Two centers for higher learning in our area have announced new cyber security initiatives.
Submitted by Prince William Department of Economic Development:
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From the U.S. Attorney’s office:
Ahmad Sayed Hashimi, aka Jimmy Hashimi, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for his role in beating and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, in addition to leading drug distribution conspiracies.
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Fire investigators in Prince William County arrested a suspect in an arson that occurred this summer in Nokesville.
From Prince William fire and rescue spokeswoman Kim Hylander:
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From Manassas police:
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For nearly 35 years, Keep Prince William Beautiful has served the communities and citizens of Prince William County by inspiring individual responsibility and collective action to keep our beloved neighborhoods clean, green, and vibrant places to live, work, and conduct business. As we begin a new year, our organization renews our commitment to the communities we serve and pledge to inspire greater action in the year ahead.
From Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle:
On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at [6:04 a.m.], units from Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to 63 Dent Road for a reported Residential Structure Fire.
Submitted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7916 in Occoquan:
On December 17, 2016, Quantico National Cemetery hosted “Wreaths Across America,” a holiday wreath-laying ceremony to honor and remember our nation’s Veterans. With the wreath laying scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM Saturday morning, a handful of veterans and patriots braved the cold, freezing rain to begin.
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From police:
Murder Investigation *ARREST – On December 12, detectives from the Homicide Unit received information which ultimately led to the identification of three suspects involved in the murder of Jason Thomas Mannion which occurred at a residence in the 9500 block of Hensley Rd in Manassas on May 12.
Ice blankets the ground, sidewalks, and streets this morning.
We’ve seen cars in ditches, and we’ve got reports like this one about a major crash and closure of a portion of Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County: