As overnight rain tapers off into the day, the Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to be aware of changing road conditions, and to prepare for a resurgence of heavy rain during the afternoon commute and continued rain through the Friday morning rush hour.
Drivers are asked to monitor the weather forecast, and:
From Prince William police:
Sexual Assault Investigation– On September 23, detectives from the Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that the victim, a 6-year-old girl, was sexually assaulted by the accused, an acquaintance, on more than one occasion since 2013. The victim recently disclosed the assaults to a family member who contacted police. Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused, identified as Edgard Hernesto CRUZ. On September 27, CRUZ was located and arrested without incident leaving a residence in Woodbridge by members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force.
From Prince William police:
Fatal Crash Investigation *ARREST – On September 27, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit obtained warrants for the driver of the 2006 Chevrolet Express Van involved in the fatal crash which occurred in the area of Bent Grass Dr and Waverly Farm Dr in Haymarket on September 23. The accused, identified as Norma Guadron CANALES, turned herself into police without incident at the Western District Station in Manassas later that afternoon.
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From Prince William County Public Schools:
The newly released 2016 average of SAT scores for Prince William County Public School (PWCS) students was unchanged from last year, remaining above national averages. Over the past five years, PWCS student scores rose by a combined total of 17 points, largely matching the rise seen across Virginia, though falling short of the statewide average score.
Our region is in for heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. Between two and five inches of rain could fall across the area.
From the National Weather Service:
A tractor trailer overturned on Interstate 95 south at mile post 145 in Stafford at 4:45 a.m.
From VDOT:
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*UPDATE: Yosue Joel Rios has been located and is safe.
From Prince William police:
The Donation Place, formerly known as the Too Good to Waste Place, at the Prince William County Landfill will temporarily close Oct. 1.
The landfill chose not to renew its contract with World Trade Co. in Woodbridge which operated the Donation Spot. The contract expires Sept. 30, 2016, said landfill spokeswoman Deborah Campbell.
