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With a deadline that has come and gone, Stafford is still looking for an elementary school protection officer

Published November 27, 2018 at 7:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

Stafford Sheriff David Decatur and Fire Chief Joseph Cardello

STAFFORD — Two of the three police officers politicians promised parents would protect Stafford’s elementary school are in place.

Sheriff David Decatur is working to hire the third deputy to make good on the $481,000 promise to place school protection officers in three county elementary schools. When the elementary school protection officer pilot program was approved by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in May, the goal was to have the three part-time deputies in place by the start of the 2018-19 school year.

Special prosecutor to investigate Prince William campaign signs

By Potomac Local News

Published November 27, 2018 at 6:50PM

Abduction, robbery in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published November 27, 2018 at 6:07PM

Arrested on November 19:

Richard Steven WINDSOR, 30, of 1602 Hylton Ave in Woodbridge

Three juvenile suspects charged in residential burglary

By Potomac Local News

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:35PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) Three juvenile suspects have been charged in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on Friday in Stafford County.

On November 23, 2018, at approximately 8:59 p.m., Deputy Houde responded to a past occurred breaking and entering at a residence on Spring Lake Drive. While away from the residence, the homeowners observed two subjects breaking into their house through their home security cameras.

Burglary, larceny, wounding in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:17PM

MANASSAS – (Press Release) On November 26, 2018 at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers of the Manassas City Police Department responded to the 8900 block of Rosewood St for a report of a burglary. The investigation revealed forced entry was made through a sliding glass door of the residence between 2:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Cash and jewelry were reported missing. The investigation is on-going.

Larceny from Vehicle

Investigation into Gainesville fatal crash continues

By Potomac Local News

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:07PM

GAINESVILLE – (Press Release) On November 27 at 11:42AM, investigators with the Crash Unit responded to Lee Hwy at Heathcote Blvd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fatal two vehicle crash. The initial investigation revealed that the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee was attempting to make a left hand turn from northbound Lee Hwy onto Heathcote Blvd when the vehicle collided with a 2002 Peterbilt tractor with a flatbed trailer traveling on southbound Lee Hwy. The driver of the Jeep was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. The driver of the Peterbilt remained on scene and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Speed, alcohol, and drugs were not factors in this crash. No charges are pending at this time. The investigation continues.

The driver of the 2002 Peterbilt tractor with a flatbed trailer was identified as a 31 year-old man of Standardsville

City approves a half million dollars in economic incentives for Aurora Flight Sciences

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 27, 2018 at 5:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

MANASSAS — City leaders Monday approved half a million dollars to improve a major thoroughfare at the Manassas Regional Airport.

The city plans to widen Wakeman Drive and to add pedestrian improvements such as bike lanes. The improvements are designed to make the area more desirable and to attract more business to the area.

Courthouse Road traffic shift to occur Wednesday, one day late

By Potomac Local News

Published November 26, 2018 at 6:18PM

STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) Due to inclement weather, the Virginia Department of Transportation will shift the lanes of Courthouse Road in Stafford County one day late.

According to a press release sent Monday, Starting early Wednesday, Nov. 28, all Courthouse Road traffic will shift to new pavement between Colonial Forge High School and Snowbird Lane in Stafford County.

Study suggests eastern Prince William needs more IT, government contractors. In the west, it’s healthcare.

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 26, 2018 at 6:00PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:46AM

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Evidence reveals Stafford man was homicide victim

By Potomac Local News

Published November 26, 2018 at 5:18PM

STAFFORD – (Press Release) On Sunday November 25, 2018 at 1217 PM, Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unknown medical problem at a home on Newton Road in South Stafford. Upon arrival, they spoke with a friend of the victim who stated he had knocked on the door of the residence, but the occupant did not answer. Finding the back door unlocked, he went inside and found his friend on the floor, suffering from obvious trauma. He immediately exited the home and called 911.

Deputies arrived and entered the home. They found Mr. Larry Dean Roberson, fifty-four years old deceased. Evidence revealed that he was the victim of a homicide. There were no other subjects in the residence.