“Ever wanted to sit in on a police briefing, meet a K-9 officer, or learn how investigators solve cases? Now’s your chance,” the City of Manassas announced.
“Applications are open for the 2026 Manassas City Police Community Academy, a free program designed to give City residents and business owners (18+) a firsthand look at police operations and the people behind the badge.”
More than a week after a horrific domestic-related shooting and crash claimed the lives of two parents on June 3 in Fredericksburg, the community still knows shockingly little about what happened — and why.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:32 p.m. A man pursued a woman in separate vehicles along Olde William Street and Emancipation Highway, firing multiple rounds at her car. She crashed near College Avenue after being shot several times and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Lawrence D. “Larry” Hughes, beloved husband, father, public servant, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, at the age of 85.
Triune Entertainment presents the autobiographical musical “Tick, Tick… Boom!” from June 19-28 in the new BackLot Theatre in downtown Warrenton.
The show by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of “Rent,” tells the story of a composer and the sacrifices he made to achieve his big break in theater. This production, directed by Ryan Balint, features live music from local band Uncle Drew and the Scoundrels. It is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International.
On June 10 at 5:07 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Webb Drive and Lee Highway in Gainesville for a traffic violation. The driver became agitated, attempted to walk away, and pushed an officer before being secured. No injuries were reported.
Franklin Danilo Corrales Martinez, 37, of Gainesville was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, obstruction of justice, and holding an electronic communications device while driving. He was held without bond. Court date pending.
“Southbound Route 1 in the City of Fredericksburg is reduced to a single lane between Wellford Street and Fall Hill Avenue today (Thursday, June 11) between 11am-2pm,” the Virginia Department of Transportation reported. “Concrete work will be underway for new curb and gutter.”
“Construction finishing in June 2026 on intersection projects in this area,” VDOT announced.
“Emotionally, he is devastated,” lawyer Thad Furlong said of Jing S. Dong, the Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “He is in very much pain.”
“That is the big question of the hour,” Furlong added about the cause of the May 29 wreck.
Lynn Forkell Greene announces her reelection bid to the Manassas City Council as an independent candidate for Manassas in 2026.
In this Potomac Local Podcast, Uriah Kiser sits down with the former Manassas City Councilwoman for a candid discussion on the latest local headlines and issues affecting residents.
“Despite his past, I believe on this evidence he has met his burden of proof,” Prince William Times reported.
“I just want Shane back,” Brian Donahue, Shane’s father, said as he walked out of the courtroom.
