Democrats on defense as their new House majority faces its first electoral test
Virginia Democrats are playing defense in nearly a dozen competitive House of Delegates districts this year as they defend their new majority against GOP challengers hoping to win back ground lost during Donald Trump’s presidency. [Virginia Mercury]
‘Do your job’: McAuliffe watches closely as messy Capitol Hill negotiations threaten Virginia race
There is possibly no Democrat outside of Washington, DC, who is more closely watching the chaotic negotiations playing out on Capitol Hill than Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe. [CNN]
Members of Leesburg Police Department threaten to quit over proposed vaccine mandate
Police officers in Leesburg, Virginia, spoke out during a town council meeting about what could happen if the coronavirus vaccine is mandated. [WTOP]
The Stafford County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend an application for a conditional use permit that would create a child care center for the Embrey Mill Town Center.
Next, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on a public hearing for the child care center's application on October 19. The governing body must approve a permit for the center.
The application, made by Arlington-based North Stafford Associates L.C., which owns a 1.5-acre lot at the town center on which the daycare would be built, would see a 13,000 square foot building constructed for the child care center.
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SUV driver near middle school tells children to get into car, teens tell police
From Prince William police:
SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT: #Woodbridge#PWCPD is investigating incidents that occurred on Sept. 30th where a man driving a newer-model Subaru Forester offered multiple female juveniles money to get into his car while walking to/from Rippon M.S. More Info; pic.twitter.com/6Pzr8m8OOS
— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) October 1, 2021
Dale City man faces aggravated sexual battery charges
Lagos Cabrera
From Prince William police: On September 29, detectives with the Special Victims Unit concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the Woodbridge (22193) area of Prince William County on August 1.
The investigation revealed that the victim, a 14-year-old female juvenile, was inappropriately touched by an acquaintance, identified as the accused, on two separate occasions during that day. The victim recently reported the incidents prompting the police investigation.
Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Juan G. LAGOS CABRERA, was arrested.
Arrested on September 29:
Juan G. LAGOS CABRERA, 41, of 13215 Kurtz Rd. in Woodbridge Charged with 2 counts of aggravated sexual battery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Suspect with warrant arrestedÂ
From the Stafford sheriff’s office: Clint Farm Road, 9/30, 8:25 p.m. Deputy C.S. Harding, Deputy S.C. Jett, and Deputy C.R. Szentkuti responded to the residence for a warrant service. Upon arrival, the deputies observed the suspect, Kyle Pearson, 25, of Fredericksburg, inside his vehicle parked in the driveway. As they attempted to take Pearson into custody he began to resist, but was successfully taken into custody. A controlled substance was found in his possession. Pearson was served an outstanding warrant for grand larceny and a capias. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. Pearson was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
There will be more coronavirus vaccination sites as a second and third round of booster shots roll out.
The second booster shot is for 65-years-old or older, those who live in a long-term care home, or 18-year-olds who have a weak immune system or could be exposed to the virus at work.
A third booster shot is meant for those with a weak immune system.
You can visit two places in Prince William County to get your booster shots: the old Gander Mountain store near Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge and Manassas Mall near Manassas.
The new clinics come as the number of coronavirus cases throughout the region is falling.
From the Prince William County Government: Beginning Thursday, October 7, 2021, a Community Vaccination Center (CVC) will open offering First, Second, Third, and Booster doses for the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine in the Prince William Health District. The CVC will operate by Prince William Health District (PWHD), Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and Ashbritt, a vaccination vendor.
The location is the former Gander Mountain store, 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. The CVC will have appointments from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. Walk-ins accepted.
Virginians who are eligible are invited to make an appointment for a free booster vaccination with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The CVC will offer not only the Pfizer vaccine, but Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. To get a vaccine it is recommended that you make an appointment, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 other languages.
Bring your COVID-19 vaccine card or vaccine record with QR code. If you need a copy of your vaccine record, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov. Masks must be worn at the CVC.
Manassas Mall Clinic
Beginning Monday October 4, Prince William Health District in partnership with Red Sea, a vaccination vendor, will reopen the Manassas Mall vaccination site six days per week offering First, Second, Third, and Booster doses for the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine. In addition to the Pfizer vaccine, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson will be offered on various days.
The Mall is located at, 8300 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109. The closest door is marked “Manassas Mall” between the Uptown Alleyentertainment center and Macy’s, near the intersection of Sudley Road and Rixlew Lane. Once inside the door, turn right, and the clinic is the first storefront on the left. You can also enter through the door marked “Manassas Mall” between the At Homestore and the Autobahn Indoor Speedway, proceed down the corridor, turn left, and the clinic is the first storefront on the left.
To get a vaccine it is recommended that you make an appointment, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1). Assistance is available in English, Spanish, and more than 100 other languages. However, walk-ins are accepted at certain days/times (see below)
Mall Clinic Hours:
Mondays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (walk-ins accepted, vaccines offered: Pfizer, and Moderna)
Tuesdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., vaccines
offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (clinic closed 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., vaccines
offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (clinic closed 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., walk-ins accepted from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson
Fridays: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (walk-ins accepted)
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (clinic closed 12:30 pm-1:00 pm, walk-ins accepted from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, vaccines offered: Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson)
Authorities are looking for the person who set a series of fires at a Manassas apartment complex.
The first 9-1-1 call about the fires came in at 9:51 p.m., a city spokeswoman says.
From the Manassas City Government: The City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department is asking the public’s help with any information they may have about a series of fires set last night. These fires were intentionally set in occupied, multifamily dwellings in the areas of 7th Regiment Drive and Barrington Park. One person was injured while trying to extinguish a balcony fire and was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
No residents were displaced during the incidents. Six fires were set in all. If anyone has information about the fires or a person of interest, please call the City of Manassas Fire Marshal at 703-257-8233 or the City of Manassas Police Department at 703-257-8000.
The Manassas Park Governing Body approved a project to edge, mill, and overlay the Signal Hill Trail.
After over 25 years of use and exposure to the elements, many trail segments have come under decline with large fractures and exposed root systems penetrating the asphalt. In particular, the looped back trails had been identified as a potential hazard that could cause injury to anyone using the trails.
The Governing Body has approved a contract offer made by the Virginia-based Finley Asphalt and Concrete, a company that has improved public and private trails in Prince William and Fairfax counties.
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Fairfax County sets Oct. 11 deadline for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
All Fairfax County employees will be required to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 tests by Monday, Oct. 11, FFXnow has learned. [FFXNow]
MWHC at capacity, delaying surgeries because of high numbers of virus patients
In the last week, Mary Washington Healthcare has treated more COVID-19 patients in its intensive care units than at any other point during the 18-month pandemic, forcing the health care system to postpone for at least two weeks some surgeries for people with cancer or heart-related issues. [Fredericksburg.com]
Extended Express Lanes in Virginia may help ease traffic on I-495
Drivers on Interstate 495 will likely see congestion ease up in Northern Virginia — but not before years of Express Lane construction on the three-mile stretch of the road that ends near the banks ofNot ones to rest on their laurels, Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School students Tony Bright, Arman Lateef, and Gabriel Ralston, have built on their science fair success to have their research published in the Pre-Collegiate Health Review. the Potomac. [WTOP]
Plan presented for event space at Haymarket park
A Haymarket couple wants to breathe new life into the town’s park. [Insidenova.com]
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School Students’ Research Published in Peer-review Journal
Not ones to rest on their laurels, Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School students Tony Bright, Arman Lateef, and Gabriel Ralston, have built on their science fair success to have their research published in the Pre-Collegiate Health Review. [Prince William County Public Schools]
Vaccination center reopens in Woodbridge, boosters to be offered
The Virginia Department Health (VDH) announced that Virginia’s Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) will open Thursday, Oct.7 at the former Gander Mt. store , 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. [Prince William County Government]
Stafford Schools to modify bell schedule
The Stafford County School Board voted and approved a temporary change in school hours beginning Oct 12. The schedule will be in effect for four weeks (through November 5) to allow other transportation measures time for implementation. [Twitter/Stafford County Public Schools]
Sups vote to settle cemetery case
Stafford County supervisors have agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the All Muslim Association of America claiming supervisors engaged in discrimination by denying a proposed cemetery on Garrisonville Road. [Fredericksburg.com]
New elementary to replace church, non-profit office
Prince William County needs a new elementary school in north Woodbridge to alleviate crowding at least five area schools, but the site the school division chose for the new building will displace an existing church and a nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless. [Prince William Times]
Racial and Social Justice Commission tackles CRT
Prince William County had been relatively free of the debates around critical race theory that have exploded in other Northern Virginia localities, but the topic is quickly creeping into local government meetings. [Insidenova.com]
SRO rules under review
Prince William County’s school resource officers – police officers assigned to work in public middle and high schools – could soon operate under a new set of rules regarding when students are subject to arrest for misbehaving in school. [Prince William Times]
Bluegrass musical shines at Riverside
After months and months of waiting in the wings, it’s safe to say that “Bright Star” was worth the wait. Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s feel-good bluegrass musical is finally getting its chance to shine at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, and it is absolutely beaming with talent. [Fredericksburg.com]
