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Published April 17, 2017 at 12:03PM

From Manassas City Police Department:

At 1:10 a.m. on April 17, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to 9000 block of Centreville Rd for a report of shots fired. Officers located a 25-year-old male victim who appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the family. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

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Woodbridge man charged with malicious wounding while brandishing a BB gun

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 11:47AM

From Prince William County Police:

Malicious Wounding | Abduction – On April 13 at 5:13 p.m., officers responded to a nearby hospital to investigate an assault. The victims, who were identified as 16 and 17-year-old juvenile males and an 18-year-old man, all of Woodbridge, reported to police that earlier that afternoon, they were driving in a vehicle near the intersection of Florida and Maryland Avenues in Woodbridge when a man, who was later identified as the accused, positioned his vehicle in front of their vehicle, preventing it from leaving. (more…)

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Three-story townhouse burned by smoking materials on deck

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 11:24AM

On Thursday, April 13th at 8:47 p.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a townhouse fire located in the 15700 block of Palmero Terrace in Woodbridge.

Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed an outside fire on the second floor of the three-story mid-row townhouse that had extended into the home and through the roof. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.

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Smith promises a clerks office that meets the needs of a growing county

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 11:05AM | Updated April 17, 2017 at 2:26PM

Jacqueline Smith is running for the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court, Prince William County.

She’s running in a Special Election against current House of Delegates member Jackson Miller.

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Prince William Free Clinic needs volunteers for annual health fair

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 9:56AM

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Good morning Prince William – Spring is here so please join in all the fun special projects-

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Prince William County Landfill Donation Place to reopen

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 7:00AM | Updated April 17, 2017 at 11:03AM

Just in time for spring cleaning, the Donation Drop Spot, previously known as “The Donation Place,” will reopen on April 19. Located in the Citizens’ Convenience Area at the Prince William County Landfill, The Donation Drop Spot will reopen on April 19 for the collection of a variety of reusable household items and clothing.

The hours of collection at the landfill will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and an attendant will be there to assist donors and provide a receipt. The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility will have bins available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for small household items and clothing.

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Some water customers could experience ‘a slightly stronger chlorine taste and odor’

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 6:00AM

From Virginia American Water:

Virginia American Water will begin flushing the water mains in its Alexandria and Prince William (Dale City) distribution systems beginning Monday, April 17. Flushing will take place until the end of June.

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Oxford Boathouse showing its age, needs repairs

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 5:30AM | Updated April 17, 2017 at 8:08AM

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — About 400 people per year, from five high schools and an adult rowing club use Prince William County’s only boathouse.

The Oxford Boathouse at Lake Ridge Park sits on the Occoquan River, and at 30 years old is showing signs of age. The roof — already replaced twice in the building’s lifetime — is again showing signs of wear.

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