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Prince William Police Department:Strangulation | Domestic Related *ARREST – On August 24, the suspect sought in connection to the domestic disputes that were reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2, was arrested. The accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS, was taken into custody by Manassas City police. Arrested on August 24: [No Photo Available] Allan Jerod HARRIS, 45, of 4042 Chetham Way in Woodbridge. Charged with 1 count of strangulation and 2 counts of domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”

Strangulation | Domestic Related [Previously Released] – On July 5 at 2:03 p.m., officers responded to investigate an ongoing domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2. The investigation revealed on June 30, the victim, a 41-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim and slapped her before throwing her to the ground. The parties eventually separated. On July 2, another verbal altercation between the victim and the accused escalated. During that encounter, the accused struck the victim several times and grabbed her throat before the parties separated. The victim reported minor injuries sustained during both encounters. On July 5, following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.”


Business

Press Release: “A new gym focused on the popular free climbing style called ‘bouldering’ is opening its doors in Manassas. Evolution Boulders, started by husband and wife duo Corey and Ahna Porter, launched in July at 10371 Central Park Drive.”

“Evolution Boulders is a climbing facility with numerous routes, gathering spaces, gym amenities, maker space, and more. The Porters opened the gym with the goal of welcoming climbers of all experience levels (or lack thereof) and creating a new community gathering place.”


Business

Prince William Chamber of Commerce: “Get ready for an event with networking opportunities. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is once again bringing the Mega Networking Expo to the Gainesville area.”

“The event takes place on Thursday, September 14 th from 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. at Out of the Blue Restaurant (5005 Wellington Road, Gainesville). The Mega is brought to the area by Gold Sponsor, Wellington at Lake Manassas and Silver Sponsor, Showcase Dance Studio.”


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Press Release: “Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today the promotion of Bobbi Sample to General Manager of The Rose Gaming Resort  in Dumfries.”

“In this role, Sample will oversee all operations of The Rose that will include a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a cultural venue, meeting and event space and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose is expected to open in Spring 2024.”


News

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

“Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Patchy fog after 1 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”


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Republicans are making Prince William County’s skyrocketing crime and murder rates a key campaign issue.

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The Center Square: “Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion today, arguing that the governor’s model policies comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and that “local school boards are required to adopt policies that are consistent with them.”

“The opinion comes at the request of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who has been advocating since the release of the latest version of the Virginia Department of Education’s “Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools” for their adoption — to strong resistance from some districts in the commonwealth.”


Features

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “NOVEC judges had their work cut out for them when it came to selecting just three winners in NOVEC’s summer children’s art contest.”

“The contest encouraged children to submit drawings about ‘How my family uses electricity.’ In total, 24 boys and girls submitted 27 masterpieces before Aug. 1, and then the volunteer judges reviewed and voted on them.”


Business

GodShot Coffee, in the Shoppes at Glenkirk on 13930 Estate Manor Drive, opened this past May, in the space that was formerly Phonean.

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