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Dumfries man pleads guilty in 2023 shooting that killed toddler, injured four others

By Potomac Local News

A Dumfries man has pleaded guilty in connection with a 2023 shooting that left a 3-year-old child dead and four others — including three other children — seriously injured.

Kenyatta Oglesby, 23, entered a guilty plea on December 22, 2025, to one count of second-degree murder as part of a plea agreement for a 40-year prison term. He also pled guilty to four counts of aggravated malicious wounding, with sentencing still to be determined. Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth and Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Sweet are prosecuting the case. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

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Prince William reviews workforce study, outlines plan for county-led development program

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County officials reviewed the results of a yearlong workforce development study on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, outlining how the county could take a more active role in connecting workers, employers, and training providers without duplicating existing services.

The presentation, delivered during the Dec. 16 Board of County Supervisors meeting, focused on findings from a $100,000 workforce study funded with American Rescue Plan Act economic recovery dollars and conducted by TIP Strategies.

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Top Court Won’t Hear HOA Challenge; Prince William Continues Digital Gateway Appeals

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by the Oak Valley Homeowners Association, arguing that elected officials should be required to consider public testimony before voting — even as Prince William County continues to spend taxpayer funds appealing a lower-court ruling tied to the Digital Gateway data center project.

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Prince William County approves new fire station, homeless navigation center projects

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
Prince William County is making major investments to strengthen public safety and expand support services for residents.[Submitted Photo]

Prince William County is making major investments to strengthen public safety and expand support services for residents.[Submitted Photo]“Prince William County is making major investments to strengthen public safety and expand support services for residents,” Prince William County Government announced. “On Tuesday, the Board of County Supervisors approved funding and construction contracts for two significant Capital Improvement Program projects: a new Fire and Rescue Station 27 and the Homeless Navigation Center – East.”

“The new fire and rescue station will provide 24-hour career staffing for a pumper and advanced life support ambulance, improving emergency response for the community,” the county said. “Additionally, the Homeless Navigation Center – East will offer emergency sheltering and a drop-in center to help individuals experiencing homelessness connect to permanent housing solutions.”

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Occoquan deputy police chief Jason Forman named Prince William Times Reader’s Choice winner

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
The Town proudly recognizes Deputy Chief of Police, Jason Forman for being voted Prince William Times Reader’s Choice for Best Law Enforcement Officer [Submitted Photo]

“Today we celebrate his dedication, service, and continued commitment to our community,” the town added. “Congratulations, Jason — thank you for all that you do!”

Forman was recognized during the town’s Holiday Dinner, where Mayor Earnie Porta presented the honor following the results of the Prince William Times’ Reader’s Choice awards.

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School Board Chair: 14th High School Project Could Be Canceled

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County School Board Chair Dr. Babur Lateef told Potomac Local News that a formal review of the division’s planned 14th high school is likely to come before the School Board in early 2026, and the project could be canceled as officials reassess declining enrollment projections.

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Supervisors split on public funding for private repairs as soil ordinance passes

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 4–3 on Tuesday to adopt an ordinance establishing a local Foundation and Soil Management Fund, following public comment and debate over whether public funds should be used to address foundation and soil problems affecting private property.

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Manassas and Warrenton food pantries receive 36,000-pound donation to fight hunger

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Two Northern Virginia nonprofits — Northern Virginia Food Rescue (NOVA-FR) in Manassas and Fauquier FISH in Warrenton — received a massive food delivery earlier this month to support local families facing hunger. Each organization was given 18,000 pounds of food and pantry staples on December 11 as part of a national initiative by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The donation marks the first in the Washington, D.C. area from the Church’s America250 campaign, which pledges to donate 250 semi-trucks of food to food pantries across the U.S. by the end of 2026. Items included peanut butter, pancake mix, canned vegetables, pasta and more.

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Prince William police to encrypt radios, joining Manassas, Fredericksburg, and Stafford

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Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Beginning Jan. 5, 2026, Prince William County Police Department radios will switch to encrypted transmissions, preventing residents, media outlets, and scanner apps from monitoring police activity in real time.

Police officials say the move reflects national public safety standards and is designed to protect sensitive information routinely transmitted during calls for service.

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Prince William County approves $4M land sale to expand flex/tech space in Innovation Park

By Potomac Local News
Prince William Science Accelerator located in Innovation Park, Prince William County welcomes its fifth tenant - Celetrix LLC.

“Prince William County is an amazing place to work and live, but it faces a significant shortage of flex/tech buildings, limiting its ability to attract and retain growing companies, which fuel job creation, diversify the tax base, and bolster the regional economy,” St. John Properties said. “We look forward to bringing our decades of experience and locally based/vertically integrated approach to make this project a success for all stakeholders.”

“This transaction is about more than just parcels of land,” Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism stated. “It reflects our intentional approach to creating opportunities for companies to expand locally, invest with confidence, and remain in Prince William County as they grow.”

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