A 19-year-old Manassas man was arrested Tuesday on felony murder and related charges in connection with a June shooting death, while a Virginia State Police trooper suffered minor injuries early Wednesday in a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that ended with a crash in Prince William County.
Prince William County police also investigated two separate brandishing incidents in Woodbridge in which a man displayed a firearm and, in one case, claimed to be a police officer.
“The City of Manassas Park’s main phone lines will be temporarily unavailable today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we transition to a new phone system,” the City of Manassas Park reported on Facebook. Residents needing assistance during that window should email Customer Service at [email protected]; emergency and public safety lines will remain fully operational.
The brief outage affects only administrative lines as the Northern Virginia city upgrades its system, with officials thanking residents for their patience during the transition.
“B-Shift personnel responded to a structure fire in the 600 block of Kenmore Avenue. The fire was extinguished. No injuries,” Fredericksburg Fire Department reported. Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management also assisted at the scene.
The incident occurred in the Fredericksburg area. Officials provided no further details on the cause or extent of damage.
“Strengthening relationships with international employers, attracting new business investment and expanding economic opportunity in Virginia is the goal of a European trip this week by Gov. Abigail Spanberger,” The Center Square reported. The governor is joined by the secretaries of commerce and trade and of agriculture and forestry, along with officials from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Tourism Corporation and Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, and will attend the Farnborough International Airshow.
Existing Virginia employers with European roots include BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce from the United Kingdom, Selex Galileo from Italy and Airbus Group from France. The delegation is scheduled to return this weekend after meetings aimed at positioning the commonwealth as a top U.S. investment destination.
“Burger King has launched a new ‘Whopper Guarantee’ promotion and designated ‘Your Way Champion’ restaurant managers to improve order accuracy and service,” WCYB reported. The moves follow a nationwide Listening Initiative that generated thousands of customer complaints about consistency, accuracy and in-restaurant experience.
Dissatisfied customers can have their Whopper remade on the spot and receive a free classic Whopper on a future visit by scanning a QR code inside the box. The changes will apply at participating Burger King locations across Virginia, including those in Northern Virginia.
“Gun shops across Virginia resumed sales of assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines today after a statewide injunction blocking enforcement of the new ban officially took effect,” WSET reported. A Washington County judge clarified that the temporary order applies statewide, preventing enforcement of the ban across the commonwealth following weeks of legal challenges over its constitutionality.
Del. Tim Griffin, R-53rd District, called the ruling a win for Second Amendment rights, while Del. Sam Rasoul, D-38th District, urged patience as the case proceeds. The attorney general’s office said the state remains confident the ban will be upheld and noted that related U.S. Supreme Court cases could inform the outcome.
“State Sen. David Suetterlein and Del. Joe McNamara on Tuesday asked Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session of the General Assembly to extend the time the Virginia State Corporation Commission has to review the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy-NextEra merger,” Cardinal News reported. Under current law the SCC must rule within 180 days or the deal is approved by default, giving Virginia the shortest review window of any state involved.
The Roanoke County Republicans argue that forcing Virginia to decide first weakens its leverage and risks leaving Dominion ratepayers—who outnumber those in North Carolina and South Carolina—without the full benefit of any later concessions. A spokesperson said the governor is examining the merger’s effects on electricity costs, jobs and in-state renewable generation and is considering all options, including a special session.
