STAFFORD — It would cost $35,000 a parking space to expand the Mine Road Commuter Lot in North Stafford.
Officials are looking at securing federal monies for the project to add 400 more spaces there via Smart Scale, a statewide initiative that requires localities to submit requests for transportation funding, which are then scored on a rubric that examines project merit and need.
WOODBRIDGE, — There are more delays for the proposed Mid-County Park and Estate Homes project.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday took no action on a proposal to initiate an amendment to its comprehensive plan which, if approved, could lead to 130 new homes built west of Route 234.
Students are planning to walk out of class on March 14 and April 20, and in Prince William County that’s OK, says School Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts.
He issued this letter Thursday:
WOODBRIDGE — What’s the best way to keep more Prince William County Public Schools students safe from gun violence?
Armed, retired police officers in schools, according to Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman At-large Corey Stewart.
WOODBRIDGE — The Potomac Mills sign is gone but not forgotten.
The 140-foot tall blue sign that for years hovered over the Woodbridge skyline noting the location of one of the state’s largest malls, and also was once Virginia’s largest tourist attraction, was pulled down Sunday night after high winds caused it to lean.
From the Prince William police press release:
Threats on School Grounds – On March 7 at 4:27PM, officers received information of a potential threat of violence at Rippon Middle School located at 15101 Blackburn Rd in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that a student, a 14-year-old male, communicated over the social media app “Snapchat” suggesting an act of violence at the school. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the residence of the student. Following the investigation, officers obtained a petition for the student who was served and released back to the custody of a family member.
From the Prince William police report:
Strong-Armed Robbery – On March 7 at 9:38PM, officers responded to the Taco Bell located at 17380 Dumfries Rd in the Town of Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that an unknown man went behind the counter and pushed an employee away from the cash register. The suspect then took an undisclosed amount of money from the register before fleeing the business on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched for the suspect who was not located.
From the Prince William police press release:
Human Trafficking – In October of 2017, officers began to investigate reports of sex trafficking at the Quality Inn located at 1109 Horner Rd in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that the accused arranged for a prostitute, a 19-year-old woman, to meet with two males at the above location. Following the investigation, officers obtained multiple arrests warrant for the accused, identified as Maurice Lamont COTTON. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. The investigation continues.
From the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department press release:
Woodbridge, VA March 3, 2018 — 7:00 p.m. Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire at 2004 Horner Road, Woodbridge. Initial units arrived on scene within minutes and reported a house well involved with fire. Crews responded in a defensive attack. Not only was the house on fire, but firefighters had to contain a brush fire due to the wooded and heavy brush area around the home.
RICHMOND — A bill extending the moratorium on the permanent closure of coal ash ponds has won House approval and awaits the signature of Gov. Ralph Northam to become the only legislation on the issue to survive the 2018 session.
The House on Tuesday unanimously voted in favor of SB 807, sponsored by Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, and co-sponsored by Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield. Surovell said he was happy for the extension and hopes the bill, which has been supported by Dominion Energy and environmental groups, is a “net positive for everyone.”
