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Published January 3, 2026 at 8:00AM

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A hit-and-run at a busy Manassas intersection just before New Year’s Eve left several people injured and capped off a month of serious vehicle incidents in the city.

Around 10:30 p.m. on December 30, a silver Hyundai sedan ran a red light at Sudley Road and Stonewall Road, crashing into two vehicles. The occupants of the Hyundai fled before police arrived and are believed to have been picked up by another car. Victims in the struck vehicles were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

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Crack Cocaine Bust in Manassas Leads to Two Arrests

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Published January 2, 2026 at 11:07AM

A narcotics investigation led Manassas police to a major drug bust and the arrest of two women wanted in multiple jurisdictions. On December 27, 2025, officers with the Special Problems Unit were investigating a possible drug operation at a home on Bruton Parish Court when they spotted a known wanted individual entering the residence.

Police obtained permission to enter and quickly discovered suspected drugs and paraphernalia in plain view. Two women—ages 30 and 21—were found hiding in a bathroom and arrested. A search of the home turned up more than 230 small bags of suspected crack cocaine, additional drugs including PCP, and packaging materials commonly used in drug distribution.

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Person dies after arrest outside Petco in Manassas

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Published December 2, 2025 at 2:59PM

A person died after experiencing a medical emergency following an arrest outside a Petco store in Manassas.

On Thursday, November 27, at about 5:24 p.m., police responded to a report of an intoxicated person at 10055 Wellington Road. Officers found the person alert and conscious. During their investigation, they discovered the individual had an active warrant and arrested them without incident.

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Vandals on Dirt Bikes, Scooter attack Good Samaritan in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 9, 2025 at 8:11AM

A man was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after being assaulted by a group he had confronted for vandalizing a vehicle at Brentwood Apartments in Manassas. The attack left him with facial lacerations, and police say the suspects fled on dirt bikes and a scooter into Prince William County.

The incident occurred just after 8:20 p.m. when the victim approached four individuals seen damaging a car. After the assault, they were seen riding into the Georgian Hamlet neighborhood and then onto Sudley Road.

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New red light camera warning period begins at busy Manassas intersection

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 1, 2025 at 12:30PM

Starting today, November 1, 2025, drivers traveling through the intersection of Liberia Avenue and Mathis Avenue in Manassas will enter a 30-day warning period for a new photo red light enforcement camera.

The city says traffic safety studies have shown this intersection has a high number of violations and crashes, making it a suitable location for red light camera enforcement. Once the warning period ends on December 1, violators caught running red lights will receive a $50 civil penalty, mailed to the vehicle’s registered owner. These fines don’t add points to a driver’s license or affect insurance rates, according to the Manassas City Police Department.

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Manassas Police Say 90-Year-Old’s Death Appears to Be Suicide

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 14, 2025 at 5:52PM

We first told you about this on Monday: A 90-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head on Grant Avenue in Manassas. Police now say the death appears to be a suicide and that there is no threat to the public.

The incident occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2025, in the 9100 block of Grant Avenue. The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Death on Liberia Avenue Prompts Police Investigation in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2025 at 8:18PM

MANASSAS, Va. – A suspicious death on the 8800 block of Liberia Avenue in Manassas led to a heavy police presence on Monday. Authorities began their investigation shortly before noon and later confirmed the Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death.

Police say there is no immediate threat to the community, and the area has since been cleared. Details about the individual involved or the circumstances surrounding the death have not been released. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Gun Arrests, Warrants, and Vandalism

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 16, 2025 at 1:00PM

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In Triangle, a 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shots-fired incident on August 30. Police say Dalonte Lee Kendall exchanged gunfire with others near Graham Park and Old Triangle Roads, striking two nearby homes. He was arrested in Baltimore by U.S. Marshals and faces firearms charges. The investigation remains active.

In Stafford County, deputies made multiple arrests related to outstanding warrants. One woman turned herself in at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and was charged with public intoxication after appearing under the influence of an unknown substance. A man wanted in Spotsylvania was also arrested at America’s Best Value Inn.

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Shooting in Downtown Manassas Turns Into Abduction, Robbery Investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 6, 2025 at 1:05PM

An early morning shooting in downtown Manassas on August 23 has now escalated into a broader investigation involving abduction and an attempted robbery. Police say one of the suspects forced a separate victim into a vehicle and tried to steal their car keys shortly after the shooting. That victim has since been found safe.

Joseph West, 31, was arrested on September 3 and is being held without bond at the Prince William Detention Center. He faces charges of abduction and attempted robbery.

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Former Manassas Police Chief Chris Tutko Has Died—“His Legacy Lives On”

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 3, 2025 at 2:00PM

MANASSAS, Va. – The Manassas City Police Department just shared some sad news with Potomac Local News: former Chief of Police Chris Tutko has passed away.

Tutko joined MCPD back in 1971 and served the city for 28 years, including four years as chief from 1993 to 1997. He was known for his focus on community policing, officer education, and modernizing the department with new technology.