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And the Winners Are: Weber Rector Real Estate Services, Inc., Excellence in Finance/Insurance/Real Estate

By Katherine Gotthardt

MANASSAS — Established in 1994, Weber Rector Real Estate Services has brokered over $765 million dollars worth of commercial real estate transactions. That’s a pretty significant number, and one of the reasons they won the 2018 Excellence in Real Estate award from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

The Manassas-based firm is considered one of the most established commercial real estate brokerage firms serving Northern Virginia, spanning Prince William, Fauquier, Culpeper and Stafford counties, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

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Man accused of calling tow truck office and impersonating police officer

By Potomac Local News

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.

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Police seek Dale City 6 in bowling alley assault

By Potomac Local News

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.

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Sentara is one step closer to bringing PET/CT cancer screening to Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — Sentara officials won approval from the Health Systems Board of Northern Virginia for a PET/CT scanner at its Northern Virginia Medical center in Woodbridge.

The proposal now heads from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission to Richmond for a hearing in front of the state’s health commissioner on May 22.

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Manassas moves ahead with its nearly $24 million public safety center. A sign of things to come at Holmes Heights? 

By Uriah Kiser

MANASSAS — City officials are set to release $2.2 million bond monies to fund the design of the new public safety center on Grant Avenue. 

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, PC, (HOK) was chosen as the architects of the new building. The firm recently completed buildings in Fairfax County like the county’s public safety headquarters; the Fairfax County McConnell Public Safety Transportation & Operations Center. 

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Stafford leaders approve new working group to study county roads

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD — Stafford leaders want to take another comprehensive look at county roadways with the formation of a new working group.

The task force will examine congested areas and unsafe corridors in the county that are in need of improvement and will be made up of members of the Board of County Supervisors who will also appoint members to the group.

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