Officers were called to the 14800 block of Cloverdale Road in Dale City at 4:29 p.m. Friday to take custody of a dog. Police did not say why they were trying to take the dog nor did they say what breed it was.

But the dog’s owner became combative, and officers then tried to arrest her. She resisted and then burned one of the officers with a lit cigarette, said Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.


Dumfries, Va. –– The Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries is ready to reopen its doors for the first time in more than two years. 

On Monday, the facility was set to welcome 27 children into a nine-week summer camp, which offers children access to the gym, basketball courts, game rooms and computers. Children will also enjoy a field trip once per week.


Yasmine Deleon, of Stafford, was killed after the horse she was riding in a field off Mt. Olive Road was “spooked” and then ran into the street, where the horse and the girl was hit by an oncoming Kia Sorrento.

Virginia State Police Sgt. Les Tyler the horse died at the scene when it was hit head-on by the Kia, driven by a 40-year-old woman.


Flames broke out at a two-story, single family home at 51 Scotland Circle, just off Austin Ridge Drive, at 8:16 p.m.

Two adults and two children were home at the time of the fire but made it out safely. Two of the occupants were treated for injuries that did not appear to be life threatening, said Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle.


A concrete median is scheduled to be installed today as part of the project to widen Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) to four lanes at Joshua Road. The median will be in place between Joshua and Furnace roads and will limit driver’s ability to make turns in oncoming traffic.

A new left turn lane will be will be installed on the westbound portion of Va. 610 for drivers that want to turn onto Christopher Drive, entering St. George’s subdivision. The new median will bar drivers from making left turns from westbound Va. 610 onto Woodleigh Lane, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.


Woodbridge, Va. –– Jeff Kobernus was named to the 2011 Carolina League All Star team on Thursday.

The Potomac Nationals’ second baseman replaces teammate Destin Hood, who was placed on the Disabled List Wednesday evening. Kobernus, the league leader with 26 stolen bases, has gone on a tear to end the first half to earn his first All Star Game recognition.


Legislative Assistant Karen Stuber (right) helps hold the map while Del. Mark Cole (R-88, Stafford, Fredericksburg) discusses the new boundaries set by the redistricting plan. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com

Falmouth, Va. ––  A small crowd turned out at England Run Library for Del. Mark Cole’s third Town Hall Meeting.


Lateef is an eye surgeon based in Woodbridge and hails from Youngstown, Ohio.

Stewart, his Republican opponent, polarized Prince William County residents in 2007 with the passage of an immigration resolution that allowed police to check the immigration status of anyone suspected to be in the country illegally. It was later revised to allow officers to check the immigration status of anyone who is arrested for a crime.


Delegate Mark Cole (R-88, Stafford, Fredericksburg) discusses political points with Bob Thomas (left) after he threw his hat into the ring for George Washington District Supervisor. (Marty van Duyne/For PotomacLocal.com)
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com

Falmouth, Va. –– Crowds gathered at Amy’s Café in Falmouth on Thursday night to hear Bob Thomas‘ platform.


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