On the evening of May 23, Prince William police responded to a call for an assault in Manassas.
According to Prince William police, the victim – a 36-year old Manassas man – stated to police that we was working on his vehicle when the suspect – 42-year old Manuel Jesus Hernandez – struck him in the head from behind with a shovel.
The monthly social provides an opportunity for local business owners in our community to participate in professional development, fellowship, network, guest speaker opportunities, and support local businesses.
The May Networking Social was held at the new Hilton Garden Inn – Woodbridge. Participants were given a tour of the hotel, and had the opportunity to discuss usage of their conference facilities with their Social Sales Coordinator, Ms. Anna Allen.
Police in Manassas made another arrest in an ongoing investigation into suspected sexual predators.
Here’s the latest in a press release:
As the weather warms and summer nears, we are approaching the road mowing and paving season in Northern Virginia. Several paving projects are coming to eastern Prince William County and northern Stafford County in the 36th District.
VDOT plans to pave I-95 from Neabsco Creek to Smoketown Road, all of VA-123 and Old Bridge Road from VA-123 to Minnieville. Cardinal Drive will get a new surface from U.S. 1 to Minnieville as well. Southbridge will see new blacktop in on Wayside Lane, Pine Ridge Boulevard and several surrounding streets. VDOT will pave the entire length of Joplin Road from U.S. 1 to Bristow Road and all the streets of the entire town of Quantico. The Main Street between Curtis Drive and Quantico Gateway Drive through Dumfries is also scheduled to be repaved.
Good morning – Come celebrate National Trails Day and Clean the Bay Day on Saturday June 6th at Leesylvania State Park from 10am-5pm. The morning activity includes removing trash from the streams. Be sure to wear bug spray, sunscreen and closed toed shoes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy. The afternoon activity includes clearing of trails. This is the ultimate see your hard work’s accomplishment. Please call the park at (703) 583-6904 for more info.
· Brain Injury Services is looking for volunteers to help with programming efforts with the volunteer programs. Please call Michelle at (703) 451-8881 ext.232 to learn more.
Underserved girls in our community, ages 11-17, will benefit from a new home that is being constructed by HomeAid Northern Virginia and Builder Captain Stanley Martin Homes. The organization broke ground today on the new 5,000 square foot home for Youth For Tomorrow (YFT) Residential Treatment Services.
The new home will allow YFT to expand on-campus residential services for up to 36 more girls every year who are pregnant, young mothers, homeless, runaways or survivors of sex trafficking.
At 4:15 a.m. this morning, Prince William police responded to a call in the area of Jefferson Davis Highway and Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge, to investigate a vehicle crash.
According to Prince William police, their investigation showed that a pedestrian – identified as 44-year old Woodbridge man Noe Zarte Mares – was crossing Jefferson Davis Highway when he was hit by a 2005 Freightliner tractor-trailer.
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Stafford officials urge all visitors to the Rappahannock River to use extreme caution.
More than 80 individuals have drowned in the Rappahannock River since 1972. Public safety officials are especially concerned over the next few days because the river is a popular gathering place for many people over the Memorial Day holiday. But visitors should take precautions at the river year round. Conditions could quickly become dangerous at the river with strong currents, underwater debris such as trees and rocks, and sharp drop-offs into deep water.
Osbourn High School’s performing arts department was given the Grammy Foundation Signature Enterprise Award for their work with students on music education.
During a ceremony, members of the department received the award, along with a $5,500 check to help fund future music programs, said a Manassas City Public Schools release.
