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Police make composite sketch of suspected Woodbridge tent rapist

Published May 25, 2020 at 9:11PM

Composite sketch of suspect [Prince William police]

Police now have a composite sketch of the man suspected of entering a homeless woman’s tent and raping her.

The sexual assault occurred at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in the 3200 block of Golansky Boulevard in Woodbridge, according to police. to investigate a sexual assault incident. The 55-year-old victim told police that she was lying in her tent in a wooded area near the above location when a man forced his way inside. He then grabbed the woman’s cell phone and threw it away before she could call for help, according to police.

School Board hears 10 possible names for 13th high school

By Gianna Jirak

Published May 21, 2020 at 9:22PM

A image rendering a prototype of the 13th High School.

Three years ago the Prince William County Planning Commission approved the location for the unnamed “13th” High School, with plans for it to open in September of 2021.

Now, the new high school is one step closer to gaining a name, as during the May 20 school board meeting ten possible names were put forth.

Face mask order issued for Prince William courthouse

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 21, 2020 at 3:53PM | Updated May 21, 2020 at 8:21PM

Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill has donated 5,000 face masks for use at the county courthouse.

If you plan on visiting the Prince William County Courthouse, you’ll need to bring a face mask.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Chief Judge Tracy C. Hudson of the 31st Judicial Circuit Court issued a mandatory face-covering order.

‘The people and our mission:’ Retiring police chief reflects on 44 years of service

By Gianna Jirak

Published May 21, 2020 at 6:26AM

Public servants are more important than ever in the current coronavirus pandemic, yet, the Prince William County Police Department is losing its guiding member: Chief Barry Barnard.

Barnard, who has served Prince William County police for 44 years, with four of those years as chief, announced his retirement on May 13. He is the fourth chief of police to lead the department since its creation 50 years ago.

Exclusive: Suspect in fatal Prince William County hit and run entered U.S. illegally

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 20, 2020 at 12:52PM

Pichinte Echeverria

It took nearly two weeks to track him down but now police said they have their man.

A suspect is charged in a fatal hit and run crash that occurred at 5 o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, May 6 at the intersection of Sudley and Balls Ford roads near Manassas.

Newly appointed Prince William jail board member vowed to abolish 287(g) immigration program

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 20, 2020 at 5:15AM | Updated May 21, 2020 at 4:47AM

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large Ann Wheeler. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31, Dale City, Fauquier) has a new seat on the Prince William County Jail Board.

Guzman opposes the county’s 287(g) program and has vowed to have it abolished. As the jail board oversees the program, now she may have her chance.

Prince William coronavirus testing sites reach capacity, more dates added

By Gianna Jirak

Published May 20, 2020 at 12:40AM | Updated May 20, 2020 at 1:37AM

Hundreds lined up to be tested for the coronavirus.

Residents on Tuesday flooded a testing site located on the grounds of Stonewall Jackson High School outside Manassas. It reached capacity at 11 a.m., just an hour after the site opened.

Prince William residents rally to keep 287(g) immigration program in county jail

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 20, 2020 at 12:17AM | Updated May 20, 2020 at 12:46AM

Tim Parrish rallies a crowd in support of 287(g). [Photo: Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Residents rallied outside the Prince William County Government Center at 1 o’clock in the afternoon Tuesday in support of longstanding policy used to combat illegal immigration.

The protestors’ signs stated “Save 287(g),” which is a program that checks the legal status of those who have been arrested and charged with a crime. In Prince Wiliam County — one of only two jurisdictions that utilize the program, those checks are done as the suspect is processed into the county jail. If the inmate is found to be in the country illegally, they’re turned over to federal customs and immigration officials.

Nominations open for next Prince William County Poet Laureate

By Trinity Bui

Published May 18, 2020 at 10:35PM

Who will be the next Prince William County Poet Laureate?

The Prince William County Arts Council and Poet Laureate Circle is accepting nominations until June 15.

Longstanding immigration policy in jeopardy as top leader aims to appoint new members to county jail board

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 18, 2020 at 6:35PM | Updated May 19, 2020 at 11:11AM

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, immigration is once again becoming a hot issue in Prince William County.

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors aims to fill three vacant positions on the county’s jail board — an 11-member body which provides direction for the operation of the jail and is, by law, headed by county Sheriff and jail board Chairman Glendell Hill.