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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.

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Charges Filed in Manassas Crash That Killed 72-Year-Old Woman

By Potomac Local News

Published August 1, 2025 at 3:19PM

MANASSAS, Va. – A 65-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter following a deadly crash that took place last weekend in Manassas.

Police arrested Jeffrey Fortman on July 31, five days after the crash that killed 72-year-old Earline Steward. The collision happened around 6:05 p.m. on July 26 at the intersection of Ashton Avenue and Godwin Drive. Steward, the only person in her car, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others from the second vehicle were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Exclusive: Manassas Detectives Stop $194K Wire Fraud Targeting Local Nonprofit

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 30, 2025 at 10:28AM | Updated August 1, 2025 at 11:06AM

A quick-thinking team of detectives at the Manassas City Police Department prevented a local nonprofit from losing nearly $200,000 in a sophisticated email fraud scheme.

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Come Meet Manassas Police at National Night Out—Food, Fun, and Snow Cones Included

By Potomac Local News

Published July 28, 2025 at 8:00AM

MANASSAS, Va. – The Manassas City Police Department is hosting a free, family-friendly event on Tuesday, August 5, as part of the nationwide National Night Out celebration. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Manassas Museum Lawn.

National Night Out is designed to promote safer neighborhoods and stronger community ties. Attendees can enjoy free food, snow cones, police demonstrations, and games while getting to know local officers and community partners.