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RACSB Plans Stafford Open House

Published September 18, 2014 at 3:27PM

STAFFORD, Va. — The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) will host a series of open house events their five outpatient clinics. The events are an opportunity for RACSB to provide local and state elected officials as well as community members with an update on the community-based mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, prevention, and early intervention services offered by RACSB.

An event in Stafford will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at the Stafford County Clinic, Charles A. Cooper Building, 15 Hope Road from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

4 Teens Tied to Molotov Cocktail Incident

By Potomac Local News

Published September 18, 2014 at 3:03PM

MANASSAS, Va. – On September 16, City of Manassas Fire Marshals and police officers arrested four teenagers connected to a Molotov Cocktail found in front of a home in the 9600 block of Shannon Lane on August 11. Each of the teenagers were charged with three felony counts.

According to the report, no court date has been scheduled and the teenagers will remain at the Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center.

Homeowner Finds Man Trying to Climb into Bedroom Window

By Amber Champ

Published September 18, 2014 at 2:25PM

TRIANGLE, Va. – On September 16, a homeowner told police that while he was watching TV, he saw a man trying to climb into his home through a bedroom window. Police say that once the homeowner approached the intruder, the intruder left the scene on foot.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police;

4 Teens Tied to Molotov Cocktail Incident

By Amber Champ

Published September 18, 2014 at 2:24PM

MANASSAS, Va. – On September 16, City of Manassas Fire Marshals and police officers arrested four teenagers connected to the Molotov Cocktail found in front of a home in the 9600 block of Shannon Lane on August 11. Each of the teenagers were charged with three felony counts.

According to the report, no court date has been scheduled and the teenagers will remain at the Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center.

Suspect in Potomac Mills Strangulation Arrested

By Amber Champ

Published September 18, 2014 at 2:02PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On September 16, officers identified and arrested a male suspect connected to an incident that occurred on March 20, police say that he grabbed, choked, and then tried to force a 34-year-old female victim into a car after demanding her car keys.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Man Breaks Windows with Brick, Charges and Spits at Officers

By Potomac Local News

Published September 18, 2014 at 2:00PM

MANASSAS, Va. – On September 15, a 911 caller told police that his friend was trying to get into their home by breaking the windows using a brick. Once officers arrived and tried to approach the man, police say that the man charged at them and spat at one of the officers once in custody.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Man Breaks Windows with Brick, Charges and Spits at Officers

By Amber Champ

Published September 18, 2014 at 1:58PM

MANASSAS, Va. – On September 15, a 911 caller told police that his friend was trying to get into their home by breaking the windows using a brick. Once officers arrived and tried to approach the man, police say that the man charged at them and spat at one of the officers once in custody.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Stephen Matthew Taber, son of Dumfries Town Manager, Has Died

By Potomac Local News

Published September 17, 2014 at 5:50PM | Updated September 17, 2014 at 6:34PM

MANASSAS, Va. — The son of Dumfries Town Manager Daniel Taber has died at age at 28.

Stephen Matthew Taber died Sept. 12. He had been working in a store that sells electronic cigarettes, located in Morgantown, WVa. He was also the owner of an internet business, Vapor Swag, which sold e-cigarettes online, according to Taber’s obituary.

Alfredo N. Fernandez, of Montclair, Completed U.S. Navy Basic Training

By Press Release

Published September 17, 2014 at 11:55AM

Navy Seaman Apprentice Alfredo N. Fernandez, son of Claudia Fernandez of Montclair, Va., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Fernandez completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

Future of Quantico Farmers Market in Doubt

By Potomac Local News

Published September 17, 2014 at 10:12AM

Cousins Diana and Amanda from Manassas came out on opening day of the Dale City Farmers Market to pick up kettle corn. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

QUANTICO, Va — Last Thursday marked the end of season and possibly the run of the farmers’ market at Quantico.

When the program launched last year, it was funded as a part of the Healthy Base Initiative pilot program. With funding cut for next season, Elizabeth Borst, Quantico Farmers’ Market Manager,said they are working on alternative resources to keep the market afloat. On average, 500 people visited the market each week. It’s a hopeful number but Borst admits that numbers need to double to remain viable.