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Woodbridge man charged with tampering with meter box

Published July 18, 2016 at 4:45PM

From Prince William County Fire Marshal’s office:

On July 13, 2016 at 3:02 PM, Fire Marshals responded to the 15200 block of Grist Mill Terrace in Woodbridge regarding an electrical hazard complaint in which a meter box had been jumped. Upon further assessment by Fire and Rescue, it was discovered that the meter circuit had been jumped by using two 4-gauge copper wires with welds holding it in place. This created a very dangerous situation with the potential of risk to nearby occupants. Further investigation revealed the suspect, John Anthony McClain.

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Suspect in string of Woodbridge-area robberies nabbed

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2016 at 3:45PM

From Prince William police:

Armed Robberies *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – On July 15, detectives from the Robbery Unit identified the suspect involved in two commercial robberies in the Woodbridge area of the county. The suspect, identified as Joseph Tyler KELLEY of Woodbridge, has been connected to the July 11 robbery of the Papa Johns on Dale Blvd and the June 8 robbery of the Exxon service station on Quate Ln. In both cases, an undisclosed amount of money was taken. Detectives have since obtained arrest warrants for this suspect who has not been located.

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Rest stop custodian stabbed, suspect steps in front of train

By Potomac Local News

Published July 15, 2016 at 2:36PM

Investigators said the man who stabbed a custodian multiple times about 6 a.m. Wednesday at a rest stop on westbound Interstate 66 outside Manassas later committed suicide.

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Who robbed Papa Johns in Dale City?

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2016 at 11:11PM

From Prince William police:

Armed Robbery – On July 11 at 11:00PM, officers responded to the Papa Johns located at 4814 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown man entered the store displaying a knife and demanding money. The man took an undisclosed amount of money then fled the area on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects who were not located. The investigation continues.

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Compliment leads to stolen bicycle

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2016 at 6:01PM

From Manassas City police:

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Updated: Amber alert issued for missing 6-week-old from Fairfax

By Potomac Local News

Published July 13, 2016 at 12:42PM | Updated July 13, 2016 at 11:07PM

From Virginia State Police:

The Virginia AMBER Alert Activation for the missing 6-week-old Fairfax County female was canceled earlier this evening. The infant was safely recovered.

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Roommate finds child porn on computer, say authorities

By Potomac Local News

Published July 12, 2016 at 9:06AM

From Stafford sheriff’s spokeswoman MC Moncure:

Jason Charles Sulser, age 39 of Wakefield Drive in Stafford was served with 51 total arrest warrants relating to the Possession and Reproduction of Child Pornography.

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Woman charged with unlawful fireworks possession faces jail time

By Potomac Local News

Published July 11, 2016 at 8:28PM

From the Prince William County Fire Marshal:

On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Prince William County Fire Marshals arrested Jackelin Esmeralda Rivera, of Woodbridge, for possession and use of unlawful fireworks. The charge is a class 1 misdemeanor and carries a penalty of up to 12 months in jail and/or up to $2500 fine.

Police: Cell phone photos reveal sex assault of 3-year-old

By Potomac Local News

Published July 11, 2016 at 3:50PM

From Prince William police:

Sexual Assault Investigation – On July 8, detectives from the Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in Woodbridge.

Brown charged with attempted murder

By Potomac Local News

Published July 8, 2016 at 2:56PM

A Woodbridge man is charged with shooting woman in the arm.