A 46-year-old man of Manassas was involved in an armed robbery when two unknown men removed two cell phones and an undisclosed amount of money from his pockets.

According to police, the suspects then fled the area on foot. 

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The fifth week of the General Assembly Session brought some long days and nights as we rushed to complete work on bills before our mid-session deadline called “Crossover.”

First the Senate passed legislation to plug a hole in the Northern Virginia 2.1% regional gas tax that is used to fund transit.  This legislation was the top priority for Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford Counties.  It now goes on to an uncertain future in the House of Delegates, but without the legislation, localities will be under even more pressure to raise real estate taxes if we expect to maintain the same level of transit service. 

Eleven of my bills have passed the full Senate with two more still waiting for final passage.  One bill involved improving the fairness of protective order proceedings and another ensured that Virginians can enforce subpoenae in civil and criminal cases in Virginia due to a recent Supreme Court of Virginia opinion. 

My legislation to help close the Digital Divide moved through committee this week.  Today’s children learn digitally and digital literacy is a key job skill in a modern workforce.  However, low income families often cannot afford devices or broadband connections. 

After I learned Fairfax County was using electronic textbooks and failing to provide computers for low income families to use them at home, I introduced legislation to require any school using electronic textbooks to provide a digital device to every student.  The legislation was vetted and approved by the Joint Commission on Technology and Science but was tabled in the House.  Last week, the Senate Education, Health and Welfare Committee passed the bill on a 14-1 vote. 

The proliferation of companies providing background checks for people has led to an increase in dissemination of inaccurate information.  This severely limits Virginians’ opportunities, especially in employment and housing.   My legislation to create a Virginia-based cause of action to remedy these situations and hold companies accountable for putting out inaccurate information passed the Senate.  

Several of my law firm clients and lawyers in Northern Virginia have told me that some orthopedic practices are refusing to see individuals who have suffered injuries in vehicle collisions – even if they have insurance.   My bill to require insurance companies to contractually prohibit doctors from refusing patients based on how they were injured was continued to 2017 so we can convene meetings between insurance companies, doctors, and other stakeholders to mediate a resolution. 

If you have any feedback, please send me a note at [email protected].  It is an honor to serve as your state senator.

Felony Child Neglect – On February 12 at 5:58AM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 15000 block of Sunny Ridge Cir in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a child neglect call. When officers arrived at the home, they observed and made contact with a child, later identified as a 6 year old boy, through a closed bedroom window. The investigation revealed that two other children, identified as a 5 year old girl and a 2 year old girl, were also inside the residence and that no adult was present. While officers were still at the residence, the accused, the children’s mother, returned to the home around 7:10AM. The children were no injured. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The children were released to the custody of a family friend.               

Arrested on February 12:
Lucia Gonzalez ALFARO, 32, of the 15000 block of Sunny Ridge Cir in Woodbridge
Charged with 3 counts of felony child neglect
Court Date: Pending | Bond: $5,000 secured

The Potomac Nationals 2016 Seasonal Job Fair has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge.

This annual job fair event is open to the public with over 100 positions in all departments available.

The baseball team seeks dedicated candidates to work part-time as game day employees during the baseball season. Employees could also be tasked with working non-gameday special events.

On-site interviews will be administered on a first come, first serve basis.

Job applications can be downloaded online and will also be available on-site. Applications can be downloaded from the Potomac Nationals website. Part time employment applications will not be accepted prior to the job fair. Read More

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect opportunity to spice up a regular date night.

Our area lot to offer to make your Valentine’s Day weekend a success. From special restaurant deals, couples painting sessions, and chocolate tasting.

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Stafford Sheriff's Detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred sometime after 4 a.m. Wednesday.

A mother and her young son were held at gunpoint while two white men rummaged throughout the home. According to police, the suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and property a little less than 15 minutes after entering the home. 

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