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Elementary School Police Officer Plan Moves Ahead

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Elementary School [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

DUMFRIES, Va. — Dumfries officials will vote on whether or not to install a Police School Resource Officer, or SRO, at Dumfries Elementary School.

Police Chief Rebecca Edwards on Tuesday asked town officials to place a memorandum of understanding with the town police department and Prince William County Public Schools on the consent agenda for the Aug. 7 meeting of the Dumfries Town Council. If it’s approved, Dumfries Elementary School will be the first and only elementary school in Prince William with a dedicated police officer offering protection to students and staff. The officer would be stationed at the school in time for the start of the upcoming school year. 

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Teens Complete Manassas Fire Summer Camp

By Potomac Local News
Teens complete Manassas fire and rescue summer camp.

MANASSAS, Va. — As the lights dimmed in the Old Town Pub, the room quieted. Over 50 sets of eyes watched the fast moving images. Teens and parents alike laughed at the antics of the trainees during the movie. Normally, trainees for the police and fire department are a little older, but over the last few weeks Manassas teens got a taste of what it’s like to work as emergency responders.

“I can’t tell you how proud I am,” said Fireman Kevin Shaffer. “These kids worked so hard. It was great to see kids from all walks of life getting to know each other and learning to work as a team.”

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Manassas Officer Struck by Texting Driver Recovering

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Munsterman
Munsterman

MANASSAS, Va. — Manassas police Officer Heather Munsterman is recovering after she was struck by a driver that police said was texting while driving.

“Officer Munsterman is suffering from fractures to her ankle and pelvic area, a dislocated shoulder and a concussion along with severe bruising across her entire body,” a press from Manassas City officials stated.

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Top Grad Follows Parents to USC

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Patriot High School valedictorian Nolan Uribe hopes to become an engineer, like both of his parents, and will study at the University of Southern California on Presidential and Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships.

In addition to his high grade point average, Uribe was active in swim team, cross country, track, chess club, debate, and science club. His academic honors include chemistry and math student of the year, induction to the National Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars, and being named a National Merit Scholar and National Hispanic Scholar.

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