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Police Blotter

Suspect with Warrants Rams Deputy Vehicles, Caught After Chase in Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

Deputies spotted the suspect in a parking lot along Southpoint Parkway just before 6 p.m. When they tried to stop him, the man struck two marked vehicles and fled. Deputies quickly gave chase and safely stopped the vehicle a short time later.

The Spotsylvania man now faces several new charges, including felony eluding, assault on law enforcement, and destruction of property. He was also served with five outstanding warrants, including charges of strangulation, abduction with force, and unlawful entry.

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Fredericksburg

Spanberger Taps Crump, Frazier, Richardson, Hall, and Braswell for Transition Committee

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Spanberger Facebook page

“These Virginians not only bring together deep ties from across every region of our Commonwealth, but the experience, integrity and know-how required to deliver the pragmatic and principled leadership that Virginians overwhelmingly voted for this November,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported.

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Schools

Girls Flag Football Finds a Home in Prince William County Schools

By Uriah Kiser

“I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this because it was really fun,” Prince William County Public Schools reported. “Being supported by the Commanders made it so much better and finishing the season on our home field [from our turf program] was surreal too.”

“This was an awesome opportunity for these young ladies,” the school division reported. “It was an opportunity for them to have another sport to compete in and just look at the turnout around Prince William County. I hope (this game) continues to spread out.”

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Main Street Debuts Holiday Lineup Downtown

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Visit Fredericksburg

“Downtown Fredericksburg is especially magical during the holidays,” Fredericksburg Main Street announced. “From skating along the river to solving riddles in our shop windows, these experiences are designed to make it easier than ever for people to slow down, explore, and support our local businesses.”

“Extended parking, special events, and family-friendly activities all work together to support our small businesses,” Executive Director Chris Allen added. “When people spend more time downtown, they discover new favorite shops, restaurants, and traditions that bring them back throughout the year.”

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Prince William

LOCCA/PELT to Host Nov. 20 Zoom Meeting on Parks Bond, Trails and Transportation Projects

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association

“A discussion will take place pertaining to trails, parks & green spaces in Prince William County. This is in advance of a proposed County Bond referendum for parks, trails, and green spaces,” Lake Ridge–Occoquan–Coles Civic Association/PELT Committee stated. “There has also been an ongoing discussion pertaining to an indoor sports recreational center possibly to be located in ‘The Landing at Prince William Small Area Plan’ near the future 14th High School or elsewhere in Prince William County.”

“PWC DOT reps and a VDOT Rep. will discuss the latest developments along the Old Bridge Road/Route 123 intersection design, as well as the Prince William Parkway and Old Bridge Road intersection re-design at the vicinity of The Glen Shopping Center area and other projects related to the former VDOT Strategically-Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) projects.”

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Prince William

PWCS Investigates Chain-Gang Crew for Electronic Device Use at Forest Park–Battlefield Game

By Uriah Kiser

“It was reported that the volunteers working the first-down chains were inappropriately using communication devices. Once discovered, the referees asked the volunteers to remove the devices. The chain gang volunteers were asked to leave the game to mitigate any further disruptions,” InsideNoVa reported. “The results of that investigation will ‘be forwarded to the Virginia High School League, who will assist in determining if penalties are warranted.’”

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Prince William

Seven displaced after early morning house fire

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Prince William fire and rescue

A major house fire broke out early Saturday morning in Lake Ridge, displacing seven people but causing no injuries.

Fire crews were called to the 19200 block of Luca Station Way, near Old Bridge Elementary School, at 2:44 a.m. and found heavy flames emanating from the garage, which were spreading into the home. All residents had safely evacuated before firefighters arrived. A second alarm was briefly issued due to the fire’s intensity and reports that someone might still be inside, but those units were quickly returned to service.

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Prince William

Federal Jury Convicts Woodbridge Man on Income Tax Charges

By Uriah Kiser

“Omini Tete Riman, 60, earned income as an information technology specialist and landlord,” U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced. “Riman filed false Internal Revenue Service Forms 1040 for tax years 2013 and 2014, resulting in tax refunds of $213,577 for 2013 and $186,468 for 2014, to which he was not entitled.”

“Riman took numerous steps to frustrate the IRS’s collection efforts,” the office said, including transferring property to a trust, directing income to accounts in the trust’s name, telling a tenant to ignore IRS notices and calling them a “scam,” and submitting false documents claiming an IRS officer had received more than $600,000 from him.

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Traffic

Smithfield Road and Doves Lane to Close for Daytime Drainage Work Nov. 17–19

By Uriah Kiser

“Smithfield Road (Route 746) between Petterson Lane and Sinclair Lane (Route 747) will be closed to through traffic during daytime hours Monday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Doves Lane (Route 650) between Shawnee Lane (Route 793) and Bradley Forest Road (Route 752) will be closed to through traffic during daytime hours for drainage pipe replacement,” Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Those needing to reach properties along Smithfield Road and Doves Lane will have access; however, drivers will not be able to go beyond the work sites in either direction.”

“Smithfield Road through traffic will be detoured via Coopers Lane, Bradley Forest Road and Doves Lane back to Smithfield Road; Doves Lane through traffic will be detoured via Smithfield Road, Coopers Lane and Bradley Forest Road back to Doves Lane.”

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Prince William

Occoquan Updates: Council News, Business Changes, and Holiday Events

By Uriah Kiser
Overlooking Occoquan [Photo: Occoquan Town Instagram page]

Mayor Ernie Porta’s latest Occoquan Radio Podcast recapped the November 5 Town Council meeting and shared updates on local businesses and upcoming holiday events. Here’s what residents should know:

For more on town events, visit VisitOccoquanVA.com/events.

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