Prince William is a special county, and on June 5th, our “Spring is for Hope” event is celebrating places and people that make our home what it is. Local artists will dazzle us with their talents and community leaders will share stories of places worth protecting from east to west.
Learn how to register and more at pwconserve.org/party2021/index.html.
Suspect in stabbing arrested
Malicious Wounding – On May 20, the suspect sought in connection with the stabbing that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 13900 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) on May 16, was arrested. The suspect, Malila SMITH, was located and taken into custody by members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Fredericksburg officials will once again face the public as the city council is set to resume in-person public meetings on May 25.
Attendees must wear a mask, according to a city spokeswoman, and those who want to watch the meeting from home still have that option.
Eight people got out of a house in Stafford County just as they smelled smoke.
Stafford County fire and rescue tells us what happened:
Bullet strikes victim during armed struggle
Armed Robbery – On May 18 at 11:09AM, officers responded to investigate a robbery that was reported to have occurred in the area of Copeland Dr. and Castle Rd. in Manassas (20109) sometime between 11:00PM on May 15 and 1:00AM on May 16. The victim, a 24-year-old man, reported to police that while in the above area, he was approached from behind by two unknown black males. During the encounter, one of the suspects brandished a firearm at the victim and demanded his property. When the victim refused to give them his property, the suspect used the firearm to strike the victim before grabbing on to the victim’s backpack. As the victim continued refusing to let go of the backpack, the suspect fired multiple shots, one of which struck the victim. The suspects then fled the area with the victim’s backpack. The victim eventually contacted the police and reported significant injuries that were a result of the altercation. The backpack containing a firearm, a wallet, and toiletries were reported missing.
Show your papers or wear a mask.
Potomac Point Winery in Stafford County now requires its customers show proof of a coronavirus vaccination in order to patronize their business without wearing a face mask.
Help sought in auto parts con, armed robbery
Armed Robbery *ASSISTANCE REQUESTED – Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are asking for the community’s help identifying the suspect involved in the robbery that occurred near Tayloe Dr. and Gordon Dr. in the Manassas area of Prince William County on May 11. During the incident, the suspect took a 36- year-old man’s money while holding him at gunpoint and then fled in a white SUV. During the investigation, detectives obtained a photo of the suspect and his vehicle from a nearby business. The photos are being made publicly available in an attempt to identify the suspect.
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
