, and girls. Practices are held during the week; games are normally played on weekends. Volunteers must be vaccinated (2 doses) and successfully complete a BGCGW background check. You’ll feel great as you work with youth and teens and watch them develop and improve their skills and performance! Perk: BGCGW will comp up to 2 children to play volleyball and/or basketball for FREE! Must pay for an annual membership: $50 (ages 5-12) and $25 (ages 13-18). Please email [email protected] for more information.
If you love animals and running, we have a terrific opportunity for you! The wonderful people at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets need an experienced volunteer age 18+ to help with coordinating, managing, and executing walk/run fundraisers. The goal is to host a 5K race in Prince William during early fall. It’s not too early to begin planning, and you’ll feel great as you promote a healthy event that will help homeless and abused animals! Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Brain Injury Services is looking for a PALS volunteer (Providing a Link for Survivors) to be a friend to a young woman living in Arlington, recovering from a brain injury. This would be a once-a-month commitment to accompany the client on outings. Please email [email protected] or call 703.451.8881, ext.232, for more information.
You can help our senior citizens! Prince William Area Agency on Aging is looking for
Home Delivered Meals Drivers age 18+ to deliver noontime meals to homebound seniors Monday-Friday, 10 am-12 pm. Routes take about 1.5 hours to complete. Schedules are flexible. The program operates out of the two senior centers located in Manassas and Woodbridge. Volunteers must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and proof of insurance. Volunteers must also pass a criminal background check, paid by PWC. You’ll get the warm fuzzies as you deliver both a smile to seniors’ faces and a hot, nutritious meal! Please contact Tracy at 703.792.4583 or visit http://bit.ly/3IPKVfJ for more information.
Are you a people person? The staff at Capital Caring Health needs a virtual volunteer to help with volunteer recruitment for their various programs. This virtual opportunity is about 10 hours a month and involves social media, marketing, and outreach support. This is an excellent remote opportunity; you’ll gain nonprofit management and communication experience! Please email [email protected] to learn more.
You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Session on April 19, 6pm-7pm. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting.
If you love admin work, the folks at CFH (formerly Catholics for Housing) want to meet you! They need a volunteer bilingual Office Assistant who can keep the day-to-day office operations going and assist callers and clients. Duties include answering phones, helping visitors, help with the website and program applications. Flexible schedule, 2-3 days a week, 4-6 hours each shift. Bilingual skills in Spanish required. You’ll feel great as you help this agency make affordable housing possible for their clients! Please email [email protected] for more information.
Attention, Feline Fans! Last Chance Animal Rescue needs cat-loving volunteers to help with cat and kitten care and adoptions in the Manassas PetSmart, 10834 Sudley Manor Drive. Volunteers aged 14+ welcome; volunteers between ages 14-17 must volunteer with a responsible adult. Duties include loving on the kitties, playing with and socializing them, feeding, and light cleaning, including litter box scooping. Volunteers would also help with greeting potential adopters, introducing them to the kitty guests, and processing adoptions. Training and orientation are provided. Be prepared to commit to one or more shifts (AM or PM) per week; hours are available on weekdays and weekends. You’ll purr with delight knowing that you’re helping to care for cats from high-kill shelters and place them in loving homes! Please visit http://bit.ly/3JxbyH0 to fill out and sign a Volunteer Agreement. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Attention Plant Lovers and Gardeners! Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road in Broad Run, is offering a series of family-friendly training for volunteers to be certified in invasive vine removal at their facility. Once certified, volunteers can come to the Preserve any time, on their own schedule, and independently work to remove invasive vines. Training is required to learn more about invasive vine identification and removal techniques. Training for 2023 will be offered on April 22, August 12, and October 14 1:30 pm-3:30 pm each date. It’s family-friendly, and you’ll enjoy being outdoors in this beautiful facility and helping the staff as you clear out vines that could strangle trees and plants! Please visit http://bit.ly/3J9YUNR for more information on this opportunity. Visit www.leopoldspreserve.com/calendar to sign up.
Leopold’s Preserve also needs bird-loving volunteers to help monitor bluebird, purple martin, or wood duck boxes. Monitors regularly check the boxes to support data collection – how many birds use their nest boxes and how many babies are born. They have lots of boxes and can’t monitor all of them without your help! Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Is your office or club looking for a group project? SERVE’s Family Shelter has a need for small groups of 5-7 volunteers to provide, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for about 60 guests in their shelter throughout 2023! Volunteers have the option to prepare the meal offsite and do a drive-by drop-off delivery of the meal to the shelter or to prepare and serve onsite in the shelter kitchen. It’s a wonderful way to give back and provide a home-cooked nutritious meal for those coping with homelessness! Please email [email protected] or call 571.748.2674 for more information and a list of meal openings during the year.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
The man suspected of abducting the woman from her home in New York and then taking her to Virginia, where she died following shots fired after a police pursuit, remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Today, Virginia State Police said 34-year-old Michael Davis of Chesterfield County, Virginia, abducted 34-year-old Tatiana David, with whom he shared a child, according to media reports.
Davis has not been charged.
At 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, a Virginia State Police trooper saw Davis’ car, a Jeep Cherokee traveling south on Interstate 95. According to a state police spokeswoman, the vehicle’s license plates did not match the registration.
The trooper stopped Davis on the side of the highway and spoke to him. The trooper returned to the cruiser to run the vehicle information and learned the driver was wanted for abduction.
Davis then took off, leading police on a chase that ended when Davis crashed his car near the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico. As police approached the Cherokee, someone started shooting, and police returned fire, said a police spokeswoman.
David died on the scene. The state medical examiner will perform an autopsy to determine her cause of death.
A helicopter flew Davis to a hospital for treatment.
Nine Virginia State Troopers are on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. None were injured.
Police found two guns at the crash scene.
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Prince William County Republicans canceled a series of mass meetings to determine candidates for three Board of County Supervisors seats.
The unneeded party conventions were to be used to determine the candidates for each office. Only one Republican filed to run for each seat by the April 6 filing date, negating the need for a nominating contest.
The GOP candidate in the Gainesville District is incumbent Bob Weir, who won his seat in a special election this February. He’s running unopposed at the moment.
Occoquan District, the nominee is Karla L. Justice. She’ll face incumbent Kenny Boddye (D).
Woodbridge District, the candidate is Jeannie LaCroix, who’ll face incumbent Margaret Franklin (D).
Incumbent Yesli Vega (R), the Coles District Supervisor who made an unsuccessful bid for congress in 2022, says she’ll seek relation to the seat. She’ll face Idris A. Jibowu-O’Connor (D).
Republican Verndell Charlotte Robinson will run the Potomac District (Dumfries area) to unseat incumbent Andrea Bailey. Bailey is facing a Primary challenger, Democrat Kim Short, on June 20, 2023.
Meanwhile, the race for Board of County Supervisors At-Large Chair, now held by Ann Wheeler (D), is heading up with two candidates vying for the Republican and two Democrats vying for their party’s nomination.
Jeanine Lawson (R), Brentsville District Supervisor since 2014, is facing a Primary Election challenger in Ken Knarr on June 20 — despite the fact county Republicans have distanced themselves from Knarr.
Also, on June 20, Democrats will choose from incumbent Ann Wheeler or Deshundra Jefferson for their party’s candidate for the At-large chair seat, responsible for setting the agenda for the Board of County Supervisors.
Sheriff Glen Hill (R) wants to keep his seat in what is shaping up to be another rematch with Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh King (D), whom he defeated in 2019.
Matt Lowery (R) seeks to unseat county Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth.
Republicans are also making it interesting in several House of Delegates races. In the 21st District (Gainesville, Haymarket), Republicans Josh Quill and John Stirrup (former county supervisor) will face each other in a June 2023 Primary. Josh Thomas is a Democrat in the race.
Ian Lovejoy, a former Manassas City Councilmember, is the GOP nominee in District 22 (Bristow and central Prince William County). He’ll face Democrat Travis Nembhard.
Here’s our full list of candidates seeking office at all levels in Prince William County in 2023.
Prince William County Transportation Director Rick Canizales said this team is reconsidering a plan to build a flyover at the county's "Frogger" intersection at Route 123 and Old Bridge Road near Occoquan.
"We're taking a step back and looking at other concepts," said Rick Canizales, transportation director. "We're taking a moment to make sure we're doing the right thing for the citizens, the businesses, and the travelers of this area."
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Visitors to the popular Port of Falmouth Park on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County won't have to pay to park on weekdays this summer.
The Stafford Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure that institutes a $25 parking fee on weekends and holidays. Fees will be collected from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the Monday of Labor Day.
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Police said the driver was involved in an argument with the 33-year-old woman who, along with the 5-year-old, were passengers inside his car. The driver intentionally drove into oncoming traffic and struck an oncoming car, police said.
The 33-year-old woman and child died at a hospital, while doctors treated the 46-year-old woman at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Double Fatality Crash Investigation | Manslaughter *ARREST – On April 7, crash investigators charged the driver of the 2007 Chrysler 300 involved in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Dumfries Rd and Fortuna Center Plz in Dumfries (22025) on April 5. The crash killed a 33-year-old woman and 5-year-old girl who were both passengers in the vehicle being driven by the accused. The crash also seriously injured the 46-year-old female driver of the other vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, after their vehicle was stuck by the accused.
The investigation revealed, based on evidence collected, the accused and the adult female passenger were involved in a verbal altercation as they, and the 5-year-old, were driving northbound on Dumfries Rd. During the argument, the accused intentionally drove their vehicle into oncoming traffic, striking the Suburban which was traveling in the opposite direction. Both the accused and adult female passenger were not wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.
The child was also determined to have not been properly restrained. The driver of the Suburban was properly seat belted. Following the investigation, and subsequent consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, crash investigators obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Mustafa Nofel ALJAZAIRI. On the evening of April 7, the accused was located and arrested without incident at his residence in Stafford. The investigation continues.
Arrested on April 7: [No photo available]
Mustafa Nofel ALJAZAIRI, 33, of 181 Onville Rd in Stafford
Charged with two counts of manslaughter and one count of malicious wounding
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
A 17-year-old boy died in a crash on Featherstone Road, near Farm Creek Drive, in Woodbridge on Easter Sunday.
Police said the driver lost control of his car while traveling at a high rate of speed while trying to pass someone on the road.
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Fatal Crash Investigation – On April 9 at 8:19AM, officers responded to the area of Featherstone Rd near Walnut St in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a single vehicle crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2019 Toyota Yaris was traveling eastbound on Featherstone Rd at an apparent high rate of speed, when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control.
The vehicle left the roadway and struck a building located in the 1200 block of Featherstone Rd before rolling onto its roof. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. The driver, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, was transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries sustained in the crash later that evening.
Due to the age of deceased, the identity of the driver will not be disclosed by law enforcement. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact police.
Identified:
The deceased driver of the 2019 Toyota Yaris was identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge
The Prince William County Transportation Department will host two town-hall meetings in Fairfax and Manassas Park on a $300 million bypass about four miles long and wedged between the Fairmont and Loch Lomond neighborhoods in Sudley, near Manassas.
The department calls them public information meetings, held on Wednesday, April 19, at Centreville Elementary School, 14330 Green Trails Boulevard, in Centreville, and Thursday, April 20, at Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, both beginning at 6:30 p.m.
County leaders have previously said construction crews might need to demolish some homes to make way for the new street, though road crews have not released a final plan for the project. The road will be an extension of Godwin Drive in Manassas, along an alignment once called the Tri-County Parkway until that project was scrapped.
The Prince William County Department of Transportation is hosting in-person Public Information Meetings (PIMs) about the Route 28 Bypass project on Wednesday, April 19 in Fairfax County and Thursday, April 20 in Prince William County, both beginning at 6:30 pm.
he meetings will inform residents about the project’s background, and current status, including aspects of the Bypass that most directly impact the PWC community. During the events, we plan to provide an overview of the projects latest updates and timeline, give the public an opportunity to review the project exhibits on display, engage in information sharing and discussion, meet with Prince William County representatives, and provide input. Spanish interpretation will be provided for those who prefer Spanish. Additional information about the project can be found at route28bypass.com.
You can submit questions before the meeting by emailing [email protected]. All questions will be responded to in a timely manner via email or through our website, route28bypass.com.
Prince William fire and rescue crews spent the day Friday, April 7, 2023, dousing multiple house fires.
Between 3:28 PM and 4:27 PM yesterday afternoon, units were dispatched to 4 working fires.
3:28 PM units were dispatched to the 4400 blk of Hamilton Drive (Dale City) for a report of a single-family dwelling on fire. The home received extensive damage. One adult was displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of the fire was combustible materials placed in the vicinity of a space heater.
3:49 PM units were dispatched to the 8800 blk of Vicksburg Ct. (Sudley) for a townhouse reported on fire. The home’s exterior sustained moderate damage. Three adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was accidental.
4:18 PM units were dispatched to the 1300 blk of Eisenhower Circle (Woodbridge Station Apartments) for an apartment building on fire. Crews arrived with heavy fire on the 4th floor. A total of 14 residential apartments were impacted. The incident displaced 48 occupants. The Fire Marshal’s Office is still the investigating the cause of the incident. These apartments were not built with sprinkler protection. Had that been the case, damage would have been much less.
4:27 PM units were dispatched to the 4800 blk of Kilbane Road (Dale City) for a single-family dwelling fire. The home sustained extensive damage. Two (2) adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the fire to be accidental.
*Very satisfying to report, there were no injuries reported from these 4 major fire incidents. The Building Official did declare all 4 structures were unsafe to occupy.
A very special thanks for the American Red Cross who responded and assisted on the 4 above incidents. Through their efforts, all of those displaced were afforded assistance in their time of need.
— Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue
…FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING…* WHAT…Sub-fre…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, north central and northern
Maryland, central, northern, northwest and western Virginia
and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.* WHEN…From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
