Police Blotter

Child Pornography Arrest

By Uriah Kiser
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A man was arrested in Spotsylvania County following a tip about child sexual abuse material.

Deputies with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit executed a search warrant on January 22 at a home on Wilderness Park Drive after a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators say they seized multiple electronic devices containing images of child sexual abuse. A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with six counts related to possession and distribution of child pornography. He is being held without bond.

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Manassas Park

Manassas Park Receives Mixed Bag Results from VDOE

By Caitlyn Meisner

Manassas Park City Public Schools (MPCPS) received a mixed bag of results from the Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) new school quality profile scores.

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Event

Cyd Rowley Open Studio Weekend

Cyd Rowley Studio

10449 Metropolitan Ave

Kensington, Maryland 20895

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Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.

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Manassas

Snow Emergency Declared in Manassas Park

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

“City Manager Carl Cole has determined that a snow emergency will be in effect for the City of Manassas Park starting at 12:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 12:00PM Monday, January 26, 2026,” Manassas Park Police announced. “This is subject to change based on weather conditions.”

The snow emergency goes into effect at noon Saturday and restricts parking on designated snow emergency routes across the city through Monday at noon. Officials said the action aligns with the Governor of Virginia’s declared state of emergency and is intended to allow crews to clear roads safely. An announcement will be issued when restrictions are lifted.

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Weather

Libraries Closed but Digital Access Remains

By Uriah Kiser
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch sits at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.

“All library locations are closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library posted. “You can still check out eBooks, eAudio, streaming video, and more from our digital collection.”

While physical branches are closed, library users can continue to access digital materials online, including books, audiobooks, and streaming content, through the library’s website.

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Weather

Sentara Adjusts Care During Weather

By Uriah Kiser
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical center sits at 2300 Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge.

“Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and the Sentara Lake Ridge Emergency Department remain open during weather events,” Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center posted. “Sentara Medical Group (SMG) Primary Care and Community Care offices will be closed for in-person appointments on January 26 but are available for telehealth appointments during normal business hours.”

Several other Sentara services will be closed Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather, including SMG specialty offices such as General Surgery, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Gynecology, as well as Cardiac Rehab, Wound Care, and Sentara Urgent Care – Port Potomac in Woodbridge. Hospital emergency departments will continue operating as normal.

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Weather

Stafford Government Closes Monday

By Uriah Kiser

“Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather,” Stafford County Government announced. “The Governor and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) ask that residents continue to stay off the roads to allow VDOT to clear them as quickly as possible and for first responders to reach emergency calls.”

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Prince William

Scenic Drive Closes at Forest Park

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
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“The visitor center will also be closed on Sunday, January 25,” the park stated. “While Pine Grove parking area will remain open, crews will be actively working to clear snow, so please use caution and follow all posted closures.”

Park officials said the closure is due to an incoming winter storm and ongoing snow operations. Visitors who choose to hike are urged to use caution while crews work to clear snow and ice from park roads and parking areas.

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