QUANTICO — Quantico Town Councilman Jerre Thomas II was killed on Thursday while riding his motorcycle on Interstate 95.
Police said Thomas collided with a Honda Civic that was changing lanes near Dumfries.
From Prince William police:
Threats of Bodily Harm | Threats on School Grounds – On April 10 at 5:26PM, officers responded to a residence located in Woodbridge to investigate a threatening message against a student of Hylton High School located at 14051 Spriggs Rd in Woodbridge (22193). The investigation revealed that the victim received several threatening messages communicated over the social media app “Instagram” from two user accounts that suggested an act of violence against the student while at the school.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests. Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause.
WOODBRIDGE — Chris Baity knew of Mike Rowe, the former host of TV’s “Dirty Jobs.”
But he never expected him to walk through the door of his Woodbridge home office.
BRISTOW — A Ford F-550 pick-up hauling a wood chipper caught fire this morning about 9:15.
Police and fire and rescue crews were called to the scene on Bristow Road near Barbee Road, according to Prince William police spokesman Nathan Probus.
STAFFORD — Fire and high winds kept fire crews in Stafford County busy Thursday.
“We got our asses handed to us yesterday,” said Stafford County Fire Chief Mark Lockhart.
Potomac Local Parents is a monthly column that looks at life through the eyes of real parents. This month, we interview Carrie.
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