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Police Blotter: Wrong-Way Crash Injures Trooper, Gun Charge Guilty Plea, Drug Arrests

By Potomac Local News
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This daily police blotter rounds up the latest reports from local and federal agencies serving the Northern Virginia area.

Detectives have obtained additional charges and arrests in the ongoing investigation into the June 15 shooting death of an 18-year-old man near Peppertree Ln and Pebble Ln in Manassas (20111). On July 10, a 15-year-old male juvenile from Manassas was arrested and charged with felony murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center. Previously arrested were T’Kiyah Serenity French, 19, of Stafford on July 8, and Ja Quad Dyzae Andrews Washington, 20, of Fredericksburg on July 7, along with Austin Wainaina Wyman, all facing related charges including felony murder and conspiracy. The case remains under active investigation. Read the full PWCPD release.

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Manassas Park Police Seek Help on Wanted Subject

By Potomac Local News

“The Manassas Park Police Department is asking the community to remain vigilant as a wanted subject remains at large at this time,” Manassas Park Police announced. “If you see the individual, do not approach them. Instead, contact 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible regarding their location.”

While there is no immediate threat to the public, officers continue efforts to locate the person and will provide updates as available.

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Manassas Park Police Seek Dollar Tree Shoplifters

By Potomac Local News

“The Manassas Park Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to identify the individuals pictured above,” Manassas Park Police Department announced.

“The subjects are seen leaving the store with merchandise that was not paid for. They were reported leaving in a red, Hyundai sedan (Tag Unknown).”

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Snow Emergency Declared in Manassas Park

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

“City Manager Carl Cole has determined that a snow emergency will be in effect for the City of Manassas Park starting at 12:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 12:00PM Monday, January 26, 2026,” Manassas Park Police announced. “This is subject to change based on weather conditions.”

The snow emergency goes into effect at noon Saturday and restricts parking on designated snow emergency routes across the city through Monday at noon. Officials said the action aligns with the Governor of Virginia’s declared state of emergency and is intended to allow crews to clear roads safely. An announcement will be issued when restrictions are lifted.

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$35M Garage Turns Into Playground — Donuts, Fire Extinguishers, and All

By Uriah Kiser
People stand and talk inside the enclosed pedestrian bridge at the Manassas Park VRE station, with sunlight streaming through metal panels. [Photo: VRE]

Just two weeks after cutting the red ribbon on its $35 million Virginia Railway Express (VRE) garage and pedestrian bridge, Manassas Park is already tweaking how the new downtown landmark will be managed day-to-day.

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Death Near Manassas Park Intersection Under Investigation

By Uriah Kiser

A woman was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead near the intersection of Creek View Terrace and Locust Terrace in Manassas Park on Sunday evening.

Manassas Park Police and Fire & Rescue crews responded just before 6 p.m. on September 1, 2025, and attempted life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the woman died at the scene. Police say there are no signs of foul play, and the case is now with the Chief Medical Examiner.

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18-Year-Old Manassas Man Fatally Struck by Train

By Potomac Local News

MANASSAS PARK, Va. – Police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was fatally struck by a train early Friday morning near Manassas Drive.

Officers responded to a call around 4:20 a.m. reporting a person hit by a train north of Manassas Drive. When first responders arrived, they found an adult male with fatal injuries. The man, a Manassas resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Prince William County Police Thank Community for Supporting Polar Plunge 2025

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Police Department is expressing gratitude to the community after another successful Polar Plunge event, which raised $130,000 for Special Olympics Virginia.

The event, held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Leesylvania State Park, saw strong participation from local residents, law enforcement personnel, and sponsors. Funds raised during the Polar Plunge will support Special Olympics Virginia, providing athletes with opportunities to compete and receive essential services.

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Community Honors Manassas Park Police for Efforts in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Investigation

By Alan Gloss
Members of the Manassas Park Police Department were honored for their work on the Mamta Kafle Bhatt case at a City Council meeting on January 14, 2025. (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Updated –Members of the community gathered to honor the Manassas Park police department for their diligent efforts in the investigation of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a mother who has not been seen since July 2024. The recognition ceremony highlighted the role of law enforcement in uncovering key evidence in the high-profile case.

During the ceremony, 11 officers from the Manassas Park Police Department were presented with traditional Topi headdresses provided by Kafle Bhatt’s Nepalese family. Sunita Basnet Thapa, a coworker and mentor to Kafle Bhatt during her nursing career, explained the cultural significance of the Topi. “The headdress is traditionally presented to Nepalese men to identify them as honorable and hardworking,” she said.

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Charges Upgraded in Missing Manassas Park Mom’s Disappearance

By Alan Gloss
Members of the community held a vigil for Mamta Kafle Bhatt in August 2024. Kafle Bhatt was last seen July 27, 2024 (Photo by Alan Gloss)

A Prince William County Grand Jury returned an indictment of First Degree Murder and Physically Defiling the body of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, against her husband and Manassas Park resident Naresh Bhatt.

In a Dec. 2 press conference, Manassas Park Police Chief Mario Lugo said, “I feel we have a strong case despite not having a body,” His department has been working closely with prosecutors to develop the case despite Bhatt not cooperating. “Based on the evidence at the crime scene, we knew early on we were dealing with a murder,” Lugo added, “all the evidence points to one person, and that is [Bhatt].”

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