PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 43rd Session graduated on Friday, December 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, in Manassas.
This class was composed of 22 Prince William County Police officers and one Prince William County Sheriff deputy.
STAFFORD – (Press Release) Mrs. Karen Bingham will assume the position of Assistant Principal at North Star Early Childhood Education Center.
Mrs. Bingham is currently the Assistant Principal at Conway Elementary School and has been in that role since 2017. She also served as the Assistant Principal at Rockhill Elementary from 2010 to 2017.
STAFFORD — The turnover rate at the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has long been a problem.
“The turnover of personnel is a significant issue because deputy sheriffs receive basic, continuing and specialty training at a significant effort and cost to the county and the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff David Decatur wrote in an email to Potomac Local.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) Stafford Hospital, part of the Mary Washington Healthcare system, welcomed the first baby of the new year born in the Fredericksburg region.
Baby Jhkai Malcolm Obie was born just past midnight at 12:01 a.m., to Shakiyla Masond and Jerome Odie. He was greeted by a room full of family, friends, hospital nurses and his big sister, Ah’maya, 7 years old. This bundle of joy weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz., 20 inches long, with a beautiful head of jet black hair.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — (Press Release) Ring in the New Year in Prince William, Virginia! Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of indoor/outdoor activities, great food and craft beverages and so much more this year.
New Year’s Eve Party at 2 Silos Brewing (Manassas) – Ring in the New Year at 2 Silos Brewing – with exclusive access to multiple indoor bars, an all-inclusive food & beverage package, and access to their gourmet dinner buffet in the Great Hall! Prosecco toast at midnight, live music and DJ performances, party favors, dancing, and a huge midnight celebration featuring the “Time Square Ball Drop” on their 20ft jumbo screen.
STAFFORD — (Press Release) On Friday, December 28, 2018, the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a commercial building fire in the 900 block of Garrisonville Road. Several passers-by reported seeing fire in the area of the roof of the China Wong restaurant on Garrisonville Road.
They further reported that people were inside and workers were trying to extinguish the fire. The Stafford County Communications Center received the 9-1-1 call at 9:53 pm. The first unit arrived on the scene four minutes later and reported flames showing from the roof vent area of the restaurant. The fire was located inside of the business in the area of kitchen cooking equipment. Fire and rescue crews formed an aggressive attack bringing the fire under control at 10:24 pm.
WOODBRIDGE — Will Gong, a native of Woodbridge, launched his first sitcom, “Bunkheads.”
The show takes a comedic approach to the zombie apocalypse, as a teacher, actress, workout warrior, and wannabe rapper learn to live together as they take refuge in a bunker to save their lives.
Stolen Vehicle
On December 26, 2018, at 10:38 a.m., an officer with the Manassas City Police Department located a stolen vehicle which was parked and unoccupied on the 9700 block of Beech Place. The vehicle is described as a white 2013 Acura ILX. Pictured above is a person of interest in this case. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. If you are able to identify this person or have any additional information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact Detective Armas at 703-257-8047 or [email protected].
