From the Manassas City police press release:
On March 10, 2018, an officer of the Manassas City Police Department met with a complainant for a report of a fraud. The victim was contacted by a subject on Instagram offering her $500 in exchange for use of her Instagram account for a promotional advertisement. To collect payment, the victim was asked to provide her bank account information. The victim was later notified by her bank three fraudulent checks were deposited into her account.
Form the Manassas City police report:
On March 9, 2018 at approximately 6:26 p.m., an officer of the Manassas City Police Department responded to 8805 Liberia Ave (Home Depot) for a report of a shoplifting. A loss prevention associate told police a white male had stolen several power tools from the business. Through investigation the suspect was later identified and taken into custody.
From the Manassas City police press release:
On March 11, 2018 at approximately 2:55 p.m., officers of the Manassas City Police Department responded to the area of 8700 Centreville Rd for a report of a hit and run. Through investigation it was determined the victim was stopped in traffic on Centreville Rd when her vehicle was rear-ended. When the victim pulled off the road to exchange information the suspect fled the area on Centreville Rd towards Liberia Ave. The suspect vehicle is a dark colored Porsche SUV driven by an Asian male approximately 65-68-years-of-age.
StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA
Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.
Update from VDOT on Monday, March 19, 2018:
Please note due to the forecasted winter weather, the “pardon our dust” meeting detailed below has been postponed to Wednesday, April 4 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. (presentation will start at 7 p.m.) at Battlefield High School.
Potomac Parent is a monthly column that looks at life through the eyes of real parents. This month, we interview Michelle.
1. What time you do wake up?
They’ve called in the reinforcements at Prince William Forest Park after high winds downed trees, forcing the closure of the park.
From a press release:
Students will descend on Colgan Senior High School for some science activities in the swimming pool.
From an email:
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The opening of the Charlie T. Deane Police Station is behind by about three months.
The new station located at 5000 Davis Ford Road adjacent to McCoart Government Center building was due to open November 24, 2017.
RICHMOND – After winning the 28th House District by only 73 votes, Republican Del. Bob Thomas of Fredericksburg dove head first into the 2018 legislative session, saying communication with his colleagues was key to navigating his first year in the General Assembly.
Apparently, he’s a good communicator. The House and Senate approved five of Thomas’ bills – tops among first-year delegates:
