From Stafford County Public Schools: All Stafford County Public Schools are closed today, Thursday, September 29 due to severe weather, flooding and road closures. Employees will be on Code II. Liberal leave is in effect. Administrative Offices will open at 10 a.m. Thank you,
Sherrie Johnson
From Prince William police:
Sexual Assault Investigation– On September 23, detectives from the Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that the victim, a 6-year-old girl, was sexually assaulted by the accused, an acquaintance, on more than one occasion since 2013. The victim recently disclosed the assaults to a family member who contacted police. Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused, identified as Edgard Hernesto CRUZ. On September 27, CRUZ was located and arrested without incident leaving a residence in Woodbridge by members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force.
*UPDATE: Yosue Joel Rios has been located and is safe.
From Prince William police:
The Donation Place, formerly known as the Too Good to Waste Place, at the Prince William County Landfill will temporarily close Oct. 1.
The landfill chose not to renew its contract with World Trade Co. in Woodbridge which operated the Donation Spot. The contract expires Sept. 30, 2016, said landfill spokeswoman Deborah Campbell.
Prince William County will explore three new devices in its toolbox to protect the rural land.
David G. Brickley
President and CEO
September 11th National
Memorial Trail Alliance
Submitted:
The Board of Directors of Keep Prince William Beautiful announced the hiring of Jason Parsons as the organization’s Executive Director. Marlo Thomas Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Marlo Company, Inc. and President of the Keep Prince William Beautiful Board of Directors commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Jason to lead Keep Prince William Beautiful to new heights in fulfilling our mission of inspiring and educating citizens to be environmental stewards and to ensure Prince William County is a clean and green place to live, visit, and conduct business.”
From Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson:
Are you concerned about homelessness? Would you like to know more about homelessness in Prince William County? The Prince William Area Continuum of Care, Occoquan District Office and Lake Ridge Rotary invite you to partner to help end homelessness here in Prince William County by coming to our Landlord Summit.
From Discover Prince William / Manassas
Tourism in Prince William County generated over $541.5 million in travel related expenditures in 2015, an increase of 3.1% compared to 2014 and supported 6,223 jobs, a 5.6% increase from 2014. Visitor related tax receipts provided $8.4 million dollars and provided over $62 in tax savings per household to residents of the county.
Dumfries leaders canceled the town’s annual fall festival.
Mayor and Acting Town Manager Jerry Foreman said the town does not have enough staff to plan and execute the event that had been scheduled Oct. 15 at town hall. The annual event draws musicians, crafters, vendors, and food trucks to Dumfries.
