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A 38-year-old woman from Woodbridge was arrested after assaulting a law enforcement officer and a medic near Manassas. Police responded to a disturbance at a residence on Moore Drive, where the intoxicated woman kicked an officer and struck a medic. She was detained and charged with two counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer or healthcare provider.
In another incident, a commercial burglary occurred at the Tobacco Hut in Manassas. Officers found a broken window but no immediate signs of theft. A K-9 unit searched the area, but no suspects were located.
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The Prince William County School (PWCS) Board is considering its calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year.
In its most recent Nov. 18 meeting, the School Board heard about the four options on the table for the 2026-27 school year, each with its own quirks.
Hundreds of people filled Mill Street and the steps of Occoquan Town Hall on Saturday night as the town flipped the switch on its Christmas tree, officially opening the holiday season in the small riverfront community.
The tree lighting began just after 6 p.m. in front of Town Hall, where gas lamps, wreaths, and shop lights gave the historic district a postcard feel. Broadcasting live from the event, Potomac Local News described Occoquan as a “nice little postcard, Hallmark movie town” that feels far removed from nearby Washington, D.C., despite sitting just off Interstate 95.
“Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Occoquan Road (Route 906) between Horner Road (Route 639) and Old Bridge Road (Route 641) will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “Occoquan Road is scheduled to reopen at the I-95 overpass by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.”
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The Rose Gaming Resort is teaming up with three Prince William County delegates to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Saturday, November 22, at Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge. About 750 turkeys will be handed out free of charge to county residents on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m.
The event is a partnership between The Rose’s parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and Delegates Luke Torian (D-24), Candi Mundon King (D-23), and Briana Sewell (D-25). It’s part of the company’s ongoing community engagement through its “Rosie’s Gives Back” program, which supports charitable causes across Virginia.
“The brutal killing of Kalin Robinson in a parking lot in Woodbridge was deliberately orchestrated by the Defendant, Traivon Johnson,” Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office announced. “Without his cold and calculating actions, the murder would not have taken place. Although no sentence can bring Mr. Robinson back, the imposition of the maximum allowable sentence of 54 years in prison demonstrates that Traivon Johnson’s behavior will not be tolerated in our community.”
Mr. Johnson, 29, pled guilty on July 7, 2025, to multiple charges, including Second Degree Murder, Conspiracy, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He was sentenced on November 20, 2025, by Judge James A. Willett to 54 years of incarceration followed by three years of post-release supervision. Police determined he had planned the attack and matched cartridge casings from the crime scene to a firearm recovered from his residence.
A 26-year-old man from Alexandria was arrested in Woodbridge after assaulting a law enforcement officer. The incident occurred on November 20 when officers responded to a crash on Grand Masters Way. The driver, who had struck a parked vehicle, fled the scene on foot. Upon being located by officers, he attempted to escape, leading to a brief chase and struggle during which he grabbed an officer. Minor injuries were reported.
In a separate incident, a residential burglary was reported in Bristow. On November 9, entry was made into a home on Falcon Glen Ct through an unsecured basement door. Jewelry and money were reported missing.
“Revealed no evidence of inappropriate, unsportsmanlike or unethical behavior by the Battlefield High School parent volunteers serving on the line-to-gain crew during the game,” InsideNoVa reported. The letter added that “there is no indication or evidence of communication between the volunteers, coaches, or players.”
Forest Park staff discovered the headsets late in the third quarter of the Nov. 14 quarterfinal, prompting Battlefield to replace the crew. While headset use by chain crews is a rule violation, investigators determined no competitive advantage or improper communication occurred. The Class 6, Region B semifinals are set for Friday, with North Stafford traveling to Battlefield for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
A section of Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is about to undergo the biggest transformation in its history. On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to award a $61.4 million construction contract to The Lane Construction Corporation, clearing the way for a new grade-separated interchange at Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road.
The project will create the county’s second Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) and aims to untangle one of eastern Prince William’s most notorious traffic chokepoints.
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