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Quantico Station to Celebrate Major Upgrades with November Ribbon Cutting

Published October 21, 2024 at 9:00AM

A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

During the October 18, 2024, VRE Operations Board meeting, it was announced that invitations have been sent out for the event, with all necessary travel details, including train schedules, provided to ensure smooth participation. The excitement surrounding the completion of these upgrades was evident, with board members and VRE staff expressing their enthusiasm for what the improvements will mean for the station and the surrounding community.

“I’m very excited about the upcoming ribbon-cutting at Quantico. This project has been in the works for quite some time, and we’re thrilled to see it finally come to fruition,” said Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey, who sits on the VRE Operations Board.

Fall Festival Happening Saturday at Pat White Center

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 18, 2024 at 1:00PM

[Graphic courtesy of Prince William County]

Formerly known as the Ben Lomond Community Center until 2015, the building has been a community hub for many years in providing programming and events. The festival will have activities for all ages, food trucks, STEM projects, musical instrument demonstrations, giveaways and much more.

Here’s some history on the center from Prince Willam County:

Robbers Target Shell Gas Stations

By Aya Karouane

Published October 18, 2024 at 10:40AM

A suspect was arrested on October 15 for a strong-arm robbery that occurred on September 15 near Manassas. An additional suspect was arrested earlier, and both face charges related to the incident. In addition, on October 16, officers responded to a robbery at a Shell service station near Woodbridge, where an unknown man pushed an employee and stole money before fleeing.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Two Charged in Woodbridge Child Neglect Case

By Aya Karouane

Published October 18, 2024 at 10:38AM

On October 16, officers found two adults and two girls in a vehicle in Woodbridge, where suspected illegal drugs were accessible to the children. The adults were arrested and charged with child neglect and drug possession, while the children were treated at a hospital but were not injured.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Another Woman Walking Her Dog Struck, Killed in Prince William

By Aya Karouane

Published October 18, 2024 at 10:36AM

On October 17, officers responded to a crash on Mapledale Avenue in Dale City where a Nissan Versa struck a pedestrian walking her dog, resulting in the pedestrian’s death. The driver remained at the scene and was uninjured, with charges pending as the investigation continues.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Fatal Crash: Driver Ejected from Tractor Trailer near Dale Boulevard

By Aya Karouane

Published October 18, 2024 at 9:10AM

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal incident involving a tractor trailer on Interstate 95. The driver was found dead after the vehicle overturned on the roadway.

Press Release from Virginia State Police:

Former Prince William County Elections Official Sues the State Attorney General

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 18, 2024 at 8:42AM

General registrar Michele White answers questions from the Board of County Supervisors at its July 21 meeting

From the Associated Press:

A Virginia elections official who faced criminal charges, later dropped, over a botched vote count in the 2020 presidential election sued the state attorney general Thursday, alleging malicious prosecution…

Prince William Police Hosting Safety Training for Houses of Worship

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 17, 2024 at 11:00AM

The training is open to all faith-based organizations in an effort to assist them in securing a safe worship environment. The event will be lecture-based and provide tools for organizations to keep worship spaces secure, as well as an introduction to the Worship Watch Program (WWP).

According to the county’s website, WWP is a proactive program that encourages houses of worship to become more involved in reducing the opportunity for crimes to occur on their premises. The program operates similarly to a community watch program.

Suspect Charged in Woodbridge Stabbing

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:07AM

Press Release from Prince William Police Department:

Aggravated Malicious Wounding *ARREST – On October 15, the suspect, identified as Makahyla Lynn MUTZ, who was sought in connection to the stabbing that was reported to have occurred in 14500 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) on September 9, was arrested.

Dale City Shooting Suspect Surrenders to Police

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:03AM

On October 8, 2024, a suspect turned himself in to police in connection with residential shootings that occurred on April 7, 2023, in Dale City. The individual faces multiple charges related to the incidents, which were linked to gang activity, and the investigation is ongoing as detectives seek additional suspects.

Press Release from Prince William Police Department: