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Suspect Arrested in Connection to Fatal Shooting of 18-Year-Old in Manassas

Published September 19, 2024 at 6:52AM

On September 17, German Joseph Torres Lizama, the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ashlin Yamileth Paz in Manassas, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Lynn, Massachusetts. The shooting occurred on July 18 near Pineview Rd and Cregger Ln, where officers responded to reports of a shooting and found Paz in a nearby wooded area with fatal gunshot wounds. Torres Lizama will remain incarcerated in Massachusetts until his extradition to Virginia.

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Fredericksburg Nationals Capture Carolina League Championship

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 19, 2024 at 6:33AM

Photo: Mike Salmon

The Fredericksburg Nationals have claimed their first Carolina League Championship since moving to Fredericksburg, defeating the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in a thrilling series finale on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. This marks the franchise’s first championship since 2014.

The FredNats rebounded from a loss in the second game of the series, played as part of a doubleheader due to a rainout, to clinch the title with a 3-0 victory in game three. In game two, the Nationals’ offense was stifled, as they managed just one hit in a 3-0 loss to Kannapolis, forcing a winner-takes-all third game.

Prince William County Police Department Seeks Community Feedback for Accreditation Process

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2024 at 1:50PM

Prince William Police Captain Jacques Poirier, commander of western district operations

The Prince William County Police Department, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), has launched an online portal to gather community feedback as part of its accreditation process. The department is committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and professionalism, which includes actively engaging with residents, business owners, and visitors to ensure continuous improvement.

The online portal will allow community members to share their thoughts on the department’s adherence to CALEA standards, their engagement with the community, and the quality of public safety services. This portal is part of the department’s broader goal to foster a partnership with the community and uphold its pursuit of professional excellence.

Exclusive Interview with Mark Wolfe: Get Answers to Key Questions About the Future of Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated September 19, 2024 at 12:28PM

In this exclusive interview, Wolfe tackles critical questions, such as:

With early voting beginning on Friday, September 20, 2024, this is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the future of Manassas. Potomac Local News is committed to bringing you exclusive interviews with the people who want to lead your city. We’re asking the questions that matter and getting the answers Manassas residents need before heading to the polls.

Prince William County’s New Crisis Receiving Center Faces Funding Hurdles Amidst Medicaid Challenges

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated September 20, 2024 at 10:53AM

A former Gander Mountain store at 14011 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge will be used as a mental health crisis center.

Prince William County is developing a new Crisis Receiving Center (CRC), which will provide much-needed mental health and substance abuse services to the community. Set to replace the former Gander Mountain store at 14040 Worth Avenue, the 79,000-square-foot facility is expected to serve as a state model for addressing mental health crises. Still, operational funding hurdles have emerged due to Medicaid restrictions.

The CRC will feature 16 32 beds—~~eight~~ 16 for adults and ~~eight~~ 16 for children—for individuals needing urgent mental health care. Patients may arrive independently, be transferred from local hospitals, or be brought in by police. Once at the center, individuals will receive continuous monitoring and care for up to 23 hours a day, typically staying between three and five days as they stabilize and prepare for the next steps in their treatment journey.

Game 2 of Carolina League Championship Postponed Due to Storms; Potential Doubleheader Today

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 18, 2024 at 8:30AM

Tonight’s Game 2 of the Carolina League Championship Series between the Fredericksburg Nationals (FredNats) and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers has been postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will now look to play a potential doubleheader today, with the first game scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Both games are set to last seven innings each, but if the FredNats win the first game, they will be crowned Carolina League champions, making the second game unnecessary.

Fans who had tickets for Tuesday night’s postponed matchup will have the option to exchange their tickets for an equal or lesser value ticket for tomorrow’s doubleheader. Gates are expected to open at 4 o’clock this afternoon.

Prince William Police Make Arrest in 2010 Cold Case

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published September 17, 2024 at 9:26PM

Shane Ryan Donahue

Prince William County Police made an arrest Tuesday in the 14-year-old cold case of Shane Ryan Donahue, who was 23 at the time of his disappearance.

The suspect was identified as 43-year-old Timothy Sean Hickerson, who lives in Palm Coast, Fla. Hickerson was arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and will be extradited to Virginia.

FredNats One Win Away from North Divisional Championship in Tonight’s Home Showdown

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 17, 2024 at 1:41PM

After securing a 6-4 win on the road in Game 1, the FredNats return home to try and finish the series with a victory. Starting pitcher Alex Clemmey takes the mound for Fredericksburg, making his second playoff start. Clemmey had an early solid outing in his first playoff start but struggled in the 4th inning. Travis Sthele is expected to back him up from the bullpen while Kannapolis sends righty Tanner McDougal to the mound.

In Game 1, the FredNats led wire-to-wire, jumping ahead with key RBI hits from Caleb Lomavita and Nate Ochoa and a clutch two-run single from Seaver King in the 5th. Despite a strong comeback effort from the Cannonballers, Fredericksburg held on, aided by a stellar outfield assist from Cristhian Vaquero and solid relief pitching from Robert Cranz and Anthony Arguelles.

FABA Highlights Region’s Housing Challenges, Advocates for Industry Support, Electing Pro-Build Candidates to Local Boards

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published September 17, 2024 at 11:00AM

New housing being built off of Stafford's Little Whim Road.

The Fredericksburg Area Builder’s Association (FABA) held their annual Bourbon & Oysters meeting at Spotsylvania’s A. Smith Bowman Distillery on September 12 to network and discuss upcoming industry needs.

Karl Eckhardt, Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs at the National Association of Home Builders, discussed his efforts to engage with local and state governments, emphasizing the importance of advocacy in addressing housing development challenges. He discussed the hurdles posed by new Housing and Urban Development (HUD) energy regulations and the national shortage of skilled labor needed for home construction. Eckhardt also highlighted upcoming tax reforms that could impact small businesses and shared his outlook on potential shifts in Congress after the next election. He stressed the importance of financial support for FABA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) to help support legislative decisions in favor of the housing industry.

Library Board of Trustees Elects Chair and Vice Chair, Appoints Executive Director

By Aya Karouane

Published September 17, 2024 at 10:30AM

Rebecca Purdy was appointed Executive Director of the Central Rappahanock Regional Library System [Photo: CRRL]

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Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Board of Trustees held elections at their September 9 quarterly meeting and elected David Ross as Chair and Christy Maupin as Vice Chair.