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Winning Powerball ticket sold in Woodbridge

Published December 18, 2025 at 10:23AM

“More than 87,000 winning Powerball tickets were sold in Virginia for the Wednesday, December 17, drawing,” Virginia Lottery reported. “Five tickets in Virginia each won a $50,000 prize in that drawing.”

Since no ticket in Virginia or anywhere matched all six numbers in the December 17 Powerball drawing, the jackpot for the upcoming Saturday, December 20, drawing is now an estimated $1.5 billion. Virginia Lottery reported that winners came from locations including Smoketown Shell, 15550 Neabsco Mills Road, Woodbridge; Tiger Market and Bakery, 3903 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria; and Safeway, 3043 Nutley Street, Fairfax. Virginia Lottery

Ashworth Requests More Staff in FY27; Supervisors Signal Support

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 17, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated December 17, 2025 at 1:27PM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

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Abduction and Sex Trafficking Arrest in Woodbridge

By Press Release

Published December 17, 2025 at 11:10AM

A suspect was arrested in connection with a sex trafficking case at the Springhill Suites in Woodbridge. The investigation revealed that a 39-year-old woman was being trafficked by the accused, a 42-year-old man from Hampton. The arrest was made by the U.S. Marshals Service Task Force.

In another incident, a 32-year-old man from Manassas was arrested for a commercial burglary at the Taste of India restaurant in Gainesville. The burglary occurred on April 20, and the suspect was apprehended on December 15.

Two women die after Manassas townhouse fire; smoke detectors credited with alerting residents

By Potomac Local News

Published December 16, 2025 at 9:58PM

Two women rescued from a burning Manassas townhouse have died from their injuries, officials confirmed Monday.

Firefighters were dispatched at 1:37 p.m. to the 7900 block of Flager Circle, where heavy smoke was pouring from a three-story townhouse. Crews learned that two adult females were trapped on the second floor. Firefighters rushed inside, carried the victims down the stairs, and brought them outside for treatment. Both were transported to a nearby hospital but later died.

Santa Cops brings holiday shopping and smiles to children in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published December 16, 2025 at 11:49AM

Prince William County police are thanking local partners and residents after another successful Santa Cops fundraiser and shopping event that spread holiday cheer across the community.

The annual program, run in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Police Battlefield Lodge 43, local businesses, and volunteer organizations, helps provide holiday gifts and essentials to area children. The police department shared its gratitude on Facebook following the conclusion of Part II of the event.

Teen Arrested for Stabbing at Woodbridge Apartment

By Press Release

Published December 16, 2025 at 11:44AM

A 17-year-old male from Springfield was arrested for malicious wounding after a stabbing incident at Orchard Mills Apartments in Woodbridge. The incident occurred during a gathering on November 30, where the accused stabbed a 16-year-old male multiple times. Another juvenile also suffered a minor injury. Both victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

In another incident, a strong-arm robbery occurred at Smoketown Station shopping center in Woodbridge. A 37-year-old man was approached by a woman who entered his vehicle and demanded money. The suspect, identified as Georgina Megan Regazzi, 27, was later arrested.

Firefighters rescue two from burning Manassas-area townhouse

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2025 at 3:51PM | Updated December 16, 2025 at 9:02AM

Prince William County's Fire & Rescue System Engine 23. [Courtesy of PWCFRS]

Units responded around 1:30 p.m. to the 7900 block of Flager Circle and found a three-story townhouse with a fire spreading from the garage. Firefighters were told that two people were trapped on the upper floor and needed immediate help. Crews entered the home, located the victims, and safely rescued them.

All three occupants—two rescued from inside the home and another—were transported to a nearby medical facility. Their conditions have not been released.

Cracks in the system: Prince William weighs taxpayer-funded foundation fixes

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2025 at 2:21PM

Prince William County supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 16, on a proposed countywide fund that would provide grants to homeowners and homeowner associations facing costly soil and foundation repairs.

The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Prince William County Government Center, 1 County Complex Court, in Woodbridge. The Board of County Supervisors is expected to hear public comment and may vote on whether to adopt the ordinance following the hearing.

New traffic signal rises along Minnieville Road as Quartz District project moves forward

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2025 at 12:39PM

Construction crews install a new traffic signal arm along Minnieville Road near Madrona Lane, the entrance to the Four Seasons age-restricted community in Dale City. Photo by Kevin Parker

A Dale City resident who regularly bikes along Minnieville Road noticed a visible sign of change this week: a new traffic signal going up along the busy corridor.

“Took these pictures today at about 1–2 p.m. on my bike ride on Minnieville Road. Maybe newsworthy,” wrote Kevin Parker, who stopped to photograph construction crews erecting the signal. “If so, I would be happy to see you use one or more of them.”

Prince William, Stafford Democrats to Hold Dec. 16 Caucus for House District 23 Nominee

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2025 at 1:31PM

Franklin/Casim

The Prince William County Democratic Committee and the Stafford Democratic Committee will hold an unassembled caucus on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, to select the Democratic nominee for the 23rd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.

Voting will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations: the Dumfries Community Center, 17757 Main St. in Prince William County, and Porter Branch Library, Room 3, 2001 Parkway Blvd. in Stafford County.