Join

Armed robbery, indecent exposure, shooting into dwelling in Prince William

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (Press Release) – On November 28 at 2:08PM, officers responded to the Metro PCS located at 17997 Dumfries Shopping Plaza in the Town of Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that two unknown males wearing masks, one armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded money. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the business on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched the surrounding area for the suspects who were not located. The investigation continues.

Suspect Descriptions:

Black male, early 20s, 5’07”-5’09”, with a thin build

Last seen wearing a black jacket, white hooded jacket, jeans, black gloves, and black shoes

Black male, early 20s, 5’07”-5’09”, with a thin build

Last seen wearing a black jacket, jeans, light colored gloves, and red shoes with light laces

Joseph Alan Jackson

Indecent Exposure – On November 28 at 7:16PM, officers responded to the LA Fitness located at 13060 Worth Ave in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an indecent exposure. The caller reported to police that an unknown man was observed sitting in the aerobics room exposing himself and making obscene gestures. The man eventually left the business and was located by responding officers a short time later. Following the investigation, the suspect, identified as Joseph Alan JACKSON, was arrested.

Arrested on November 28:

Joseph Alan JACKSON, 34, of no fixed address

Charged with indecent exposure and intoxicated in public

Court Date: January 20, 2019 | Bond: Unavailable

Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling – On November 29 at 3:50AM, officers responded to the 5400 block of Lick River Ln in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a shots fired call. Multiple callers reported to police that several gunshots were heard in the area.Β  Officers arrived and located an unoccupied vehicle that had multiple bullet holes parked in a driveway of a residence. Officers determined that several bullets also struck the residence. No injuries were reported.Β  A dark colored sedan with the headlights off was seen leaving the area around the time of the incident. Multiple shell casings were located in the roadway in front of the residence. The investigation continues.

Recent Stories

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Luck O’ The Irish Bingo on March 14 at the ARTfactory in Manassas! Doors open at 6 PM, and the first game kicks off at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $35 for 10 games, each with three squares per game.

Fire and rescue crews are battling a brush fire near Mills Drive and Overview Drive in the Massaponax area.

A fiery crash on Interstate 95 southbound on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, caused significant delays overnight and into the early morning hours.

The Solid Waste division of the Department of Public Works operates the county’s landfill. [Courtesy of DPW]Many of Prince William County’s supervisors seemed wary of changing the county landfill’s hours…

Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.

Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.

Fitzgerald GMC Rockville

Read More

Submit your own Community Post here.

McClung-Logan Equipment Company is hosting its 40th Annual Oyster Roast, a signature customer appreciation event celebrating tradition, community, and generosity.

This year’s milestone celebration will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.

The first Oyster Roast began as a fundraiser in 1985, led by White Oak Equipment founder Frank McCarty, to raise donations for an employee battling cancer. This turned into a time-honored tradition for individuals facing hardship.

Read More

Submit your own Community Post here.

Environmental Film Festival: Turtle Walker

DC Premiere.

In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India’s coastline and the spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he uncovered the vital nesting beaches of sea turtles. During his death-defying quest, he unravels mysteries

Γ—

Subscribe to our mailing list