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14-year-old, 12-year-old, charged with school related threats

Published March 8, 2018 at 3:29PM

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.

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Dumfries Taco Bell robbed, suspect at large

By Potomac Local News

Published March 8, 2018 at 3:24PM

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.

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Police searching for Woodbridge man accused of human, sex trafficking

By Potomac Local News

Published March 8, 2018 at 3:10PM

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.

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Home and brush catch fire in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published March 8, 2018 at 3:02PM

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.

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Stafford man stabbed in Woodbridge robbery

By Potomac Local News

Published March 7, 2018 at 4:58PM | Updated March 7, 2018 at 5:35PM

Police are searching for three suspects in an armed robbery of a Stafford man.

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Potomac River commuter ferry next stop: JBAB?

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 7, 2018 at 3:57PM

The idea of a Potomac River commuter ferry has been floated (please, pardon the pun) for at least 10 years.

As I understand it, the ferry would pick passengers in spots in an around Woodbridge — like Belmont Bay on the Occoquan River, or at Quantico, and ferry them north to points Maryland and Washington, D.C.

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Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center doctor examines mind-body connection

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Published March 7, 2018 at 4:00AM | Updated August 7, 2018 at 1:10PM

The emergency department at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge.

Emergency Department physician Dr. Anoop Kumar has dedicated his life to helping people who are sick, scared and hurt.

“I received my MD in 2007 and completed my training in Emergency Medicine in 2011. I like the clinical diversity of Emergency Medicine. I see young, old, female, male, many critically ill, some not so ill, medical, psychiatric, surgical, and social conditions. If one can bear to look, it’s [the Emergency Department] a window into the soul of society,” says Dr. Kumar.

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At FreshySites, marketing is customer service

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Published March 7, 2018 at 4:00AM | Updated March 9, 2018 at 9:44AM

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Prince William police chief to answer resident questions, discuss concerns

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2018 at 3:59PM

From the Prince William police press release:

Chief Barry Barnard of the Prince William County Police Department will host a “Conversation with the Chief” on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Potomac View Elementary School located at 14601 Lamar Road in Woodbridge beginning at 7:00 PM. We would like to extend an invitation to those who live in the community and the surrounding area to come out, meet the Chief, and engage in conversation. Chief Barnard will personally answer questions and discuss any topics of concern from residents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to get to know their Police Department and ask questions directly to the Chief and other police staff. Members from the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit and recruiters will also be on hand to answer questions and provide useful information regarding safety tips, neighborhood watches, and recruitment. The Chief plans to hold additional community engagement conversations at other locations across Prince William County this year. We look forward to seeing you and having a productive discussion.

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Don’t miss the Lake Ridge Chorale ‘Night’ Concert

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Published March 6, 2018 at 12:35PM | Updated March 7, 2018 at 5:52PM

Come out to see the stars! Lake Ridge Chorale presents “Night,” an evening of celestial choral selections featuring a large screen presentation of stunning astrophotography.

Friday, March 16th, 8:00 PM at Old Bridge United Methodist Church, 3966 Old Bridge Rd., Woodbridge, VA.