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According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, we can expect fair and seasonable weather for the next couple of days.
Expect conditions through Tuesday, with a mix of high, thin clouds expected to linger overhead. Temperatures will reach into the 50s for most areas, accompanied by southeast winds gusting between 10 to 15 knots. Overnight, clouds will increase, with lows dropping into the low to mid-30s.
Tuesday will bring mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures remaining in the mid-50s. There’s a slight chance of rain Tuesday night as a weak cold front approaches the region, with lows around 43°F.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, there’s a higher likelihood of rain as the frontal boundary moves through the area, resulting in cloudy conditions and temperatures peaking near 59°F. The chance of precipitation stands at 50% for Wednesday.
As the week progresses, residents should remain weather-aware, particularly as a backdoor front is expected to cross the area on Saturday, potentially bringing further changes to the local weather pattern.
Updated 5:45 p.m. — Police tell us one person outside Conway Elementary School had a weapon and was arrested.
Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Ryan Wilbur says:
It had nothing to do with Conway Elementary School, staff, or students. The school was only placed on a partial lockdown due to the proximity of the disturbance.
More as we have it.
Original post 1:22 p.m. — Police detained someone at near Conway Elementary School in Stafford County this morning.
The incident prompted a lockdown at about 11 a.m. It was lifted just before noon. Sheriff’s deputies swarmed the school at 105 Primmer House Road in the Leeland Station neighborhood.
We don’t know what prompted the lockdown, or who is detained. We’re awaiting an update from the Stafford sheriff’s office and will post as soon as we get it.
“While lilies are beautiful and often used as decorative flowers in our homes and gardens, they can pose a serious threat to our furry friends. As it turns out, certain types of lilies known as the true lilies are potentially fatal to cats; Daylilies, Asiatic, Easter, and Roselilies –are highly toxic to cats, the Prince William County Animal Shelter warns. “Any amount of lily ingestion can lead to kidney failure, which is a life-threatening condition. The symptoms may not appear immediately, but within one to six hours of ingesting lily, you may see some of the common signs of poisoning, including vomiting, excessive drooling, lethargy, and/or weakness and collapse.”
More in a press release from the Prince William County Animal Shelter.
Jonathan Ladson, 32, from Woodbridge, won the Marine Corps 17.75K today at Prince William Forest Park. He finished the run in one hour, six minutes, and 26 seconds.
For the third year in a row, Ladson and Alex Trouteaud, 44, from Barnesville, Md., were the top two finishers, with Trouteaud trailing by 89 seconds.
From the Marine Corps Marathon organization that organized today’s race:
Though it wasn’t the warmer weather Ladson typically thrives in, the cold and wet didn’t stop him from pushing through and finally winning on his tenth attempt. At the start of 2024, Ladson stated multiple running goals to include taking the 17.75K title. “This was number one,” expressed Ladson.
Rounding out the top three male finishers was Brian Reider, age 38, from Bridgeport, WV. coming in at 1:09:25.
Leading the female finishers was Elizabeth Rodriguez, age 28, from Allentown, Pa. with a time of 1:19:20. “It went really well today,” said Rodriguez. “It was definitely challenging but I thrive on the challenge, so it was super fun. There were lots of hills with a lot of ups and downs, but I really enjoyed it.” Active duty in the Air Force, Rodriguez travels in to participate at multiple MCMO events a year. She is the current Quantico 12K Female Champion.
Coming in as the second place female was Andrea Rodman, age 41, from Bealeton, Va. followed by Alexandra Pena, age 29, from Richmond, Va. Their times were 1:25:27 and 1:26:04, respectfully.
The 1,722 finishers also earned guaranteed entry into the 49th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). Known as “Access Granted,” finishers also received guaranteed entry into the much anticipated 50th MCM.
The 11.03 mile event, which commemorates the founding year of the United States Marine Corps, is a qualifying event of the 2024 Semper Fidelis Challenge. This challenge is a multi-event combination pushing runners to complete today’s distance, the Marine Corps Historic Half on May 19 in Fredericksburg, Va. and finishing with the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27 in Arlington, Va. The Marine Corps 17.75K is also the first tier of the 2024 Distinguished Participant Program, motivating runners to complete a live event from each of MCMO’s 2024 race weekends.
Runners across the United States are also registered to complete the 17.75K distance virtually. Participants in both the in-person and virtual events received a specially designed technical shirt, finisher medal and more.
Runners have the opportunity to #RunWithTheMarines again on May 19 as part of the Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend in Fredericksburg, Va. Entries are still available online.
Police found the body of a woman in a trash truck in Lake Ridge after she didn’t pick up her child from daycare.
On Thursday, March 21, at 8:49 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 12200 block of Stevenson Court in Lake Ridge to investigate a missing person.
The investigation revealed family members were concerned over the welfare of the victim, Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks, 30, who had not picked up her child from daycare.
During the investigation, detectives learned the victim’s vehicle was being driven by an acquaintance of the victim, later identified as the accused, in Newport News and that the victim’s belongings were still inside her Lake Ridge home.
On March 22, detectives were looking for the missing woman and stopped at a trash truck. Inside, they found the woman’s body.
Additional evidence was discovered which indicated the accused was involved in the victim’s death.
Following the investigation, detectives obtained a murder warrant for the accused, identified as Brendon Devon White, 28, who was located and arrested by Newport News and charged with murder. He’s now in jail.
A Warrenton man was shot to death outside a club in Dumfries.
Today, March 23, at 2:08 a.m. Prince William police were called to Club Tempo, 17650 Possum Point Road, where they found 38-year-old Carvell Jarmain Williams suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided first aid to the man, who was taken to an area hospital and later died from his injuries.
Two vehicles in the parking lot were also struck by gunfire. No other injuries were reported.
No suspects have been located at this time. Detectives are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting. They are seeking to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to aid in the investigation.
Preliminarily, the incident does not appear to be random.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
Prince William County fire and rescue crews were called to a house fire today, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4 a.m.
Units were dispatched to the 4500 block of Lawnvale Drive near Haymarket where a bathroom ceiling fan fire had ignited material inside a wall.
Crews extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported. The house sustained moderate damage and was determined to be unsafe to occupy by the Building Official.
The Red Cross assisted three three adults displaced by the incident.
Stafford County Supervisor Deuntay Diggs will hold his first town hall meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Stafford High School.
Diggs represents the George Washington District, said he’ll be joined by elected School Board member, Susan Randall, also of George Washington, as well as residents whom Diggs appointed to several county boards and commissions.
“I am delighted to introduce to you the esteemed team representing the George Washington District! Our inaugural town hall meeting is scheduled for March 27th at 6:00pm, hosted at Stafford High School in the auditorium. Your presence and participation are highly valued as we embark on this journey together. Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege to serve,” Diggs posted to Facebook.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with opening remarks from Diggs, State Senator Tara Durant (R-27, Stafford, Fredericksburg), Delegate Joshua Cole (D-65, Stafford, Fredericksburg), Randall, and Dr. Brad Hatch from the Patowomeck Tribe.
After introducing the various board and commission appointees, Diggs will take questions from the audience until 8 p.m.
Diggs is a Stafford sheriff’s deputy, and the town hall meeting comes as five people who police said work for a Charlottesville towing company assaulted two cops at a south Stafford McDonalds and were set free hours later by a county magistrate.
Other types of crime in the county are up, too. Diggs’ boss, Sheriff David Decatur, said the number of police chases his deputies respond to in the county has increased, as local police agencies in Northern Virginia chose not to pursue suspects who are eventually stopped in Stafford.
Meanwhile, the Board of Supervisors is working to finalize its FY2025 budget, with final adoption expected next month. Supervisors have advertised a lower Real Estate tax rate used to fund county government operations, but tax bills are expected to rise due to higher home assessments, up at least 13% over the past two years.
School officials said the county’s budget is about $2 million short of what it needs to fund schools for the coming year fully.
Diggs was elected to replace Tom Coen, who served on the Board of Supervisors since 2018.
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The NWS predicts that gusty winds and drier conditions will return in the system’s wake, beginning Saturday night and extending into Sunday as high pressure builds into the region. This shift in weather patterns is expected to relieve areas affected by the heavy rainfall.
Earlier concerns regarding potential flooding have diminished, with the NWS noting that the recent dry weather and lack of convective activity lessen the likelihood of widespread issues. While rain rates of up to 0.5 inches per hour could lead to some rises in streams and creeks, any flooding is expected to be localized and isolated to poor drainage or urban areas.
Coastal low pressure off the lower Delmarva coast will continue into the afternoon and evening alongside the upper trough and cold front. This will decrease rain chances across the area, accompanied by cooling temperatures and increasing winds.
Today’s forecast includes rain, mainly before 1 p.m., with patchy fog expected before 2 p.m. High temperatures are anticipated to reach around 57°F, with a north wind of 15 to 20 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph. Tonight, the region will experience primarily cloudy conditions early on, gradually clearing towards midnight, with a low of around 31°F and blustery winds persisting.
Sunday changes conditions with sunny skies and a high near 54°F, accompanied by a north wind of 11 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 26 mph. Sunday night is expected to be clear with a low of around 32°F and a moderate north wind.
On Monday, we can expect continued sunny conditions with a high near 59°F and a northeast wind of 7 to 9 mph.
