A Prince William County jury found Naresh Bhatt guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, InsideNoVa reported Tuesday.
The jury returned guilty verdicts on three counts: first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body, and defilement of a dead body. Sentencing is set for March 12, 2027.
Manassas Park Police said the Bridging Futures mentorship program is collecting new toys, books, and gifts for children ages 6-12 through Dec. 15 for 30 local students.
Drop-offs are at school main offices, the Police lobby, the City Hall lobby, and the School Board office. More information is on the Bridging Futures website.
InsideNoVa reported that the defense rested Monday in the Naresh Bhatt murder trial, with a jury verdict possible as soon as Tuesday evening in Manassas.
If the jury has not reached a verdict, proceedings would resume Thursday due to the Veterans Day holiday. Bhatt is charged with first-degree murder and concealment and defilement of a dead body in the 2024 disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Her body has not been found, and he has testified she died by suicide.
City of Manassas Park said all offices in City Hall, Library, DSS, and Public Works will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
The Community Center will be open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Water and sewer emergencies can be reported to police at the non-emergency number, 703-361-1136. Trash collection will run as usual, and offices reopen Thursday.
Santa and Mrs. Claus have a special message at the Santa Send Off on December 4 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., the City of Manassas Park said.
The City of Manassas Park is encouraging residents to use OmniRide Connect, the on-demand service that replaced the former OmniRide Local Route 68, the city said.
The service offers flexible rides between designated locations with no fixed route or schedule. Riders can request a trip through the free OmniRide Mobility app, online at book.omniride.rideco.com, or by phone at 703-730-6664.
Naresh Bhatt testified Thursday that his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, died by suicide, InsideNoVa reports.
Bhatt said he found Mamta unconscious beside her own vomit, pesticides and pills in the early-morning hours of July 30, 2024. He said he attempted CPR using a stethoscope and thermometer.
Two newcomers and one incumbent won seats on the Manassas Park City Council in unofficial results Tuesday.
Roberto Maldonado Jr. led with 2,830 votes (34.98%), followed by incumbent Kevin J. Moreau with 2,524 (31.20%) and Maya I. Miernik with 2,508 (31.00%). Write-ins accounted for the remaining 2.83%.
A crowd gathered outside the new Jirani Coffeehouse in Manassas Park on Friday, Oct. 30, for the opening of the shop’s second location.
The photo of the outdoor gathering on the brick plaza, with people clapping as a man with a microphone addressed them, comes courtesy of state Sen. Danica Roem. The new shop sits on the first floor of Manassas Park City Hall at 100 Park Central Plaza, next to the open-air plaza in the city’s Park Central downtown.
Manassas Journal reports Manassas Park police will resume issuing tickets for expired vehicle decals on Nov. 5.
The annual passenger vehicle decal costs $30, separate from personal property taxes. This year’s stickers are orange and, for the first time, do not carry individual serial numbers, Treasurer Donald Shuemaker told the Journal.
