“For those members of the public wishing to speak on any of the rezonings, signups will begin in person at noon in the atrium of the McCoart Building. Members of the public will not be allowed to sign up before noon. Those wishing to speak remotely may sign up online here and must sign up before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.”
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Prince William fire and rescue: “It’s that time of the year when the onset of cooler weather induces homeowners to seek alternative and economical methods of keeping warm.”
“The increase in the use of home heating appliances also increases the risk of home heating fires; the second leading cause of U.S. home fires resulting in four out of the five home fire injuries and nearly nine out of ten deaths.”
Prince William Police Department: “Stabbing Investigation – On October 1 at 8:38 p.m., officers responded to investigate a stabbing that was reported to have occurred at Veterans Park located at 14300 Veterans Drive in Woodbridge earlier that evening. The investigation revealed the victim, a 29-year-old man, was playing soccer on a field with several other men, when a man from the opposing team retrieved a box-cutter style knife and cut the victim. A physical altercation ensued between the two teams before the groups separated. The victim left the fields and sought treatment at an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury where police were contacted. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male with black curly hair, approximately 5’4, and a thin build.”
“Indecent Exposure – On September 29 at 9:40 p.m., officers responded to the 16200 block of Navigation Drive in Woodbridge to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed the victim, a 55-year-old woman, was walking her dog near a picnic area when she observed an unknown man exposing himself. The suspect briefly followed the victim while continuing to expose himself. No physical contact occurred. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’11, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans.”
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Students at Colgan High School in Prince William County will stage a walkout supporting Palestine.
School administrators sent a letter home to parents about the walkout anticipated to take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Prince William police: “The Prince William County Police Department collected 310 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.”
“The DEA joins federal, state, and local agencies twice a year to host prescription drug take-back collection sites in U.S. communities.”
Insidenova.com: “In a stunning rejection of the largest data center development in county history, Prince William County staff on Friday issued recommendations that the Planning Commission deny all three rezonings associated with the divisive PW Digital Gateway.”
“County documents show staff suggested that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of County Supervisors to not approve two rezoning requests by QTS Realty Trust Inc. — Digital Gateway North and South — and one by Compass Datacenters, which combined are aiming to build 23 million square feet of data centers on roughly 2,100 acres along Pageland Lane in western Prince William County near Gainesville.”
Prince William Police Department: “Shooting Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – On October 26, detectives identified the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred outside of a residence located in the 14500 block of Earlham Court in Woodbridge on October 16. While investigating the incident, detectives identified the suspect as Michael Carlos DUNCAN, and following the investigation, obtained warrants for his arrest. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [No Photo Available] Michael Carlos DUNCAN, 43, of the 14700 block of Candlewood Court in Woodbridge. Described as a black male, approximately 5’6, 200lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Wanted for abduction, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and aggravated malicious wounding.”
“Shooting Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 16 at 7:13 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 14500 block of Earlham Court in Woodbridge to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, a 39-year-old man, was speaking to the occupants of a white Kia Soul in front of the residence, when an altercation ensued. During the encounter, a male passenger in the vehicle fired a handgun towards the victim, striking him once in the lower body. The victim retreated to the home and fired his own weapon multiple towards the vehicle. The female driver of the vehicle was known to the victim from a previous relationship. The victim was treated at an area hospital for his non-life threatening injury. No other injuries or property damage were reported. This incident was not random. Detectives are actively following-up on leads regarding the identity of the shooter. The investigation continues.”
The wider road section is the last in three road projects that began in the early 2000s to widen Route 1 in Woodbridge from four to six lanes between Neabsco Creek to the Occoquan River. l
Officials cut the ribbon on the two-mile Featherstone Road to Mary’s Way segment on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
“Transit and Treats will take place at two locations along the Route 1 corridor:”
Prince William Chamber of Commerce: “Colonial Downs Group announces $50,000 donation to The Prince William Chamber Foundation. The celebration of the donation took place October 25th at Preston’s Pub in Manassas Park.”
“The press conference marks the first major donation to The Prince William Chamber Foundation, recently launched by the Prince William Chamber Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the new Foundation is to encourage and support business development through workforce development, education, community outreach, and through larger service. Programming for the Foundation focuses on the three pillars of first responders and veterans, women, and workforce education.”