News

From the Prince William police report:

Malicious Wounding | Attempted Armed Robbery *ARREST – On February 23, members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Christopher John COWARD at a residence in Fairfax. The accused was wanted for multiple charges related to an attempted armed robbery in the 1600 block of Florida Ave in Woodbridge on September 5.


Event

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.


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.