OmniRide is proposing an overhaul of local routes in eastern Prince William County, including adding service to new destinations. The purpose is to create a streamlined, efficient, and more direct service.
New destinations and routes include areas that have been highly requested by passengers.
Woodbridge JROTC has qualified to compete in the JROTC National Championship in Dallas, Texas, from April 17-29 as part of the host VEX Robotics Competition.
Since 1993, the Army Junior Reserve Officer Corps (JROTC) Honor Unit with Distinction program at Woodbridge High has developed leadership, citizenship, and community service skills. This year, they added robotic skills.
On February 22 at 6:13 p.m., officers responded to investigate a potential threat of violence made towards Lake Ridge Middle School, located at 12350 Mohican Road in Lake Ridge.
The investigation revealed that an unknown individual, later identified as a student of another school, posted threats directed toward the school over Snapchat. A student who received the message immediately informed a family member, who contacted the police.
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 3000 block of Sunny Brook Court in Lake Ridge for a reported kitchen fire in a townhouse.
Crews arrived with the home evacuated and smoke showing. The kitchen fire was quickly confirmed and extinguished. The fire caused moderate damage. One man inside the home sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local medical facility.
Whitlock Wealth Management in Lake Ridge was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes magazine.
The Prince William County-based practice ranked 44th of 50 of the best firms in Virginia.
Every year, the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association accepts nominations through the beginning of December for the best-decorated house in the area.
The LRPRA posts the entries on its social media pages, where they can be liked and voted on, to decide a winner.
A 27-year-old woman, was walking her six-month-old pit bull in the above area when she was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the suspect asked to hold the dog.
When the victim declined, the man picked the dog up and attempted to run away.
Abduction | Sexual Assault – On December 7 at 5:05PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14700 block of Tamarack Pl. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an abduction. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, made arrangements with the resident of the home, identified as the accused, for massage- services.
While inside the residence, the accused retrieved and began handling a firearm. The accused then sexually assaulted the victim multiple times. At one point, the victim was able to message a friend who contacted the police. Officers made contact with the accused and took him into custody without incident.
