Prince William Police Department:Malicious Wounding | Domestic Related *ARREST – On August 24, the suspect sought in connection to the domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 1800 block of Tiger Lily Close in Woodbridge (22192) on August 23, was arrested. The accused, identified as Elijah Osha Devoe CHAPMAN, was taken into custody in Alexandria. Arrested on August 24: [No Photo Available] Elijah Osha Devoe CHAPMAN, 31, of the 1800 block of Tiger Lily Close. Charged with 1 count of malicious wounding, 1 count of preventing the summoning of law enforcement, 1 count of domestic assault & battery, 1 count of assault & battery, 3 counts of grand larceny, and 1 count of destruction of property. Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated.”

Indecent Exposure *ARREST – On August 21, officers concluded the investigation into the indecent exposure that was reported to have occurred in to the 13200 block of Kahns Road in Manassas (20112) on July 13. While investigating the incident, officers received information leading to the identity of the suspect. On August 20, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Joel Brian WHITE, who was served while in custody in Alexandria the following day. Arrested on August 21: Joel Brian WHITE, 19, of no fixed address. Charged with indecent liberties. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”


Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB): “The staff of ICPRB’s Section for Cooperative Water Supply on the Potomac (CO-OP) announced the flow of the Potomac River has reached a low significant enough to initiate Drought Operations.”

“Dr. Schultz explains that during Drought Operations, CO-OP staff produce twice-daily reports to stakeholders regarding flow, weather, and demand conditions. The staff uses river flow forecasts to determine whether changes in operations are needed to meet upcoming water demands. These include releases from upstream reservoirs, Jennings Randolph and Little Seneca, to augment Potomac River flow.”


International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: “The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26 made a substantial food donation to the Haymarket Food Pantry on Tuesday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m.”

“This donation is being made in response to repeated public testimony from members of the community calling for additional food resources as supplies struggle to meet demand. Every year since the pandemic has been record breaking for the Haymarket Food Pantry in terms of meals served. Since 2018 the food pantry has seen a 94% increase in families coming in for assistance.”


Prince William Police Department:Strangulation | Domestic Related *ARREST – On August 24, the suspect sought in connection to the domestic disputes that were reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2, was arrested. The accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS, was taken into custody by Manassas City police. Arrested on August 24: [No Photo Available] Allan Jerod HARRIS, 45, of 4042 Chetham Way in Woodbridge. Charged with 1 count of strangulation and 2 counts of domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”

Strangulation | Domestic Related [Previously Released] – On July 5 at 2:03 p.m., officers responded to investigate an ongoing domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2. The investigation revealed on June 30, the victim, a 41-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim and slapped her before throwing her to the ground. The parties eventually separated. On July 2, another verbal altercation between the victim and the accused escalated. During that encounter, the accused struck the victim several times and grabbed her throat before the parties separated. The victim reported minor injuries sustained during both encounters. On July 5, following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.”


Get ready for an event with networking opportunities. The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is once again bringing the Mega Networking Expo to the Gainesville area.

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Press Release: “Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today the promotion of Bobbi Sample to General Manager of The Rose Gaming Resort  in Dumfries.”

“In this role, Sample will oversee all operations of The Rose that will include a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a cultural venue, meeting and event space and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose is expected to open in Spring 2024.”


Republicans are making Prince William County’s skyrocketing crime and murder rates a key campaign issue.

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The Center Square: “Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an opinion today, arguing that the governor’s model policies comply with federal and state nondiscrimination laws and that “local school boards are required to adopt policies that are consistent with them.”

“The opinion comes at the request of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who has been advocating since the release of the latest version of the Virginia Department of Education’s “Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools” for their adoption — to strong resistance from some districts in the commonwealth.”


GodShot Coffee, in the Shoppes at Glenkirk on 13930 Estate Manor Drive, opened this past May, in the space that was formerly Phonean.

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