Crime
Officer Nearly Hit by Car, Tries to Grab Driver
![Essman [Photo: Prince William police]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/051613-essman-200x200.jpg)
May 16, 2013
A police officer tried to sever several warrants for a woman in Manassas and was nearly run over, police said.
Abortion Clinic Doctor Guilty in Death of Woodbridge Woman, Babies
May 13, 2013
Kermit Gosnell, the man who ran the “house of horrors” abortion clinic in Pennsylvania was found guilty on three of four charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of four babies, and on an involuntary manslaughter charge for the death of a Woodbridge woman.
Aquia Harbour Man Arrested on Child Sex Assault
May 11, 2013
Stafford County sheriff’s deputies arrested a fugitive and extradited him to Raleigh to face serious charges of child sexual assault.
Husband Charged in Shooting Death 4 Weeks Later
May 10, 2013
Charges have been brought against a Stafford County man who shot his wife late last month, investigators said.
Stafford Doctor Indicted on 95 Charges in Narcotics, Overdose Case
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May 10, 2013
A doctor in Stafford County was arrested this morning after police said she over prescribed medications that lead to a patient overdose.
Woman Charged after Man Hit with Tire Iron
May 6, 2013
A man was hit with a tire iron over the weekend, and now a woman faces charges.
Horses Found in Field Die After Suspicious Attack, Police Hunt Clues
May 4, 2013
Two horses are dead in what police are calling a suspicious incident that took place Friday morning in Nokesville.
Keaton Faces Indecent Liberties Charges after Child Found Abused
May 3, 2013
A Florida man faces charges of indecent liberties and sexual battery of a young girl who lives in our area.
Check Cashing Store Robbed at Gunpoint
May 3, 2013
Police are on the scene of an armed robbery this morning in at a check cashing store in Lake Ridge.
Suspect Tied to Manassas Homicide Missing from Courtroom, Trial Prolonged
May 2, 2013
Richard D. Sword was scheduled to appear in Manassas District Court this morning. But he didn’t show.
Manassas Police Warn of Phone Scam Targeted to City, County Residents
May 2, 2013
Someone is using the telephone to harass residents of Manassas and Prince William County falsely stating he’s raising money for the Manassas Police Department.
Bomb Threat Prompts Elementary School Evacuation
May 1, 2013
Students and staff are outside Henderson Elementary School this morning after someone made a bomb threat at the school.
Single Shot Damages SmartBoard at Elementary School
April 30, 2013
Someone shot out a window at Occoquan Elementary School on Monday morning.
Separate Reports of Smashed Windows Draw Sheriff’s Deputies
April 29, 2013
Employees at Del’s Towing and Wrecker Service in North Stafford made a shattering discovery Friday morning – the glass door to their shop had been smashed.
Man Struck While Crossing Train Tracks
April 29, 2013
A man said to be trespassing on train tracks near Quantico was struck by a locomotive Saturday.
3 Nabbed in Dale City Burglary
April 26, 2013
With the help of a neighbor, the stolen property of a woman who was away from her home on vacation has been recovered by police.
Woman Charged with Falsely Summoning Police after Tenant Dispute
April 26, 2013
Police were called to a townhome community in Woodbridge where they arrested a woman they said falsely called 911.
Cops Called to Sports Pub after Man Becomes Violent
April 25, 2013
Police were called to the Olde Town Sports Pub in Manassas on Sunday night after a guest became violent, according to police.