RICHMOND — Democratic leaders called on Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax to resign after a second woman stepped forward Friday and accused him of sexual assault.
Meredith Watson said Fairfax raped her when they were both students at Duke University in 2000, according to a news release posted by her lawyers. “Mr. Fairfax’s attack was premeditated and aggressive,” the release said.
RICHMOND — An anti-tolling bill has unanimously passed the transportation subcommittee in the Virginia House of Delegates.
House Bill 2527 was presented by Tim Hugo (R-40, Fairfax, Prince William). If the bill were to become law, it would prevent localities from imposing tolls on Prince William and Fairfax County parkways without the approval of the General Assembly.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Mike May is once again running for the job of Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney.
This is the second time May has sought the job. He last ran for the seat in 2015, and much of his platform today remains the same.
Upon further investigation, officers determined the suspected prowler, had made entry into a resident’s garage before fleeing the area. Responding officers circulated the area and located the suspect who led police on a brief foot chase before eventually being taken into custody after a minor use of force.
No injuries were reported. The suspect was later identified as Saquan Milik PAYNE, a 22-year-old resident of Manassas. PAYNE was charged with Burglary and Theft from a Motor Vehicle, and is currently being held on $5,000.00 secured bond. PAYNE is currently scheduled to appear in court on March 13, 2019.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) Commercial Burglaries – On February 5, officers responded to the area of Dale Blvd and Minnieville Road in Dale City to investigate five commercial burglaries.
The investigation revealed that entry was made into Tops China, Nail Club, Margarita Grill, Party World, and KikiRiki through the front doors, which were found damaged, sometime between midnight and 3 a.m.
MANASSAS — (Press Release) Prince William Little Theatre presents, “Anne of Green Gables,” a charming play by L.M. Montgomery and Sylvia Ashby, produced by arrangement with Samuel French.
Audiences of all ages will fall in love with Anne in this refreshing, contemporary telling of the classic story. Stern Marilla and her warm-hearted brother Matthew hoped to adopt a boy to work on their farm. But the orphanage sends young, befreckled Anne by mistake and their lives will never be the same. Her warmth and wit affect everyone around her – even, eventually, the cold Marilla. We follow Anne through her rebellious years, her transformation into a young woman, and her romantic pairing with Gilbert.
As the General Assembly’s session enters its second half, both the House and Senate have passed competing plans on how to redraw legislative districts.
STAFFORD — The School Board postponed a series of planned public hearings on Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 for the ongoing elementary school redistricting process.
The move delays a commitment by the Board to have a redistricting plan in place by the end of the month in exchange for funds from the Board of Supervisors to purchase a building in North Stafford to be converted into head start center.
