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The Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center team is looking for assistance at our upcoming Kids for Kids Triathlon on Sunday, September 17.
Prince William police: “The Prince William County Police Department will participate in the annual National Night Out celebration this year on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, and encourages County residents to lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors as a symbol that they care about their neighborhoods.”
“National Night Out – coordinated by the Community Engagement Section of the Police Department – creates healthy neighborhoods block by block by helping neighbors know one another, celebrate community, and take steps to make neighborhoods safer for all residents.”
Prince William police: “Death Investigation – On July 27 at 7:14 p.m., officers responded to the 11700 block of Antietam Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a death. The investigation revealed a body was found floating in the water behind an address in the above area.”
“Fire and rescue responded and removed the body from the water and confirmed the death. Preliminarily, there were no signs of foul play. The deceased, identified as a 40-year-old man, was confirmed as a missing person who had been reported to police earlier that morning after it was discovered he had left his home on Pineneedle Ct in Woodbridge sometime after 9:30 p.m. the evening prior, on July 26.”
Prince William police: “Felony Hit & Run Crash Investigation – On July 26 at 10:45 p.m, crash investigators responded to Jiffy Lube Live located at 7800 Cellar Door Dr in Bristow (20136) to investigate a hit & run crash that occurred in the parking lot.”
“The investigation revealed the victim, a 23-year-old woman, was leaving the concert and running through parking lot “F6” to her vehicle when she was struck by a white sedan. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.”
“Fortunately, the girl’s father, Dominic Walker of Woodbridge, Virginia, ran back in to save her and the other children.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “A few showers and thunderstorms are possible today and Tuesday. However, most areas will remain dry. Temperatures will remain slightly below normal, and humidity will be relatively low for this time of year.”
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Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats rallied from two separate deficits to take down the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 9-8.”
“It was the Pelicans taking an early lead once again, in the series finale. Andy Garriola came up with a runner on third base in the top of the first, and delivered his 11th RBI of the week to take a 1-0 lead.”
PWCPD is investigating a domestic related stabbing in the 7500 block of Thurston Ln. [Yorkshire, near Manassas].
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds being the greatest threat. High temperatures are also a concern today and a Heat Advisory is in effect.”
“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”
