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Vavoline and Taco Bell have something in common – this Woodbridge suspect

By Potomac Local News

From the Prince William police press release:

Strong-Armed Robbery *ARREST – On March 9, detectives with the Robbery Unit were able to review video surveillance of the robbery that occurred on March 7 at the Taco Bell located at 17380 Dumfries Rd in the Town of Dumfries. Upon viewing the video, patrol officers were able to identify the suspect as Carlos Alberto BENSUSAN who had been arrested on March 8 for an unrelated burglary that occurred at the Vavoline in Woodbridge on March 7. Following the investigation, the accused was charged and remains incarcerated at the Adult Detention Center.   

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A $14 million plan to expand the Mine Road Commuter Lot while the one across the street goes underutilized

By Uriah Kiser

STAFFORD — It would cost $35,000 a parking space to expand the Mine Road Commuter Lot in North Stafford. 

Officials are looking at securing federal monies for the project to add 400 more spaces there via Smart Scale, a statewide initiative that requires localities to submit requests for transportation funding, which are then scored on a rubric that examines project merit and need.

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With 130 proposed homes, Prince William leaders again delay a decision on rural area change 

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE, — There are more delays for the proposed Mid-County Park and Estate Homes project. 

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took no action on a proposal to initiate an amendment to its comprehensive plan which, if approved, could lead to 130 new homes built west of Route 234.

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The permits are in place. So, will the Potomac Mills sign return?

By Uriah Kiser

WOODBRIDGE — The Potomac Mills sign is gone but not forgotten. 

The 140-foot tall blue sign that for years hovered over the Woodbridge skyline noting the location of one of the state’s largest malls, and also was once Virginia’s largest tourist attraction, was pulled down Sunday night after high winds caused it to lean. 

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14-year-old, 12-year-old, charged with school related threats

By Potomac Local News

From the Prince William police press release:

Threats on School Grounds – On March 7 at 4:27PM, officers received information of a potential threat of violence at Rippon Middle School located at 15101 Blackburn Rd in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that a student, a 14-year-old male, communicated over the social media app “Snapchat” suggesting an act of violence at the school. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the residence of the student. Following the investigation, officers obtained a petition for the student who was served and released back to the custody of a family member.

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Dumfries Taco Bell robbed, suspect at large

By Potomac Local News

From the Prince William police report:

Strong-Armed Robbery – On March 7 at 9:38PM, officers responded to the Taco Bell located at 17380 Dumfries Rd in the Town of Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that an unknown man went behind the counter and pushed an employee away from the cash register. The suspect then took an undisclosed amount of money from the register before fleeing the business on foot. No injuries were reported.  A police K-9 searched for the suspect who was not located.

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