There were two home fires this week in Prince William.
On the evening on May 25, Prince William fire and rescue were called to a fire at a single-family home on Edmonston Drive in Manassas.
There were two home fires this week in Prince William.
On the evening on May 25, Prince William fire and rescue were called to a fire at a single-family home on Edmonston Drive in Manassas.
The Haymarket Police department has arrested two individuals involved with the possession of narcotics.
On May 24, a Haymarket police officer stopped a suspect – 24-year old Grace Dryden – for a traffic violation on James Madison Highway. According to Haymarket police, during a search of Dryden’s vehicle, marijuana and other controlled substances were found.
Potomac Local sent a candidate survey to Scott Surovell. He’s running to become the next Virginia State Senator in the 36th District encompassing south Fairfax County, eastern Prince William County, and North Stafford. The seat is currently held by Linda “Toddy” Puller who will retire.
Surovell faces Republican Gerald “Jerry” Foreman who also seeks the 36th District Seat. Foreman is the Mayor of Dumfries.
On the evening of May 23, Prince William police responded to a call for an assault in Manassas.
According to Prince William police, the victim – a 36-year old Manassas man – stated to police that we was working on his vehicle when the suspect – 42-year old Manuel Jesus Hernandez – struck him in the head from behind with a shovel.
Police in Manassas made another arrest in an ongoing investigation into suspected sexual predators.
Here’s the latest in a press release:
At 4:15 a.m. this morning, Prince William police responded to a call in the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge, to investigate a vehicle crash.
According to Prince William police, their investigation showed that a pedestrian – identified as 44-year old Woodbridge man Noe Zarte Mares – was crossing Jefferson Davis Highway when he was hit by a 2005 Freightliner tractor-trailer.
Osbourn High School’s performing arts department was given the Grammy Foundation Signature Enterprise Award for their work with students on music education.
During a ceremony, members of the department received the award, along with a $5,500 check to help fund future music programs, said a Manassas City Public Schools release.
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