Voters will head to the polls today to nominate the candidates they want to seek to advance to the General Elections in November 2023.
Both Democrats and Republicans are holding primaries for state and local races. The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Find your polling place by clicking here.
“Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the nearby commuter lot where the driver, identified as the accused, was detained without incident. The investigation revealed the accused was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in a reckless manner as he fired several rounds of a shotgun from the vehicle.”
“Empty shell casings were located in the vehicle. No injuries or immediate indications of property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alimul KHUDI, was arrested.”
Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk press release: “Two of Prince William County’s earliest records were returned to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Jacqueline Smith, after nearly 300 years.”
“Both documents were taken from the courthouse during the Civil War and returned to Virginia during the mid-20th century.”
Prince William police: “Attempted Malicious Wounding – On June 15 at 5:37 PM, officers responded to the Promenade at Virginia Gateway Center located at 13941 Promenade Commons St. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fight with weapons. The investigation revealed while in the above area, the victim, a 13-year-old male juvenile and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, engaged brief verbal altercation before both parties separated.”
“A short time later, while the victim was outside of a local business, the accused approached him while brandishing a knife. The victim fled on foot and the accused followed the victim around the shopping center with the knife until police arrived and detained the accused without incident. No injuries were reported.”
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Prince William County Public Schools: “Rockledge Elementary School [2300 Mariner Lane, Lake Ridge] celebrated its 50th anniversary recently with a family and community event that included inflatables and carnival-type games, hidden coins to find, rock decorating, face painting, cake walk, food trucks, and more.”
“There were displays set up in the cafeteria of current and former school programs, clubs, all the school’s yearbooks, pictures, school floor plans from beginning to current, and aerial pictures of the school over the years. There was also a giant rock donated by the local Vulcan quarry, which was painted gold and signed by all who attended.”
Virginia Department of Transportation: “Lomond Drive between Lomond South Drive and Manassas Drive (Route 213) will be closed to through traffic from 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, through Friday, June 30 to replace a pipe culvert, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.”
“Those needing to reach properties along Lomond Drive will have access; however, traffic will not be able to go beyond the point of pipe culvert replacement (between 9404 and 9407 Lomond Drive) in either direction.”
Prince William County Sheriff: “Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill is pleased to announce the awarding of $500 and $1,000 scholarships to six local college students on Friday, June 9, 2023. The scholarship presentation was held in the Prince William County Sheriff’s Office Conference Room.”
“The scholarship recipients, among their family members, were recognized for their academic achievements and commitment to pursuing a college education in the criminal justice field. During the presentation, Sheriff Hill spoke to the students on the importance of staying grounded. He stated, “don’t let peer pressure cause you to make bad decisions because it will affect your future career in criminal justice negatively.” He also commended the students for wanting to pursue a career in law enforcement.”
Prince William police: “Armed Robbery | Abduction *ARREST – On June 14, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at the Rivergate Apartments located in the 13100 block of Marina Way in Woodbridge (22191) on June 13, was arrested. The accused, identified as Victor Manuel GONZALEZ CISNEROS, was located and taken into custody by members of the U.S. Capitol Police in Washington D.C., where he will remain until extradited to Prince William County.”
“Arrested on June 14: [No Photo Available] Victor Manuel GONZALEZ CISNEROS, 26, of 10612 Woodlawn Blvd. in Upper Marlboro, MD. Charged with robbery, abduction, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, burglary, hit & run, felony destruction of property, larceny of an animal, destruction of property, domestic assault & battery Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated Armed Robbery | Abduction. ”
Nikki Rattray Baldwin is running in a GOP Primary Election for the Virginia Senate 29th District seat, which includes portions of central and eastern Prince William County and a portion of North Stafford.
Baldwin is a Navy veteran, a wife of a U.S. Marine of 13 years, and the mother of a 9-year-old boy. In the Navy, Baldwin worked as an EMT, disaster search and rescue, and as a protocol officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree focusing on psychology and a Master’s Degree in public administration.
