Woodbridge
From the Prince William police press release reporting cases of strangulation and brandishing a machete:
Strangulation | Domestic Related – On September 4 at 10:42PM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 4400 block of Daisy Reid Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 33-year-old woman, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation, which escalated. During the encounter, the accused took the victim’s phone, which prevented her from contacting police. At some point during the argument, the accused grabbed the victim by the neck and choked her. The parties eventually separated, and the victim fled the apartment before contacting police. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Devin Edward THOMPSON, was arrested.
From the Prince William Humane Society press release on the Paws-N-Pints fundraiser:
Paws-N-Pints is Coming!
From the Virginia State Police press release:
TRAFFIC FATALITIES ON VIRGINIA HIGHWAYS MORE THAN DOUBLE DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND COMPARED TO 2017
https://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Arrest-in-Woodside-Drive-Fire-Incident-Press-Release.pdf
From an email:
MISSION BBQ will honor Our Country’s First Responders with a Free Sandwich on September 11. Known as Patriot Day, this year marks the 17th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We remember the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women from numerous Fire, Police and First Responder Departments, and we dedicate this day to their memory. We thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the 2017 state and local economic impact data. It is another record year for Virginia with expenditures reaching $25 billion supporting 230,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in salaries & wages and $1.7 billion in state & local taxes.
All Virginia localities saw an increase in travel expenditures in 2017 compared to previous year. The travel industry in the Commonwealth has continued to grow eight years in a row. Travel expenditures increased at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% since 2010.
As students around Prince William County head back to class, we chat with Sentara Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Schutter RN, MSN, CFNP on some tips you & your family might want to consider for the new school year.
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From the Prince William police report:
Attempted Armed Robbery – On September 3 at 5:16PM, officers responded to the WAWA located at 2051 Daniel Stuart Square in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 29-year-old man, reported to police that he was approached by an unknown male asking for money while he was standing outside of the business. When the victim refused, the suspect displayed some knives and threatened the victim. The victim went inside and notified an employee who contacted police. When the victim went back outside to confront the suspect again, a fight ensued before the suspect fled in a grey sedan. No property was reported missing. Minor injuries were reported. The investigation continues.
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