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Additional suspect still sought for Manassas area home invasion

Published February 22, 2017 at 9:40AM | Updated February 24, 2017 at 1:16PM

Vining

From Prince William County Police:

“Malicious Wounding *ARRESTS & ADDITIONAL SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – On February 18, detectives from the Robbery Unit obtained warrants for a sixth suspect, identified as Devaun Andrew JENKINS, involved in a home invasion which occurred at a residence located in the 7900 block of Deward Ct in Manassas on January 22. On February 21, Tyreek VINING and Deangelo ROBERTSON turned themselves into police without incident. Attempts to located Rashad THOMPSON have still been unsuccessful.

Farm Brew Live getting ready for beer, live music, and 100 new employees

By Potomac Local News

Published February 22, 2017 at 6:30AM | Updated February 22, 2017 at 10:57AM

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Honored Prince William K9 Hawkeye dies

By Potomac Local News

Published February 22, 2017 at 5:30AM | Updated February 23, 2017 at 8:49AM

From Prince William police:

GOODBYE HAWKEYE: It is with heavy hearts we announce that Retired K9 Hawkeye passed away this past weekend. Hawkeye served a distinguished career from 2006 – 2015, along with his partner Master Police Officer Bill VanAntwerp. Hawkeye passed peacefully, with his family by his side. He was 13 years old.

Boy, 8, dies in Nokesville ATV crash

By Potomac Local News

Published February 21, 2017 at 2:41PM

From Prince William police:

Fatal Crash Investigation – On February 18 at 5:45PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 14900 block of Deepwood Ln in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a crash involving an ATV. The investigation revealed that the victim, identified as an 8-year-old boy, was riding a 2002 Kawasaki Prairie 650 without a parent’s knowledge or permission when he lost control and struck a tree. The victim was flown to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries on February 21. The victim was not wearing a helmet.

Virginia Speaker of the House Bill Howell, of Stafford, to retire

By Potomac Local News

Published February 21, 2017 at 2:22PM

Howell

Statement from Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Paul Milde:

“On behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the citizens of Stafford County, I would like to thank Bill Howell for his outstanding representation of our area during his 29 years in the General Assembly and 15 years as Speaker.

Mattei Makayla, 15, missing from Dumfries home

By Potomac Local News

Published February 21, 2017 at 9:37AM

From Prince William police:

*MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered juvenile, Mattei Makayla. The investigation revealed that Mattei walked away from her residence located in the 2800 block of Banks Ct in Dumfries (22026) at approximately 6:45AM on February 17th 2017. Mattei left her residence voluntarily and may be in need of assistance which qualifies her as being endangered. Anyone with information on Mattei’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 703-792-6500.

‘We never send people out to ask for or collect money under any circumstances’

By Potomac Local News

Published February 21, 2017 at 9:33AM

A reader told us she spotted someone collecting cash for the homeless on Sunday, Feb. 12 in Manassas.

“Helps homeless children.” New life ministries out of Fredericksburg. Corner of Liberia and Euclid.”

Michele McQuigg

By Press Release

Published February 21, 2017 at 9:26AM | Updated March 31, 2017 at 1:51PM

Michele passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017.

Michele was a resident of Woodbridge, Virginia at the time of her passing.

Updated: Khushbu Amanullah, 16, missing, no longer endandered

By Potomac Local News

Published February 21, 2017 at 8:55AM | Updated February 21, 2017 at 10:13AM

From Prince William police:

*MISSING ENDANGERED JUVENILE: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered juvenile, Khushbu Amanullah. The investigation revealed that Khushbu walked away from her residence located in the 13700 block of Greenbriar Drive in [Dale City] (22193).

Bill lets women get 1 year of birth control pills

By Potomac Local News

Published February 21, 2017 at 5:30AM

Photo: Mike Mullin

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Senate on Thursday passed legislation allowing pharmacists to provide women a full year of birth control pills at once if prescribed by a doctor.

HB 2267, was sponsored by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Springfield. The bill, titled the Birth Control Access Act, will now be sent to Gov. Terry McAuliffe to be signed into law.