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Prince William schools reject transgender policies from state, will not change regulations

Published August 21, 2023 at 10:03AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

Insidenova.com: “Prince William County Schools are rejecting the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies on transgender students, saying its current policies are aligned with the Virginia Values Act’s prohibition on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals’ decision in Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, which mandated that students have access to school facilities corresponding with their gender identity.”

“With Thursday’s announcement, Prince William County Schools joined several other Northern Virginia school divisions in its rejection of the updated VDOE policies. School systems in Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington have said they won’t be updating their division-level policies to conform with VDOE’s guidance.”

Moped operator killed near NOVA Woodbridge Campus

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 21, 2023 at 9:56AM

Prince William County Police: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On August 20 at 1:45 a.m., crash investigators responded to the intersection of Neabsco Mills Road and Smoke Court in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a crash. The investigation revealed the operator of a 2018 Yamaha FX 5 Moped was traveling southbound on Neabsco Mills Road approaching the stop bar with Smoke Court when it was rear-ended by a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The collision caused the operator of the moped to be thrown from the moped onto the windshield of the Malibu before rolling to the ground. The operator, and only occupant of the moped, was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. Speed, alcohol, or drug use were not factors in the collision with the driver of the vehicle. The investigation continues. Identified: The operator of the 2018 Yamaha FX 5 Moped was identified as Junaid Mahmood QURESHI, 67, of Woodbridge.”

Fatal car crash in area of Graham Park Road

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 21, 2023 at 9:54AM

Prince William County Police Department: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On August 16 at 12:23 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Graham Park Road and Woodland Drive in Triangle (22172) to investigate a single vehicle crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2009 Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on Graham Park Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle while in a turn in the roadway. The vehicle left the roadway, traveled through a residential lawn where it struck a telephone pole guidewire before continuing into a ravine where the vehicle then struck a concrete culvert and came to rest within a creek bed. The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on scene. No additional property damage was reported. Identified: The driver of the 2009 Ford Fusion was identified as Kenneth JACOBS, 58, of Dumfries.

2 charged in Dumfries-area armed robbery

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 16, 2023 at 9:37AM

Prince William Police Department: “Armed Robbery *ARREST – On August 10, detectives concluded the investigation into the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 3100 block of Chesapeake Drive in Dumfries (22026) on July 30. While investigating the incident, detectives received information identifying both suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest. On August 10, both suspects, identified as Julianne Esmeralda

LUCIANO-ROSARIO and Marvin GNANSOUNOU, were arrested. Arrested on August 10: Julianne Esmeraldo LUCIANO-ROSARIO, 18, of 17087 Gibson Mill Road in Dumfries Charged with robbery, abduction, carjacking,

2 charged in Prince William homicide; Gun sale gone bad, police said

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 15, 2023 at 1:26PM | Updated August 15, 2023 at 2:03PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

“During the encounter, the victim was shot, and the money in his possession was taken. The suspects immediately fled the scene in a separate vehicle after the altercation. The victim was located in his vehicle by responding officers and transported to an area hospital where he later died. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the shooter, identified as Jordan Delaney SICKLES, and another associated involved in the incident, identified as Re’Kwon Nyqualin BARNETT. The accused, SICKLES, was arrested in the Manassas area by detectives the evening of August 14, while BARNETT turned himself into police a short time later.”

Arrested on August 14:

‘It is possible the man may have attempted to pull the victim towards the vehicle’

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 15, 2023 at 8:23AM

Prince William Police Department: “Armed Robbery – On August 13 at 11:34 p.m., officers responded to the area of Shields Way and Rodes Drive in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 33-year-old man, was walking in the above area when he was approached from behind and knocked to the ground. The suspect then struck the victim multiple times and took his property. During the encounter, the suspect threatened the victim with a knife. The suspect took the victim’s watch and money before fleeing on foot. The victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene by fire and rescue personnel. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and dark blue jeans.”

“Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On August 13 at 11:57 a.m., officers responded to the Marywood Apartments located in the 10700 block of Crestwood Drive in Manassas (20109) to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed at approximately 2:20 a.m., gunshots were heard in the above area. Later that morning, a resident of an apartment located damage to a bedroom ceiling. Further investigation revealed a round entered the apartment from the outside, traveled through a window and into the ceiling. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”

Town hall to tackle panhandling problem in Fairfax, Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 15, 2023 at 7:00AM

Prince William County Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson

Prince William County Supervisor Jeanine Lawson: “In their dedication to address pressing concerns within the community, Prince William Supervisor Jeanine Lawson and Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity are pleased to extend an invitation to a virtual town hall event centered around the escalating issue of panhandling in Northern Virginia.”

“Panhandling has prompted community leaders from Fairfax County and Prince William to come together to explore viable solutions. The virtual town hall will provide a platform for an open dialogue among residents aiming to tackle this multifaceted issue with a shared approach.”

Graham Park Road to lose 2 lanes

By Sarah Romero

Published August 14, 2023 at 10:26PM

Graham Park and Old Triangle roads

Graham Park Road in Dumfries will go on a road diet.

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OmniRide service change takes effect August 21

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 14, 2023 at 5:05PM

OmniRide: “OmniRide’s Service Change will take effect on Monday, August 21. Schedules for Express and Metro Express will change on that date. On August 26, 2023, OmniRide will add Saturday Service to Local mobility services in Manassas and Manassas Park.”

“OmniRide has added extended late evening Express service from D.C. to Prince William County. Three late evening trips will originate in DC on the Gainesville/L’Enfant Plaza/Navy Yard (612) route, and they will arrive at the Pentagon at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. Riders bound for eastern Prince William can transfer to buses to the Horner Road, Telegraph Road, 234 and OmniRide Commuter Lots. 612 buses will continue to the Balls Ford, University and Heathcote Commuter Lots.”

New school start times for Prince William

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 14, 2023 at 9:02AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:25PM

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Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Latanya McDade: “Across the county, staff are preparing for our students’ return to school on August 21. I am excited to share that due to our new school start times and staffing initiatives, we are anticipating only single-run bus routes for the start of the school year. This should enable fewer late arrivals and departures; however, typical back-to-school challenges will exist in the first few weeks as drivers and families get acclimated to their new bus routes. Bus schedules are available now in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Please remember parents/guardians will need to complete the Back to School Packet with important emergency information before accessing class and bus information. Class schedules will be released for elementary schools this evening and for middle and high schools on the evening of August 16.”

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