Prince William police were called this week to two reports of indecent exposure. The first in Bristow and the second in Dale City.

Prince William police press release | Indecent Exposure – On January 5 at 10:06AM, officers responded to investigate an indecent exposure that was reported to have occurred in the wooded walking paths at the end of Hunting Cove Pl. in Bristow (20136). The victim, a 51-year-old woman, reported to police that an unknown man, later identified as the accused, exposed himself to her while walking in the above area. The victim turned around after he passed and observed the accused expose himself again and make obscene gestures. The accused fled the area after the victim stated she was contacting the police. While investigating, officers received information regarding the identity of the accused. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as, Michael Francis FERNANDEZ Jr., was arrested.


Prince William

This year, the Prince William County Police Department turns 50 years old, and it is remembering its history in a series of social media posts.

There have been four department chiefs since its founding, with current chief Barry Barnard being the fourth to lead the department. He was promoted to the rank of chief in 2016.


Features

Press release | The Friends of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library will hold a Winter Book Sale January 31-February 4 at the Friends of the Library Center and Bookshop. The “Friends” are opening their warehouse for shoppers to take advantage of bargains and to support the library.

Friday, January 31, 5:30-7:30, will be for members of the Friends of the Library only. Customers who are not already a member can join at the door, or ahead of time at crrlfriends.org/join-us.


News

Press release | Motorists can expect brief delays tomorrow on the Route 17 southbound on-ramp to I-95 southbound at Exit 133 (Falmouth) in Stafford County due to mobile pothole repairs.

Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, motorists can expect brief, intermittent traffic stops of 5-10 minutes at the ramp. All repair work will be completed by noon.


News

Some merchants in Downtown Manassas were unhappy when the new Messenger Place apartment complex opened in July.

At five floors, 94 apartments, and 3,500 square feet of ground-level retail space, it’s one of the tallest and largest buildings on Downtown. Existing merchants said the new structure looms over the neighborhood’s other, older brick buildings, we reported in March.


Politics

A familiar face in Prince William County is running to lead the Virginia Republican Party.

Anderson’s statement | Today, former Virginia state delegate and retired 30-year Air Force Colonel Richard L. (Rich) Anderson announced that he is a candidate for election as chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV). This year, Virginia Republicans will elect a state party chairman for a four-year term at the 2020 RPV Quadrennial State Convention on May 1-2 in Lynchburg.


Features

Press release | The Center for the Arts is pleased to present “It’s Complicated,” featuring Baltimore artist Dr. Yemonja Smalls.

In her first east coast solo show, Smalls selects and assembles mixed media to convey the complexities that color relationships. In this investigative show, she explores both a metaphorical and literal process of breaking, tearing, hiding, layering and cementing to yield insight into what creates and maintains unions.