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Published April 15, 2024 at 11:01AM

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The investigation revealed the driver of a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling westbound on Dale Blvd. approaching Cherrydale Dr. at a high rate of speed when the driver crossed over the median into the eastbound lanes and struck a guardrail. The vehicle continued through the intersection before driving down into a barrier on Cranmer Mews.

The vehicle struck a tree, flipped over, and rested upside down. The driver of the car and the only occupant of the Chevrolet was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed and impairment appear to be factors in the crash.

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Two adults, child displaced after Dale Forest apartment fire

By Amelia Breeden

Published April 9, 2024 at 9:33AM

Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue (Press Release): Last evening, units were dispatched to the 14200 Block of Wilderness Lane (Dale Forest Apartments) for a fire report in an apartment.

Crews arrived with light smoke in the building. All occupants had safely evacuated the building. A fire was discovered in an apartment and was quickly extinguished. There were no reported injuries.

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Birchdale Community Center playground rededication ceremony announced

By Potomac Local News

Published March 14, 2024 at 9:35AM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 9:38AM

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Residents are invited to attend a rededication ceremony to commemorate the enhancements made to the playground area at Birchdale Community Center. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. The Birchdale Community Center, located at 14730 Birchdale Avenue in Dale City, will host the event.

Key improvements to the playground include the replacement of the old equipment with a new playground and the addition of two shelters. These upgrades aim to enhance the recreational facilities available to the community.

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Judge drops rape charge against man accused of assaulting girl, 10

By Potomac Local News

Published March 13, 2024 at 11:20AM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

A Prince William County judge dropped a rape charge against a man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl in Dale City.

Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Carroll A. Weimer Jr. dropped the charge on March 6. The suspect, 40-year-old Bernabe Garcia of Woodbridge, was set to appear for a jury trial on the rape charge from March 18 to 21, 2024.

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20 people displaced in Dale City single-family house fire

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 12, 2024 at 12:31PM | Updated March 19, 2024 at 9:51AM

On Friday, March 8, 2024, units were dispatched to the 6100 Block of Oust Lane in Dale City for a reported house. Crews arrived at about 1:30 p.m. to find the occupants out of the home and located the fire in a second-floor bedroom.

Find more information in a Prince William County Fire and Rescue press release:

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Will I-95’s E-ZPass lanes go both ways? They’re looking into it

By Mike Salmon

Published March 1, 2024 at 5:22PM

Looking south along the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes near Springfield. [Photo courtesy of Transurban]

Suppose the latest idea on the Interstate 95 E-ZPass Lanes comes to fruition. In that case, drivers can access lanes in both directions during rush hours, creating a busier highway transportation system while offering more choices to drivers.

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New Jersey cops nab Dale City sexual assault suspect

By Potomac Local News

Published February 28, 2024 at 1:03PM

Soto Hernandez faces charges including two counts of aggravated sexual battery, one count of forcible sodomy, and one count of abduction with intent to defile. His court date is pending, and he remains incarcerated.

The incident, which occurred on February 26 at 7:50 a.m., prompted law enforcement response to a residence in Dale City. A female victim, awakened by the accused wielding a knife in her room, endured a sexual assault.

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Prince William police report: Shots fired, burglaries, arrests

By Potomac Local News

Published February 22, 2024 at 2:50PM | Updated February 23, 2024 at 6:54AM

Rape Investigation Leads to Arrest

A suspect sought in connection with a sexual assault reported in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County has been apprehended. The incident, which occurred on November 26, 2023, prompted an extensive investigation by the Prince William County Police.

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Future Dale City Ball Hockey rink gets boost from Washington Capitals

By Mike Salmon

Published February 22, 2024 at 12:30PM

Children playing ball hockey teaches teamwork and sportsmanship

Construction on the rink will begin later this year and will be similar to previous Capitals projects, using a Riley Manufactured board system and a branded Mateflex flooring system.

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Townhouse fire displaces family in Dale City

By Potomac Local News

Published February 20, 2024 at 5:25PM

A townhouse fire on Lambsgate Lane shook the neighborhood late yesterday afternoon, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at 3:36 p.m., as units from Prince William County Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene following a distress call.

Battalion Chief Matt Smolksy reported that upon arrival, smoke was visible from the front of the structure, prompting a swift response from firefighters.