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DUMFRIES, Va. —Â A water main ruptured on Possum Point Road for the second time in less than two weeks.
Prince William Service Authority crews headed to 18049 Possum Point Road in Dumfries about 3:30 p.m. The break is reported located near Summerduck Drive.
We don’t yet know how many customers are affected by the break.
A similar incident, a 12-inch water main break on Oct. 28 at the intersection of Possum Point Road and Summerduck Drive, impacted customers. It was repaired the same afternoon.
QUANTICO, Va. — A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at Quantico National Cemetery on Friday.
Commandant of the Marine Corps General Robert B. Neller will be the keynote speaker for the event to honor the men and women in who serve, and have served their country in uniform.
The ceremony will take place at the flagpole, near Committal Shelter A, at 11 a.m., according to a press release.
More from a press release:
Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime. World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – November 11, 1918.
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory …”
From Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller:Â
Early Monday (Nov. 7, 2016), 44 new Virginia State Police troopers reported to their respective Division Headquarters to begin the final phase of training. The 124th Basic Session celebrated their graduation Friday (Nov. 4, 2016), at the state police Academy in North Chesterfield County. Upon receiving their diplomas, the new troopers finished a rigorous 27-week training session. They received instruction in more than 100 different subjects spanning hundreds of hours. Academy training includes such areas as crime scene investigation, survival Spanish, judicial procedures, self- defense, cultural diversity and firearms. Each of the graduates will spend the next six weeks with a field training officer learning his or her new patrol area and day-to-day duties.
Woodbridge resident, Trooper Kelly A. Carrubba, returns home to Prince William County for her first patrol assignment. The 24-year-old is a graduate of Northern Virginia Community College with an associate’s degree in administration of justice. She sought a career with the Virginia State Police for the, “…chance to be able to help the community.”
In addition, Trooper Thomas R. Floch of Sayreville, N.J., joins the ranks of Area 11 in Prince William County along with two Southwest Virginia natives:
           From Smyth County, Va., is graduate Trooper D. Cody Collins. Joining the Virginia State Police has been a lifelong dream of the 26-year-old Chilhowie native and his goal of “being able to help people.”
           Trooper Daniel G. Giles, 23, heads to Northern Virginia to Prince William County for his first patrol assignment. The Duffield, Va., native chose the state police because he “wanted to challenge” himself and “be with the best
Lines at the polls this Election Day formed early on Tuesday.
Many across Prince William County reported long lines this morning at polling places. The pace was steady, and the mood of the voters: patient.Â
Just voted in Prince William County. Lines down the hall. Everyone patient and nice to each other. #vote #ImWithHer
— Rachel Wakatsuki (@CaligirlinVA) November 8, 2016
About a 30 min wait at the King Elem polling site in Prince William County. Lines moved steadily. Pretty smooth process. #vote
— Dan Waddell (@DanWaddellCISSP) November 8, 2016
This photo was taken at Haymarket Elementary School:Â
@FoxNews Line of 100+ ready to vote in Prince William County #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/Ed8hkAwu1A
— Ken Bayes (@a_Magillacutty) November 8, 2016
In Manassas Park City where voters choose between Barbara Comstock or LuAnn Bennet for the 10th Congressional District, will vote on a Mayor, and a slate of new Governing Body candidates, a total of 1,443 votes were cast in Manassas as of 9 a.m., according to Manasass Park City Deputy Registrar Nancy Van Wyen.
In Pricne William County, elections spokesman Forrest Winston said the pace at the polls was brisk, but reported no problems.
Stafford County General Registrar Greg Riddlemoser reported simliar conditions at the polls, and said there had been no issues with voting eqiuipment.Â
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. —  A car fell on the foot of man working to change a tire.
Rescue crews were called to a home in the 9500 block of Sudley Manor Drive at 7:15 a.m. for a report of an injured man.
Rescue crews on the scene reported a tire jack that a man was using the change the rear tire on a vehicle slipped out from under the car, and the car fell on the man’s foot.
The extent of the victim’s injuries were unknown.
From Virginia Railway Express:Â
Tomorrow afternoon, the longest trains will operate on the earlier schedules to help accommodate the expected early getaway for election day.
Fredericksburg Line:
Fredericksburg #301 (Departs Union Station at 12:55p) – 7 cars
Fredericksburg #303 (Departs Union Station at 3:10p) – 7 cars
Fredericksburg #305 (Departs Union Station at 3:25p) – 8 cars
Fredericksburg #307 (Departs Union Station at 4:10p) – 6 cars
Fredericksburg #309 (Departs Union Station at 4:40p) – 6 cars
Fredericksburg #311 (Departs Union Station at 5:15p) – 6 cars
Fredericksburg #313 (Departs Union Station at 6:00p) – 4 cars
Fredericksburg #315 (Departs Union Station at 6:40p) – 5 carsManassas Line:
Manassas #325 (Departs Union Station at 1:15p) – 8 cars
Manassas #327 (Departs Union Station at 3:45p) – 7 cars
Manassas #329 (Departs Union Station at 4:25p) – 8 cars
Manassas #331 (Departs Union Station at 5:05p) – 8 cars
Manassas #333 (Departs Union Station at 5:30p) – 6 cars
Manassas #335 (Departs Union Station at 6:10p) – 6 cars
Manassas #337 (Departs Union Station at 6:50p) – 7 cars
A Woodbridge woman faces child neglect charges after police found three children home alone.
From police:Â
Felony Child Neglect – On November 4 at 4:43PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1400 block of Eisenhower Cir in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a child neglect call. Officers received information that three young children were possibly left unattended. When officers arrived, they made contact with three children, ages 11, 10 and 6, who were not under adult supervision and locked outside of their residence for several hours. Officers eventually made contact with the mother of the children who responded back to the residence later that evening. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The children were not injured and released to the custody of a family member.
Arrested on November 4:
Katy Lynn SMITH, 31, of the 1300 block of Eisenhower Cir in Woodbridge
Charged with 3 counts of felony child neglect and 3 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Court Date: Pending | Bond: $6,000 secured
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MANASSAS, Va. — Ivanka Trump made one of her final campaign stops for her father today in Manassas.
The 35-year-old fashion model turned entrepreneur, and now head of the Trump organization took the stage, joined by her sister, Tiffany, 22, where both talked to a crowd of Republicans about why their dad should be the next U.S. President.
“My father is just the messenger…this is your movement,” said Ivanka Trump. “He’s led a pretty good life… he’s doing this for you.”
The Trump sisters were whisked into the Red Rose Events Center on Liberia Avenue by U.S. Secret Service where they stood and took questions from a moderator for about 20 minutes at 3 p.m. Monday. About 540 supporters came to greet the Trumps, and to show their support for their father, and distrust of his opponent Hillary Clinton.
Ivanka Trump’s remarks differed from her father’s familiar campaign speeches.
“My father is very blunt in his remarks, and you know where he stands on the issues,” she said.
When asked about women’s issues, Ivanka Trump said she shies away from “women’s” issues, calling healthcare, equal pay, and education everyone’s issues.
“All issues are women’s’ issues. We don’t talk about ‘men’s’ issues,” said Trump.
When asked to how Donald Trump appeals to Millenials, the sisters responded by assuring them their father knows recent college graduates are looking for jobs and are swimming in debt.
“My father is the man to get the job done,” Ivanka Trump added.
The Trump sister’s appearance in Manassas follows Donald Trump’s late-night rally in Leesburg Sunday night that attracted thousands. Trump trailed Clinton by six points in Virginia on Monday, where Clinton is expected to win Democratic-heavy Northern Virginia, as well as the state’s populous urban regions like Richmond and Hampton Roads.
Trump may also have a difficult time swaying Latinos to vote for him after comments that he made early in the campaign about illegal immigrants. ‘
“I don’t hear any fixes for the problems when I listen to him speak,” said Antonio Vasquez, 52, of Triangle, and a Hillary Clinton supporter. “He’s going to deport 11 million people. The countries should be working together to fix immigration.”
At a rally in Reno, Nevada on Saturday, Trump said the immigration process needs to be reformed, and that it should not take as long as it does today for immigrants to enter the U.S. legally.
Vasquez in 2012 voted or President Barack Obama in 2012, and he called it a “mistake.”
“He promised that he was going to to do much more for immigrants and he did nothing,” he added.
Republicans in the final hours of the campaign are working hard to get out the vote. Calls were made from inside the Red Rose for additional GOP volunteer poll workers to come to precincts in Democrat-heavy Fairfax County to pass out fliers, as well as give rides to get voters to polling places.
Trump campaign volunteer Laurie Mullins, of Bristow, has been working to register voters.
“I’ve helped people in their 80s, people who have never voted before, register to vote,” said Mullens, who is hoping for a large Trump turnout in Virginia.
GAINESVILLE, Va — Police identified the suspect in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old woman at Virginia Gateway shopping center on Sunday night.
Police today identified the victim as 26-year-old Linh Thi Pham.
Police just released this statement and associated photo:Â
Murder Investigation *ARREST– On November 7, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the murder of Linh Thi Pham which occurred in the 7300 block of Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville on November 6. The preliminary investigation into the incident alleged that the accused, identified as Bryan ChristopherYU, fatally shot the victim, an acquaintance, as she was sitting in her vehicle after leaving her place of employment. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without incident.
No arrests have been made in the case.