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Middle and elementary schools in Stafford County will begin instruction earlier when school begins on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Today, the school board delayed start times by about 10 minutes.
Prince William County Government: “Perfekt Blend is the next act slated for the Fridays at 5 Concert series, which is scheduled for this Friday, June 16, at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge.”
“Jaynel Jones, founder and lead singer with Perfekt Blend, said the band will bring something for everyone to enjoy.”
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 11th at approximately 7:36 p.m., Deputy J.D. Hurt responded to Popeyes, located at 253 Garrisonville Road, for a report of a scrambling disorder. It was advised a female was parked in the drive-thru and was refusing to move. The incident wouldn’t be over easy.”
“The suspect advised there was an issue while she was attempting to order chicken and she wasn’t moving until she got her discount, even suggested the vehicle would need to be towed before she voluntarily moved it. Another customer advised she attempted to converse with the suspect when the suspect chest-bumped her.”
Prince William police: “Abduction | Robbery – On June 12 at 7:58AM, officers responded to the 10600 block of Automotive Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed earlier that morning, the victim, a 25-year-old woman, was inside her apartment in the 10200 block of Launch Cl. when an acquaintance, later identified as the accused, entered the residence without consent.”
“While inside the apartment, the accused pushed the victim before taking her phone. The accused refused to return the phone before forcing the victim into a vehicle driven by another acquaintance. While driving, the accused forced the victim to electronically transfer funds from her account.”
Prince William police: “Shooting Investigation – On June 12 at 3:18PM, officers responded to the area of Cloverdale Rd. and Carlsbad Rd. in [Dale City] to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 17-year-old male juvenile and a 19-year-old woman, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived and transported the victims to an area hospital where their injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.”
“The investigation revealed the victims, and two other individuals were inside a parked vehicle when they were approached by three masked men. One of the men brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds, striking the two victims. When the occupants attempted to drive away, they inadvertently reversed into a nearby home before the vehicle stopped. The suspects fled in a separate vehicle prior to police arriving at the scene. No additional injuries were reported. While checking the area, officers located three homes and one vehicle that also sustained damage from being struck by gunfire.
Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee: “The Manassas & Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) will hold its Two Blue Cities Breakfast on Saturday, July 8th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad’s John S. Hutton Jr. Event Hall, 9324 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110 (near the Social Security office).”
“The doors will open at 8:30 am, breakfast will be served at 9 am, and the program will start at 9:30 am.”
Mike Sienkowski, 39, is running for the GOP nomination for Stafford County Treasurer.
Sienkowski has worked for the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office (the office that determines county property values) for the past 17 years. After 17 years as a county employee, Seinkowski wants to oversee the treasurer’s office (the office that produces the tax bills, mails them, and collects payment).
Washington Post: “The last time former Virginia delegates Jennifer Carroll Foy and Hala S. Ayala campaigned, both were chasing history before each ultimately fell short.”
“Carroll Foy sought unsuccessfully in 2021 to become the first African American woman to be elected governor of any state. Ayala — who identifies as Afro-Latina, Lebanese and Irish — aimed to be the first woman of color to hold a statewide office in Virginia during her unsuccessful run for lieutenant governor that same year. In Virginia, candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run separately, not on a traditional two-person ticket.”
