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Prince William Police Department: “Shooting Investigations *ADDITIONAL ARRESTS – On December 7, detectives obtained petitions for additional suspects involved in the shootings that were reported to have occurred at residences located on Kenmore Drive and Kentland Drive in [Dale City] on November 27.”

“Further investigation revealed on November 25, the previous suspect, a 15-year-old male juvenile, was determined to be involved in taking a firearm from a vehicle parked on Northgate Drive and had stolen a vehicle from Potomac Mills on November 26. The stolen vehicle was recovered on November 28, and the stolen firearm was subsequently recovered on November 29, both in the Woodbridge area.”

“Following those investigations, detectives charged the juvenile, who remains in custody at the Juvenile Detention Center. Detectives also determined a 15-year-old female juvenile was involved in the Kentmore Drive shooting, and a 16-year-old female juvenile was involved in the Kentland Drive shooting. Charges were obtained for both juveniles, one of which is in custody while the other juvenile is being sought. The investigation continues.”

Charged on November 30: [Juveniles]

• A 15-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge. Charged with grand larceny of a firearm, grand larceny of a vehicle, and vehicle tampering.
• Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated.
• Arrested on December 7: A 15-year-old female juvenile of Woodbridge. Charged with the principal in the second degree of shooting into a residential dwelling.
• Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Wanted: [Juvenile] A 16-year-old female juvenile of Woodbridge. Wanted for principal in the second degree of shooting into a residential dwelling.

“Shooting into a Residential Dwelling *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED | ARREST [Previously Released] – On November 30, detectives arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 4500 block of Kentmore Drive in [Dale City] on November 27. The investigation revealed the parties involved in both shootings on November 27 on Kentland Drive and on Kentmore Drive were known to one another and the incidents are believed to be related. During the investigation, detectives identified one of the suspects involved as a 15-year-old male juvenile who was subsequently arrested. During the arrest, the juvenile was found in possession of a firearm which was previously reported stolen. The investigation continues as detectives continue to identify the other parties involved in the incidents.”

“Shooting into a Residential Dwelling [Previously Released] – On November 27 at 11:14 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 4500 block of Kentmore Drive in [Dale City] to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed a residence was struck by gunfire as a black four-door sedan was seen fleeing the area. Officers located shell casings in the roadway. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”

“Reckless Handling of a Firearm [Previously Released] – On November 27 at 3:50 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 4300 block of Kentland Drive in [Dale City] to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed at approximately 1:00 p.m., a resident of the home woke to loud noises before discovering their vehicle parked in the roadway had been struck by gunfire. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures at mile marker 145 for maintenance at Aquia Creek bridges.

• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures at mile marker 140 for maintenance at Courthouse Road interchange area bridges.
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures at mile marker 137 for maintenance at Potomac Creek bridges.
• Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton): Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures near exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) for maintenance to Route 17 interchange area bridges.
• Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Thursday, 12 a.m. – 3 a.m. All northbound and southbound traffic will be slow-rolled or stopped briefly at mile markers 124-125 to move utility lines across the interstate travel lanes.

I-95 Northbound: Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure for work zone barrier removal between mile markers 134-136. Part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.

• Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140-142 for noise barrier installation. Part of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.
• Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 140-142 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project construction.
• Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 148 (Quantico): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Overnight lane closures and brief intermittent traffic stops on the following schedule at mile markers 146-148 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed On Monday and Tuesday mornings only, midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops/slow traffic roll for up to 30-minute intervals, 4:30 a.m. – All lanes open.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 148-146 for work zone barrier removal. Part of 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project construction.

• Exit 140 (Stafford) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. Overnight lane closures and brief intermittent traffic stops on the following schedule at mile markers 140-138 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction. Installation of pavement markers.
• 9 p.m. – Single lane closed, 10 p.m. – Two lanes closed. On Monday through Thursday mornings only, midnight – 3 a.m. Full intermittent traffic stops/slow traffic roll for up to 30-minute intervals, 4:30 a.m. – Two lanes reopen, single lane remains closed, 10 a.m. – All lanes open (all lanes open sooner on Friday and Saturday).
• Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17): Monday – Tuesday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Tuesday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure at mile markers 136-134 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction. Shoulder widening.

Stafford County: Route 3 (Kings Highway) and Blue and Gray Parkway
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Single lane closure for traffic signal repair.

• Route 17 Northbound and Southbound: Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating northbound and southbound lane closures on Route 17 near the I-95 interchange to shift travel lanes. Construction continues to widen Route 17 in this area as part of the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.

Spotsylvania County: “Route 1 Northbound and Southbound at Southpoint Parkway: Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Northbound and southbound single lane closures on Route 1 between Southpoint Parkway and Pacific Drive.

• Route 1 Northbound and Southbound at Route 606: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alternating single lane closures on Route 1 near the Morris Road/Mudd Tavern Road intersection. Paving work for the Route 606 widening project.
• Southpoint Parkway: Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Single lane closure on Southpoint Parkway at the Route 1 intersection.

—Virginia Department of Transportation

Prince William County Community Foundation: “The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) announces the appointment of Monaé Nickerson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.”

“Nickerson’s journey as Vice Mayor of Dumfries, and her history of public service and advocacy, mark her as a leader for this role. Elected to her second term as Vice Mayor in 2022, Nickerson has been a force in the community, initiating programs and advocating for the needs of residents.”

“Nickerson’s experience in organizing community events, such as the one-stop-shop expungement clinic, has set a model across Northern Virginia. This initiative has opened new employment and housing opportunities for individuals. Additionally, her leadership in organizing the inaugural Pink and Purple Brunch and Men’s Health Event has raised health awareness in the community.”

Haymarket Regional Food Pantry: “At a check presentation Nov. 17, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, made a donation of $2,000 to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry (HRFP).”

“The donation, which establishes a new partnership between I-66 EMP and HRFP, will help the local food bank purchase enough fresh milk and eggs to provide its clients with a weeks worth of those nutritious staples this holiday season.”

“I-66 EMP’s contribution to the food bank represents the companys philosophy of serving the wider community as more than a reliable travel option. The company is committed to making an impact on the lives of all Northern Virginia residents, as demonstrated through its donations,
volunteerism, and partnerships with organizations such as the HRFP.”

“The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is a community based non-profit organization comprised entirely of volunteers dedicated to eliminating hunger by providing food to individuals and families in Haymarket, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. Visit HaymarketFoodPantry.org to learn more and make a contribution.”

Press Release: "The Food Services team at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) in Woodbridge, received the honor as the Regional Account of the Year by Morrison Healthcare in an awards presentation held at the medical center on November 21."

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Prince William police: “Attempt to Disarm a Law Enforcement Officer | Attempted Malicious Wounding – On December 5 at 9:51 a.m., officers responded to Potomac Mills located at 2700 Potomac Mills Close in Woodbridge to investigate an assault.”

“The investigation revealed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, was inside the shopping center where he confronted other patrons. During the encounter, the accused struck a 25-year-old man, before grabbing another victim, a 55-year-old woman, and holding a boxcutter to her neck. Eventually, the accused released the female victim and ran into the parking lot where he then got on top of a tractor trailer.

“Officers detained the accused without incident. While escorting the accused to a police vehicle, he actively resisted and attempted to remove an officer’s firearm from the holster. The accused was quickly re-secured without further incident. The firearm remained secured in the officer’s holster and no injuries were reported. Further investigation revealed the accused exposed himself to a 34-year-old woman, a 17-year-old female juvenile, and an 18-year-old man before he damaged property at the Jewelry Repair kiosk. No physical contact occurred during that incident.”

“Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Marquise Davon BASTIC, was arrested. Arrested on December 5: [No Photo Available] Marquise Davon BASTIC, 30, of 4178 La Mauricie Loop in Dumfries. Charged with 1 count of abduction, 1 count of attempt to disarm LEO, 1 count of attempted malicious wounding, 1 count of obstruction of justice, 1 count of assault & battery, 1 count of destruction of property, and 3 counts of indecent exposure. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

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Press release: “Virginia is among the best states to play pickleball, new study reveals. Virginia is the tenth-best state to play pickleball, with a final score of 55.0 out of 100.”

“Arizona was named the best and Louisiana the worst state for pickleball, due to the state’s rainy weather conditions and lack of indoor facilities.”

“The findings considered factors like state interest, the availability of outdoor/indoor courts, and temperature fluctuations. Additionally, study considers air pollution, as higher levels may make it harder to exercise due to short-term respiratory effects.”

“Pickleball fanatics at Pickleball Union considered factors like monthly searches for related terms scaled against the population, the number of courts, average annual precipitation, and the average temperature from 72F, to assign each state a score out of 100.”

“As well as looking at the above factors, the ranking also considered the number of past pickleball events, upcoming events, and the air quality index. USA Pickleball states, A cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in the US, with over 4.8 million players, according to The Sports & Fitness Industry Association.”

More information regarding pickleball can be found online.