STAFFORD — A new FRED express bus route that will run between Stafford and Quantico.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the service which comes after an agreement between Quantico Marine Corps Base and Fredericksburg Regional Transit. Supervisors agreed to fund the $32,000 service for a six-month trial period.
MANASSAS — Micron Technology is the biggest user of water in Manassas.
And, they’re about to get even bigger. Once the chip maker opens its $3 billion expansion in 10 years — the largest economic development project in Virginia history — the tech giant will increase its water demand by 1.3 million gallons per day.
HAYMARKET — The Tough Mudder Classic will be held this year in Haymarket.
This new race is an extension of multiple strength and endurance events held each year by the Tough Mudder organization.
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.
Arrested on November 19:
Richard Steven WINDSOR, 30, of 1602 Hylton Ave in Woodbridge
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.
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
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
