Potomac Local News

Published July 12, 2024 at 1:30PM

Jonathan Matthew Campbell, 37, was arrested and charged on June 22 by Prince William County Police following an investigation into sexual assaults reported to have occurred between February 2015 and February 2016.

In the daily incident report released by Prince William County, the investigation reported the accuser, who was under 13 years old at the time of the offenses, was sexually assaulted more than once by Campbell, who she knew. The investigation revealed two other girls under 13 were sexually assaulted between January 2018 and April 2019.

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Preview: July 15 Manassas City Council Work Session

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published July 12, 2024 at 1:00PM

Happy Friday, Manassas!

Welcome to another City Council preview, this time for the July 15 work session. Missed the July 8 meeting? Here’s my preview of the important issues, and one of the decisions that will be sure to impact you.

Dispose of Your Solid Waste at OmniRide near Manassas on Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 12:00PM

From OmniRide

OmniRide is partnering with Prince William County Solid Waste Division for a series of pop-up hazardous household disposal events. The first event will be THIS Saturday, 07/13 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM at our Western Facility.

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High-Flying Fugitive Falls Flat: Stafford Man’s Escape Thwarted by Deputies

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 12, 2024 at 11:45AM | Updated July 12, 2024 at 12:08PM

Derrick Eady, 22

A wanted man in Stafford was apprehended after a foot chase that ended with his fall from a fence behind a Panda Express. Derrick Eady, 22, was caught by deputies and is now held without bond on multiple charges, including obstructing justice.

Eady was wanted for Failure to Appear, and has a number of prior charges in recent years including Trespass, Obstruction of Justice, Public Intoxication, and Possession of Drugs.

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VDOT to hold public meeting for changes to Route 17 and Olde Forge Drive

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 12, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host an open meeting to discuss plans for Route 17 Business and Olde Forge Drive. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the VDOT Fredericksburg District Auditorium at 86 Deacon Road. An inclement weather date is set for Aug. 13.

This project goal is to reduce congestion by improving Route 17 Business (Warrenton Road) at the intersections of Olde Forge Drive (Route 1580) and RV Parkway (Route 698).

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Medical Care Visit Turns Violent at Stafford Clinic

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 10:52AM

A woman who came for medical care ended up needing more of it.

Police are called to Mary Washington Primary Care, 422 Garrisonville Road, at 4:16 p.m on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

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Just In: Someone Just Stole a Semi-Truck

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 10:10AM | Updated July 12, 2024 at 12:08PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

Police spotted the stolen truck on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, near a Walmart and Potomac Mills mall, just before 10 a.m.

Police did not pursue the truck. It was last seen on Prince William Parkway, entering Interstate 95 south toward Stafford.

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Happy Friday! Here are Some Best Bets for Your Weekend

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 10:00AM

We’re almost to the weekend! Here’s a look at some of our best bets. Have one we missed? Add it for free to our calendar.

The Sol Roots Trio will take the stage at Battle Street Live in Manassas starting at 6 p.m.

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Rainy Day Brings Closures and Delays

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 12, 2024 at 9:58AM | Updated July 12, 2024 at 10:15AM

Today is a rainy Friday, one of the few rainy days we’ve had in over a month. The persistent rain has led to several closures and delays in the area.

Due to the forecasted rain, the Doris E. Buffett pool in Fredericksburg will be closed today. In Manassas, Stonewall Park Pool will have a delayed opening today at 1 p.m., weather permitting.