Antonio Merrick, an Army veteran, has announced his run as the Independent candidate for Woodbridge District Supervisor.

Supervisor Frank Principi is the incumbent, and will be seeking reelection as the Democratic candidate. Steve Chapman will be running as the Republican candidate in the three-way race.


On April 30, officers from the Prince William police responded to a call from a residence on Rocky Mount Lane near Dumfries, to investigate a weapons call.

According to a Prince William police release, the two victims – a 31-year old man, and a 27-year woman – who identified themselves as members of the Community Services Board, attempted to contact the suspect, 46-year old Victor Ray Newson.


The Virginia Department of Transportation will close the historic Aden Road bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad Friday, after an inspection has revealed further deterioration of the 132-year-old structure. Read more at Bristow Beat.


Sara Townsend, a former teacher, has announced her run for delegate in Virginia’s 31st district – which includes Fauquier and Prince William County.

Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, her opponent in the race, is the long-time incumbent for the seat, serving as a delegate since 2002.


Late in the evening on April 16, Prince William police responded to a call on Blazer Loop in Woodbridge to investigate a call for shots fired.

Prince William police stated that an investigation showed that the incident took place at an apartment building on Blazer Loop. Detectives were able to identify and arrest the suspects involved in the incident on April 28.


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