Police Blotter

Police blotter: Manassas man charged with attempted malicious wounding

By Press Release

A 35-year-old man was charged in connection with an attempted malicious wounding incident that occurred on September 20 near Manassas. The suspect, who had been sought by police, turned himself in without incident. He faces multiple charges, including attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

In a separate incident, a 31-year-old man was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and medical personnel in Woodbridge. The accused became combative during a medical call, striking two medics and attempting to bite a police officer.

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Police Blotter

Fraud, Larceny, and Public Intoxication in Stafford County

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A case of credit card fraud was reported on Coventry Court when a juvenile family member used a victim’s credit card information without permission. The incident is under investigation, and criminal complaints are pending.

At Walmart on Garrisonville Road, a male suspect attempted to steal items by concealing them in his clothing. He exited the store and entered a Chevrolet Malibu, after which a female accomplice returned the items for a gift card. Authorities are working to identify the suspects.

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Police Blotter

Fraud, Larceny, and Public Intoxication in Stafford County

By Press Release

A case of credit card fraud was reported on Coventry Court when a juvenile family member used a victim’s credit card information without permission. The incident is under investigation, and criminal complaints are pending.

At Walmart on Garrisonville Road, a male suspect attempted to steal items by concealing them in his clothing. He exited the store and entered a Chevrolet Malibu, after which a female accomplice returned the items for a gift card. Authorities are working to identify the suspects.

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Quantico

Marine Corps Museum delays opening Tuesday; officials report no town traffic changes so far

By Uriah Kiser

QUANTICO, Va. — The National Museum of the Marine Corps says it will open later than usual on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The announcement, posted to the museum’s Facebook page, notes a noon opening. The museum is normally open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily with free admission and parking.

The delayed opening comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is slated to address a rare gathering of senior military leaders at Marine Corps University on base Tuesday. While the event is closed to the public, Potomac Local is checking whether commuters and visitors should expect heavier gate traffic or temporary changes on roads serving the base and the museum.

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Stafford

Stafford lands $10.2 million to fix chronic flooding on Brooke Road

By Press Release
Rains that fell on December 4, 2020 led to a washout on Brooke Road in Stafford County. [Photo: Jason Pelt]

The county has secured more than $10.25 million in federal funding to address chronic flooding along a stretch of Brooke Road, known as the “S-Curves.” The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s PROTECT Grant Program, which aims to tackle disasters such as flooding and extreme weather.

About 450 residents rely on this road daily—it’s the only way in or out of their neighborhood. It’s also a busy route to the VRE station and local parks.

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Prince William

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center Complex to be Held on October 9

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Operated by Connections Health Solutions, the complex features the Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) — a walk-in regional crisis facility with dedicated treatment spaces for adults and youth aged 12 and above — as well as co-located outpatient and community behavioral health services. Together, these elements aim to offer a safe, therapeutic alternative to hospital emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals in crisis, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

The county purchased the former Gander Mountain retail building on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, a structure of more than 155,000 square feet on 12.5 acres, to house the center. According to Potomac Local News, officials approved a $10.6 million deal in 2022 to transform the retail space into a mental health clinic, with roughly $11.9 million in combined federal, state, and local funding directed toward the crisis receiving center itself.

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Schools

Stafford Middle unveils colorful mural honoring Walker’s Inn and its legacy

By Uriah Kiser
Family members of Andrew “Norfolk” and Rosie Walker stand in front of a new mural at Stafford Middle School honoring Walker’s Inn, a historic gathering place for Stafford’s African American community from the 1940s through the early 1970s. The mural was unveiled during a dedication ceremony on Sept. 26, 2025. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, Stafford Middle School unveiled a mural outside its main office celebrating Andrew “Norfolk” Walker and Rosie Walker, who opened Walker’s Inn in 1941. The inn became known for its music, dancing, baseball games, and Rosie’s chicken sandwiches, drawing visitors from Stafford, Quantico, Fort A.P. Hill, and beyond. The mural, painted by local artist Brenda Edwards, was dedicated during a ceremony inside the school cafeteria.

The event brought together Walker family descendants, who shared memories of growing up around the inn, where “no one ever went hungry.” Students played a central role, interviewing family members beforehand and posing questions during a roundtable discussion.

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Politics

Stewart walks back Bi-County Parkway comments after backlash

By Uriah Kiser
Stewart

GAINESVILLE, Va. – Less than a day after saying he was open to revisiting a connector tied to the Bi-County Parkway, Gainesville District Supervisor candidate George Stewart is clarifying his position.

In a press release on Friday, Stewart said he would oppose any parkway project that lacks community support. “After the article was published, I heard from residents and elected officials alike who oppose the Bi-County Parkway project… because they’re concerned that it would become a truck route from Dulles Airport to I-95,” Stewart wrote. He noted the route would pass near neighborhoods and four schools, concerns that gave the earlier plan the nickname “Outer Beltway.”

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