Acting Communications Director Lisa Sievel-Otten said the chief concern and reason for this change was safety.
“Safety is very important for the residents and those working on the roads,” she said. “A slower speed in certain situations is safer.”
Felony Child Abuse – On July 6, detectives, in coordination with Child Protective Services, concluded the investigation into a child abuse case that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 9700 block of Fairmont Ave. in Manassas (20109) on January 26. The investigation revealed the mother of the victims, a 2-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, left the children unattended for an extended period on the evening of January 26. Later that evening, an acquaintance assumed care of the children. While caring for the children, the caregiver bathed the boy without checking the temperature of the water. The following day, the mother observed significant markings on the boy and took him to an area hospital where he was treated for serious burn injuries. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for both parties. On July 6, both the mother, Ninoska Marisol TORRES MORADEL and the caregiver, identified as Marvin De Jesus Alvarado LOZANO, were located and arrested in Manassas City.
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On July 8, the suspect, identified as Kevin Lee JACKSON, who was sought in connection to the destruction of property that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 8400 block of Carneros Valley Ct. in Bristow (20136) on June 22, was arrested. Another suspect was previously arrested in connection to the investigation on July 3.
Update 3:45 p.m. — Prince William police just issued a statement.
On July 9 at 2:08PM, officers responded to Manassas Mall located at 8300 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting-in-progress. Arriving officers conducted a precautionary search of the building resulting in no active scene being identified. Preliminary indications are an altercation occurred outside the mall in the parking lot between two groups. At one point during the encounter, shots were fired, and the parties dispersed. Uninvolved parties and possible witnesses ran into the mall alerting others to the incident in the parking lot, sparking initial panic. Two injured parties have been identified, one was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower body where police were notified, and the other was located on the scene with a minor wound to the lower body believed to have been caused by a ricochet. No additional information is known about these individuals or their possible involvement, if any, in the incident. Both parties are expected to survive. A vehicle has been stopped near the incident and additional parties have been detained. Their involvement in the incident has not been confirmed at this time. Police remain on the scene. The incident is contained and is not believed to be random. Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to aid in the investigation to contact police at 703-792-6500. General access to the mall may be restricted at this time as the investigation continues.
OmniRide has reported ridership changes for its Express and Local bus services for May 2024.
OmniRide Express, which provides commuter bus services from Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties to the Pentagon and Washington, D.C., saw its average daily ridership increase by less than one percent in May compared to April. This indicates a stable ridership pattern, with no significant changes observed over the month.
We’ve asked Democrats seeking a congressional seat in our area where they stand on supporting President Biden’s re-election bid.
In the 10th Congressional District, which includes Manassas, Manassas Park, and western Prince William County, Suhas Subramanyam gave his full-throated support to the president.
The Manassas Museum will host a lecture on Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., focusing on the critically acclaimed book, “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson.
The lecture will delve into the themes explored in Wilkerson’s book, which examines historical social hierarchies and how perpetuating this dehumanizes vast sections of society. The book emphasizes that caste is not solely about race or class, but about power — who holds it and who does not.
Cops called to Target after woman feared she would be shot
The victim advised she and the suspect were at the Waffle House parking lot before the suspect drove them to this location. The suspect would then assault the victim and made threats towards her. The victim was able to getaway, hide, and call for help.
The Falmouth Bridge, a critical connection between Fredericksburg and Stafford County over the Rappahannock River, is set for a major rehabilitation project. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has secured $86.2 million in funding for this endeavor. Construction is slated to begin in fiscal year 2029, with activities expected from summer 2028 through summer 2029, VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon said.
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How many rounds of Jose Cuervo did this man pocket? Have you seen him? The theft occurred on June 25, 2024, at an ABC store next to a Walmart Neighborhood Market at 50 N. Stafford Complex.
— StaffordCoSheriff (@staffcosheriff) July 6, 2024
