The graduation ceremony was held at Grace Life Community Church in Bristow. Officials said the department continues recruiting qualified applicants as demand for trained law enforcement officers grows.
Snowfall totals across Prince William County and Fredericksburg reached between five and seven inches by Sunday afternoon as a winter storm brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region.
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A man was arrested in Spotsylvania County following a tip about child sexual abuse material.
Deputies with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit executed a search warrant on January 22 at a home on Wilderness Park Drive after a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators say they seized multiple electronic devices containing images of child sexual abuse. A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with six counts related to possession and distribution of child pornography. He is being held without bond.
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The snow emergency runs from noon Saturday, January 24, through noon Monday, January 26. Vehicles parked on designated snow emergency routes during that time are subject to towing to allow crews to clear roads safely. A full list of affected streets is posted on the city’s website.
“City Manager Carl Cole has determined that a snow emergency will be in effect for the City of Manassas Park starting at 12:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 12:00PM Monday, January 26, 2026,” Manassas Park Police announced. “This is subject to change based on weather conditions.”
The snow emergency goes into effect at noon Saturday and restricts parking on designated snow emergency routes across the city through Monday at noon. Officials said the action aligns with the Governor of Virginia’s declared state of emergency and is intended to allow crews to clear roads safely. An announcement will be issued when restrictions are lifted.
“All library locations are closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library posted. “You can still check out eBooks, eAudio, streaming video, and more from our digital collection.”
While physical branches are closed, library users can continue to access digital materials online, including books, audiobooks, and streaming content, through the library’s website.
“Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the Sentara Lake Ridge Emergency Department remain open during weather events,” Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center posted. “Sentara Medical Group (SMG) Primary Care and Community Care offices will be closed for in-person appointments on January 26 but are available for telehealth appointments during normal business hours.”
Several other Sentara services will be closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather, including SMG specialty offices such as General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Gynecology, as well as Cardiac Rehab, Wound Care, and Sentara Urgent Care – Port Potomac in Woodbridge. Hospital emergency departments will continue operating as normal.
“Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather,” Stafford County Government announced. “The Governor and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) ask that residents continue to stay off the roads to allow VDOT to clear them as quickly as possible and for first responders to reach emergency calls.”