Obituaries

John T Owen Jr, also known as ‘JT’, Dad, and Poppa, left us peacefully on Friday January 23rd at the age of 97. He was born on January 12th 1921 in Nathalie VA, one of 8 children. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan of 72 years. Five children, Tommy (Waltraud), Donny (Elaine), Barry (Luanne), Debbie (Carlton), and Tina (Don), 12 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He was a dedicated family man, WWII veteran, successful business man and avid gardener. He will be remembered for his charm, wit, hard work ethic and love for his family.

The family will receive friends at the Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 13318 Occoquan Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191, on Tuesday, February 27,2018 from 11:00 AM until the time of his Life Celebration at 12:00 PM. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fairfax City Cemetery


Breaking News

Law Enforcement Involved Shooting *UPDATE – The suspect shot by a member of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task earlier this morning, February 23, has died. The suspect involved, identified as Mario Dantoni BASS, 37, was sought by Prince William County police on 11 active warrants, most recently in connection to a domestic-related abduction that was reported to police by the victim on February 15. Additional warrants for this suspect, including felony grand larceny auto, identity theft, and various traffic violations, date as far back as September 2015.

Today, the Task Force attempted to locate the suspect after information was received that lead to the Days Inn in Dumfries where the suspect was allegedly staying. Upon making contact at the room, the suspect broke through an upper floor window and fled before encountering a member of the Task Force at the rear of the hotel. During a physical altercation, the suspect was shot in the upper body. No other injuries were reported.


Event

Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


News

WOODBRIDGE — A two-inch piece of PVC pipe burst, spewing water down three of four floors at the Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia College.

The Jan. 24 flood displaced 855 classes on campus, affecting some 10,000 students from the day it happened on Wednesday, Jan. 24 until students returned to the campus on Tuesday, Feb. 12.


News

From the Prince William police report:

Strangulation | Domestic Related – On February 21 at 9:00PM, a detective was driving in the area of Occoquan Rd and Horner Rd in Woodbridge (22191) when he observed a man, later identified as the accused, beating on the window of a moving vehicle while hanging from the driver’s side door. The detective was able to stop the vehicle in the 1200 block of Easy St and subsequently detained the man. Further investigation revealed that the victim, a 29-year-old woman, was involved in a verbal altercation with the accused, a family member, at their apartment located in the 1900 block of Gableridge Turn. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim’s hair and pulled her to the ground. The accused then proceeded to strangle the victim before other family members intervened and separated the two parties. The victim subsequently left the apartment, got into a vehicle, and attempted to drive away. As the victim was driving away, the accused jumped onto the driver’s side door. The detective noticed the accused riding on the vehicle a short time later. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Ulices Edgardo GUEVARA, was arrested. The victim was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.


News

RICHMOND – A Senate committee Thursday unanimously approved a bill to prohibit “lunch shaming” – the practice of singling out students who owe the school cafeteria money or cannot pay for their lunch.

The Senate Education and Health Committee voted 15-0 in favor of House Bill 50, which would bar schools from giving students a hand stamp or wristband when their lunch account is empty, or ask students to do chores or throw away their meal if they cannot pay. The bill specifies that any concerns regarding students’ lunch debt must be taken up directly with their parents or guardians.