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On May 24, at 6:11 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 8500 block of Charnwood Court near Manassas to investigate a stabbing.
The investigation revealed that a 22-year-old man and an acquaintance were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. The acquaintance, identified as Danaisa Xiane Matthews, allegedly stabbed the victim in the leg before leaving the house. The victim was treated at an area hospital, where police were contacted. Officers obtained arrest warrants for Matthews, described as a 23-year-old black woman, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and 160 pounds. Attempts to locate Matthews have been unsuccessful.
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, was Monday, marking the beginning of a season filled with sunshine, warmth, and endless possibilities. As we dive into the summer months, we want to know how you plan to make the most of it. Whether you’re hitting the beach, exploring nature trails, firing up the grill for a barbecue, enjoying local festivals, or simply relaxing indoors, we’d love to hear about your favorite summer activity. Let us know by participating in our poll below!
Attendees will enjoy an all-you-can-eat selection of tapas, complemented by a tequila flight, two margaritas, or drinks of their choice. To sweeten the evening, a cupcake dessert will also be served. The fundraiser will feature live entertainment, ensuring a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for all guests.
Tickets for the event are priced at $50 each, offering an excellent opportunity for community members to support a good cause while enjoying a night out. All proceeds from the event will support the Georgetown South Community Council, which works to enhance the quality of life for residents in the area through various initiatives and programs.
Land on Va. 234 formerly owned by Parsons Farm landscaping outlet, which is now closed, was recently sold to Amazon Web Services for $218 million.
As Memorial Day approaches, we are interested in learning more about how our community observes this important holiday.
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is staging a production of “The Wizard of Oz.” This classic tale follows young Dorothy Gale as she travels from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. Audiences will join Dorothy on her journey along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s work, which includes the iconic score from the MGM film.
Performances are scheduled as follows: Wednesday matinees will have meal service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with show-only arrivals at 12:45 p.m., and the performance starting at 1:30 p.m.. Thursday to Saturday evenings will have meal service and appetizers from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., show-only arrivals at 6:45 p.m., and the performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees will feature meal service and appetizers from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., show-only arrivals at 2:15 p.m., and the performance starting at 3 p.m.
Two Jordanian nationals were known to federal authorities before they attempted to breach security at Quantico Marine Corps Base.
The first unidentified man was admitted into the U.S. on a student visa on September 11, 2022, which expired 18 weeks later, on January 14, 2023. The second man crossed the U.S. from Mexico to California six weeks ago, on April 8, 2024. The next day, the U.S. Border Patrol issued a notice to appear before an immigration judge and, later that day, released the man into the U.S.
Murder Investigation *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On May 22, 2024, a second suspect was identified and arrested in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 14100 block of Big Crest Ln. in Woodbridge (22191) on July 18, 2023. While continuing to investigate the incident, detectives learned of a second juvenile suspect involved in the incident and obtained detention orders. Further investigation revealed that a group of males, including the victim and the suspect, met in the above area to conduct a marijuana transaction when rounds were fired, fatally striking the victim. Detectives identified the suspect as a 17-year-old male juvenile. On May 22, the accused was located and arrested in Stafford County by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Another juvenile suspect was previously arrested in connection to the incident on July 21, 2023.
Arrested on May 22: [Juvenile]
