STEM Solutions, a company focused on connecting "security-cleared talent with federal contractors," has transitioned to its first physical office space in Historic Manassas.

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On Thursday evening, more than 200 community members gathered at the Manassas Park home of a missing mother, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who was last seen earlier this month. Her husband, Naresh Bhatt, was arrested and charged Thursday morning with felony concealing a body. At a hearing on Friday morning in the Prince William Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, Bhatt remains in custody without bond. According to court documents, "a substantial amount of digital and forensic evidence" was found inside Bhatt and Kafle Bhatt shared. The Prince William Times was present at the hearing and said prosecutor Sarah Sami shared details of the house search on Thursday with Judge Katherine McCollum. Sami said the police found evidence of "significant pooled blood and blood spatter" in the main bedroom. There was also an indication that a body had been dragged from the main bedroom into a bathroom. Police also removed the bathtub in the same bathroom and found blood underneath it and along the caulking. Police also have surveillance footage of Bhatt buying a pack of three knives at a Chantilly Walmart on July 30. He was also seen via footage buying cleaning supplies at a Loudoun County Walmart on July 31. Sami said police have not yet located two of the knives. Sami said police discovered Bhatt had sold his blue Tesla car since Kafle Bhatt went missing and spoke to two people about possibly selling their shared home. Police also found a packed suitcase in a bedroom and passports belonging to Bhatt and the couple's daughter visible. Here is Potomac Local's previous coverage of the case:

UPDATE: Police Say Husband is Person of Interest in Manassas Park Missing Woman Case

Breaking News: Husband Arrested, Charged with Concealing a Dead Body in Mamta Kafle Bhatt Case

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With school having started in the region these past two weeks, several localities have released safety reminders for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. In a May 2021 report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said between 2010 and 2019, there were 1,080 school transportation-related crashes and 1,199 people of all ages were killed in those crashes. Among these fatalities, here are more detailed statistics:

• 240 school-age children died in school transportation-related crashes
• 52 children were occupants of school transportation vehicles
• 90 were occupants of other vehicles
• 92 were pedestrians
• 5 were cyclists
• 1 was labeled as "other"

NHTSA also said almost half of these crashes during this nine-year period occurred in rural areas, and nonoccupants — including pedestrians and bicyclists — accounted for 20% of the fatalities. 69% of the fatalities were occupants in other vehicles. Various localities and agencies have issued safety reminders this month in an effort to increase awareness of increased traffic, school bus laws and child pedestrians.

REMINDER: Prince William County Schools will open for instruction on Monday, Aug. 19. #PWCPD is asking for patience & for residents to slow down, remain calm & obey the direction of the School #CrossingGuards. The safety of everyone is our number one priority. Have a great year! pic.twitter.com/Xl6Em5ISR9

— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) August 15, 2024

SCHOOL BUSES ARE ROLLING AND STOPPING.... Remember, unless you are on a roadway with a divided median, when they stop, YOU STOP! Pay attention to school buses and SLOW DOWN near bus stops. Children's lives are depending on you! pic.twitter.com/8FVhsVevTK

— Manassas City Police (@ManassasCityPD) August 22, 2024

School is starting. Please watch out for students! https://t.co/VBNyrthUQZ