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Weekend crime report: Armed robbery at Coverstone 7-Eleven, shooting into home

Published May 15, 2017 at 5:18PM

From Prince William police reports:

Shooting into Residential Dwelling – On May 12 at 11:12PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13700 block of Moccasin Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. Several callers reported to police that multiple gunshots were heard in the above area. Officers checked the area and nothing was found at that time. On May 13 at 11:43AM, a citizen located several bullets hole inside of their residence. No injuries or no other property damage was reported. Upon further investigation, a shell casing was located in a nearby roadway. The investigation continues.

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Bentley Circle death a possible overdose

By Potomac Local News

Published May 12, 2017 at 11:00AM

Prince William police were called to Bentley Circle in Woodbridge about 6 a.m. Thursday for a report of an unconscious man who later died on the scene.

From Prince William police spokesman Nathan Probus:

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Prince William County will review engineer plans to fix Stonebridge wall

By Potomac Local News

Published May 11, 2017 at 12:28PM

A portion of River Walk Way will remain closed for at least another week.

A facade of a retaining wall fell onto the street late last month. Since then, engineers have been inspecting the area and coming up with a plan to fix the facade.

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No exit from I-95 to Route 123 north on Wednesday night

By Potomac Local News

Published May 10, 2017 at 9:00AM

I-95 south in Woodbridge. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

From VDOT:

The loop ramp from northbound I-95 to northbound Route 123 (Exit 160 B) will be closed the night of Wednesday, May 10 between midnight and 5 a.m. for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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RASco brews up better beverage quality for Prince William County breweries, restaurants

By Potomac Local News

Published May 9, 2017 at 10:58AM

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‘Beforehand, to reach the big hole, residents were required to travel over a long unpaved, dusty or muddy dirt road’

By Potomac Local News

Published May 8, 2017 at 5:30AM

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Open House: 12931 Brigstock Court, Bristow, Va.

By Sponsored Post

Published May 5, 2017 at 4:02PM | Updated June 28, 2017 at 2:45PM

Open House: 12931 Brigstock Ct, Bristow VA 20136

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Open House: 8806 Sudley Road, Manassas, Va.

By Potomac Local News

Published May 5, 2017 at 3:53PM | Updated May 22, 2017 at 10:38AM

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Open House: 8806 Sudley Rd, Manassas VA 20110

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Drug take-back day yields 1,143 pounds of unused medications

By Potomac Local News

Published May 5, 2017 at 2:07PM

From Prince William County Police Department:

A total of 1,143 pounds of expired or unused prescription medications were collected in greater Prince William County on Saturday, April 29th. The event was sponsored by the Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department, the City of Manassas Police Department, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center, Sentara Lake Ridge Ambulatory Care Center, and Novant Health UVA Health System Haymarket Medical Center hosted the DEA’s “Take Back” initiative.

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Archery grows in popularity in county elementary schools

By Potomac Local News

Published May 5, 2017 at 12:31PM

(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

Archery is growing in popularity in Prince William County Public Schools.

Rosa Parks Elementary School in Dale City sent home letters to parents late last month notifying them of the archery program that will be offered during the school’s physical education classes, as well as giving them the opportunity to opt out their child from the program.