STAFFORD — The Stafford County School Board opted for more time to study the purchase of the old Fredericksburg Christian School.
Elected leaders voted unanimously to extend the original 45-day study period to determine if the building’s current commercial zoning would permit use by the public school division.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A new bill that fully funds Metro to the tune of $154 million annually means traffic relief on Route 28 could come later than originally planned.
State legislators passed a bill this winter that would, for the first time since its inception, provide a dedicated revenue stream for Washington’s Metro rail system. The move, however, drains more than $100 million in revenues from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, charged with improving mobility on area roads and transit systems.
WOODBRIDGE — The Friends of Leesylvania State Park remembered Henry “Light Horse” Harry Lee III on the 200th anniversary of his death on Sunday.
A wreath was laid Sunday at the park’s bicentennial monument commemorating the Revolutionary soldier who was born and raised in what today is the park.
WOODBRIDGE — The loss of trees at Antietam Elementary School will be discussed Thursday night.
The Lake Ridge-Occoquan Civic Association (LOCCA) take up the matter at is 7:30 p.m. meeting inside the development services building at the Prince William County Government Center.
STAFFORD — School officials will soon begin their search for a new superintendent of schools.
It will be the county’s fourth superintendent in eight years.
WOODBRIDGE — Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman At-large Corey Stewart says its time make a decision about the future of the county’s rural area.
“We’re talking about the future of our county here,” he said. “If we do nothing, we’re going to see the rural area carved up into 10-acre lots, all with homes on them.”
From Prince William police:
Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer – On March 19 at 10:00PM, officers began to investigate an incident that occurred at DTR Towing located at 10462 Colonel Ct in the City of Manassas (20110) on March 16 where an individual falsely represented himself as a Prince William Police officer. The investigation revealed that a female was attempting to recover a vehicle that had been towed and placed in the above tow lot. During the encounter, the accused, a family member of the female, called the tow company stating that he was a lieutenant with the Prince William Police Department then demanded that the vehicle be released to his family member. At some point during the incident, the female became disorderly and the Manassas City Police initially responded. Following the investigation, Prince William Police officers obtained an arrest warrant for the accused, identified as Patrick Thomas DUNN, who was arrested without incident on March 25.
Strong-Armed Robbery – On March 20 at 10:30PM, officers responded to the AMF Bowling located at 4301 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 25-year-old man, reported to police that he was in the men’s restroom when he was approached by several acquaintances who demanded money from him. When the victim refused, the victim was assaulted and a pack of cigarettes was taken from him. The parties separated and the suspects left the area.
During the investigation, officers located three of the acquaintances, identified as Jordan Antione Everette HAYDEN, Joshua Andre DIAZ, and Skyler Nicole COMPTON, a short time later at another business in the area and arrested them without incident. Officers have obtained arrest warrants for three additional suspects, identified as Steven Antonio FOY, Ana Stephanie ROSATO, and Jocelyn Verenice VENTURA-LEIVA. Attempts to locate the remaining three outstanding wanted suspects have been unsuccessful. The investigation continues.
