The president of a Woodbridge HOA says a case of some mysterious fliers that appeared to denounce him has been solved.
Belmont Bay HOA President KP Lau said the person who distributed the flier, which stated his name and a photo of Mao Zedong, founder of the Chinese Communist Party, apologized to him.
Updated 5:45 p.m. — Manassas police said city officials did a good job communicating with the public during a lockdown at several schools last week.
Just before 1 p.m. On Thursday, January 26, 2022, administrators placed Osbourn High School and two other schools, Baldwin Intermediate and Elementary schools and Metz Middle School, into “secure the building” mode, where no one could enter or exit the building while instructors continued teaching.
Last week, Stafford authorities said they arrested a vandal who painted Z’s around North Stafford.
Since posting the news, we’ve received comments and texts from PLN readers stating they’ve seen similar vandalism in Prince William County, just north of Stafford.
The investigation revealed the driver of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on Richmond Highway when the driver slowed to make a right turn onto Williamstown Drive.
As the vehicle slowed, the passenger opened their door and got out of the Jeep was still in motion.
Stafford authorities said they arrested a vandal who painted Z’s around North Stafford.
On Sunday, January 22, at 5:31 p.m., Deputy E.T. Osborn responded to a vandalism call. The victim had their garage door spray painted with the letter Z.
Updated 5:30 p.m. — Prince William police found no bomb at Unity Reed High School after someone threatened to bring an explosive to the school at 8820 Rixlew Lane, near Manassas Mall, just before 1 p.m. today.
The school division placed Unity Reed (formerly Stonewall Jackson Senior High School) into secure the building mode, meaning no one enters or exits. After police called all-clear, officers assisted in dismissing students.
On January 21, 2023, detectives with the Prince William police Special Investigations Bureau concluded the investigation into the burglary at a home in the 8100 block of Community Drive near Manassas.
While investigating the incident, detectives received information leading to the identification of four men involved in the incident that occured in October 2022.
On January 24, 2023, detectives with the Prince William County Violent Crimes Bureau concluded the investigation into the robbery at Unique Soles, 2894 Garber Way, a men’s shoe store near Lake Ridge.
While investigating the incident, detectives received information identifying seven suspects related to the robbery.
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is excited to announce the appointment of William “Jake” Jacoby as the new chief of police.
Jacoby has served as the college’s assistant chief of police for ten years. Following a nationwide search, Jacoby was named to succeed Chief Dan Dusseau, who retired in May 2022.
