From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Saturday, December 17th at 12:46 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home located in the 17000 block of Duck Lane in Haymarket.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire showing from a first floor window. As they made entry, firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
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From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Sunday, December 18th at 4:00 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home located in the 15100 block of Calexico Lane in [Dale City].
Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire showing from the front of the home. Fire and rescue units began suppression and extinguished the fire.
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From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Saturday, December 17 th at 3:53 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a three-story townhouse fire located in the 17400 block of Cosgrove Way in Woodbridge. Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire on the rear of a mid-row townhome that had extended to two additional townhomes. Fire and rescue units began occupant searches while initiating suppression and extinguishment of the fire. All occupants had safely evacuated due to
All occupants had safely evacuated due to sounding of the smoke alarms allowing them additional time to escape. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries.
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From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Sunday, December 18 th at 5:21 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a two-story single family home located in the 3900 block of Findley Road in [Dale City].Upon arrival, firefighters observed a fully involved structure and immediately requested a second alarm while verifying all occupants were safely out of the home. Fire and rescue units began defensive operations and extinguished the fire.No injuries reported.Two adults, home at the time of the fire, detected a burning smell and immediately evacuated the home prior to the smoke alarms sounding. Red Cross was on scene to assist the displaced family. One pet, a dog, perished in the fire and a cat is missing.According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages are estimated at $350,000, a total loss.A Building Inspector has posted the home unsafe.The origin and cause are currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
From Prince William County fire and rescue:
On, Friday, December 16th, at 9:20 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 4200 block of Misty Ridge Drive in Haymarket.
Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed fire in the chimney with extension to the home’s exterior. As fire and rescue units initiated extinguishment of the fire, firefighters assisted in the evacuation of a disabled resident.
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Forest Park, Potomac high schools tapped to participate
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Two centers for higher learning in our area have announced new cyber security initiatives.
Submitted by Prince William Department of Economic Development:
Two Prince William County-based Higher Education Institutes - Northern Virginia Community College and ECPI University - have announced new programs to enhance expanded learning in the field of cybersecurity.
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From the U.S. Attorney's office:
Ahmad Sayed Hashimi, aka Jimmy Hashimi, of Woodbridge, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for his role in beating and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend, in addition to leading drug distribution conspiracies.
Hashimi was indicted by a grand jury on four counts: 1) Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone; 2) Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine; 3) Kidnapping; and 4) Interstate Domestic Violence. On September 29, after a three-day jury trial, he was convicted of all four counts.
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Fire investigators in Prince William County arrested a suspect in an arson that occurred this summer in Nokesville.
From Prince William fire and rescue spokeswoman Kim Hylander:
On August 31, 2016, a barn fire occurred in the14300 block of Fauquier Drive in Nokesville, Virginia. An investigation conducted by the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office revealed the fire had been intentionally set resulting in the total loss to the structure and surrounding equipment. A suspect was developed through the investigation and an arrest was made.
Arrested on December 15th:
James Dustin BURGESS, 19 years old, of 13412 Vint Hill Rd., Nokesville, VA
Charged with
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From Manassas police:
Abduction Phone Scams
Between Dec. 9 and Dec. 14, 2016, Manassas City Police received at least two citizen reports of an attempted phone scam involving the alleged abduction of a family member.
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