Velocity Wings tells us it opened its doors in a new location in Bristow. 

The new 145-seat restaurant opened Tuesday and offers wings, buffalo chicken egg rolls, chicken lettuce wraps, and pulled pork sliders. 

The new eatery is located in the Braemar Village Center at 12853 Braemar Village Plaza.

Velocity Wings opened its first location in Purcellville in 2013 and its second location in South Riding two years later. The Bristow location is the company’s third.  

The company plans to expand to more locations in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., according to a press release. 

From Occoquan River Communities President Betty Dean: 

Hello ORC members and friends – The Occoquan River Communities Board of Directors requests the pleasure of your company on our “State of the Occoquan” river cruise – Tuesday, October 25, departing from the Occoquan Town Dock. Boarding begins at 6pm and we will depart promptly at 6:30.

We’ll journey up and down the Occoquan River and get a river’s-eye view, along with updated presentations, on all of the exciting developments happening along the river – from the terrific new River Mill Park in Occoquan to the new Science Center emerging on the shores of Belmont Bay – and everything in between.

 

Light refreshments will be served and wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase on board.  We will be traveling on board the Miss Rivershore, piloted by Captain Mark Perry.  

 

There is no charge to attend but seating is limited (this is the smaller of Capt. Perry’s boats) so please RSVP to [email protected]right away to reserve your seat. 

 

If you have any questions I can be reached at 703-659-5294.  Hope to see you on the 25th.  Thanks.

Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart, At-large was fired from the Donald Trump for President campaign after he staged a rally outside Republican National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. 

Stewart had been serving as Trump’s point man in Virginia since the billionaire held a campaign rally in Manassas last December. Monday’s rally organized by Stewart came as several Republicans rescinded their support for the billionaire presidential candidate.

Stewart released this statement today: 

“In December of 2015, I was asked to be Donald Trump’s Virginia Chairman because we both share a common vision for America — strong borders, strong national security, and bringing jobs back home. I’ve spent the past year campaigning for Trump across the Commonwealth of Virginia, meeting and hearing from thousands of voters.

Members of the GOP establishment, however, withdrew their endorsements or admonished Donald Trump the moment the heat turned up. They ran. I never run.

I joined with Virginia Women for Trump on Monday to demonstrate on the doorstep of the RNC in Washington because the weak-chinned RNC establishment was diverting funds from the Trump campaign. I knew that staging a protest at the RNC was going to raise eyebrows, cause tension, and bring pressure on squirmy politicians. I knew it might result in my being removed as Chairman. I chose to go forward with it because this country is too important to stand idly by as our own party throws the election to Hillary Clinton.

We have too much at stake this year. I will continue to support Trump and do everything I can to ensure his election, and I hope you will too.”

On Monday, Stewart, who is also making a run for Virginia Governor, sent out this statement to rally support for his Washington demonstration: 

Corey Stewart and the Virginia Women for Trump will be protesting out in front of the RNC Headquarters today at 2 PM.

WHERE: Republican National Committee Headquarters
ADDRESS: 310 First Street SE, Washington, D.C.
TIME: 2:00pm

The Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department today reported that it was called to these fires: 

On Tuesday, October 11th at 6:43 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a two-story single family home located in the 1300 block of Congress Street in Woodbridge.

 

Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire blazing from the second floor. Firefighters made entry, initiated

suppression and extinguished the fire.

 

No injuries reported. Three adults, two children, and a pet cat are displaced by the fire. Two additional cats are currently unaccounted for.

 

According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages are estimated at $100,000, a total loss.

 

A Building Official has posted the home unsafe.

 

The fire started in a second floor bedroom; the cause was combustibles too close to a heat source/candle and has been determined as accidental

On Monday, October 10th, at 2:13 p.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 13700 block of Vint Hill Road in Nokesville.

Upon arrival, firefighters were informed all occupants were safely out of the home as they observed smoke billowing from the structure. As fire and rescue crews made entry, they discovered fire in the kitchen that had begun to spread throughout the home. Firefighters began suppression and quickly extinguished the fire.

No injuries reported.

Two adults were displaced as a result of the fire. A Building Official was on scene and has posted the home unsafe.

According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages are estimated at $20,000.

The origin and cause of the fire was a stovetop accidentally turned on while combustibles were on top of it; the fire has been determined to be accidental.

From Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department: 

On Monday October 10, 2016 at 17:59:01 hours, Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a residential fire at 1496 Truslow Road. At 18:05:43 the first arriving unit from the Berea Station reported fire showing from the second floor of a single family home.

Firefighters confirmed all occupants had made it safely out of the home and mounted an aggressive interior attack and the fire under control within five minutes.

The home was occupied by one adult, five children and the family pet. The occupants were home when the fire broke out and safely exited prior to our arrival.

The home is valued at $428,956.00 with an estimated property loss of $150,000.00. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Red Cross is providing assistance for the family.

There were no injuries to civilians or fire rescue personnel.

From Prince William police: 

Sexual Assault Investigation *ARREST – On October 6, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau and Street Crimes Unit conducted an operation at the Wyndham Garden Hotel located at 10800 Vandor Ln in Manassas (20109) in connection to a recent sexual assault which occurred in September of 2016. During the operation, a man, later identified as the accused, entered the target room reserved by police and attempted to approach the bed where a decoy was in place. Detectives immediately took the accused into custody without incident. During the subsequent investigation, detectives were able to link the accused to the recent sexual assault at the hotel from September and a similar incident from October of 2015 at the same location. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Brandon Charles MURDOCK, was arrested. Additional charges are pending.

                Arrested on October 6:

                Brandon Charles MURDOCK, 31, of 518 Cater St in Front Royal

                Charged with burglary and attempted aggravated sexual assault

                Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

 

Sexual Assault Investigation [Previously Released] – On September 15 [2016] at 6:30AM, officers responded to the Wyndham Garden Hotel located at 10800 Vandor Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a sexual assault. The victim, a 63-year-old woman visiting the area from overseas, reported to police that she was sleeping inside her room when she woke to an unknown man inappropriately touching her. The victim screamed and the suspect fled the room. No injuries were reported. Detectives canvassed the entire hotel and no suspect was located. There were no signs of forced entry into the victim’s room. The investigation continues.

 

Sexual Assault Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 6 [2015] at 10:02AM, officers responded to the Wyndham Garden Hotel located at 10800 Vandor Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a sexual assault. The victim, a 15-year-old female juvenile visiting from Seoul Korea on a school related trip, reported to her school staff that she was sleeping inside her room when she woke around 5:00AM to an unknown man touching her inappropriately. When the victim woke up, the man fled the room. The victim was unable to describe the man to investigators due to the room being dark at the time. School staff reported the incident to police later in that morning. While investigating, detectives from the Special Victims Unit learned of a second similar incident which reportedly occurred the day prior, October 5, around 6:15AM involving a 16-year-old female juvenile student on the same trip. In that incident, an unknown man also reportedly touched the victim before fleeing the room when she woke. The victim was only able to describe the suspect as a white male with a medium build and bald head. This encounter was not reported to police until the second incident occurred. No injuries were reported in either case. Detectives canvassed the entire hotel and no suspect was located. There were no signs of forced entry into either room. The investigation continues.

Updated 

Police identified the victim in Saturday night’s shooting as Jose Moises Garcia Flores, 40, of Woodbridge. 

More from Prince William police:

On October 9, members of the Prince William Police Search & Rescue Team, with assistance from the Virginia State Police, conducted an extensive search of the area. During the investigation, descriptions of two possible suspects were developed. The victim’s body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Manassas where he was positively identified. The investigation continues. 

Suspect Descriptions:

Black male, unknown age, 5’7” with a thin build and medium complexion

Last seen wearing a gray hooded jacket and blue jeans

 

Black male, unknown age, with a heavy build and full mustache & beard

Last seen wearing all dark clothing including a black cap with white front

Updated 

The shooting occurred outside the Bayvue Apartments. 

From Prince William police: 

Homicide Investigation- On October 8 at 5:56PM, officers responded to the 1400 block of Bayside Ave in Woodbridge for a report of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshots to the body in front of one of the apartment buildings.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Officers conducted an extensive search of the area.  No suspects have been identified.  The identity of the victim will be released once positively identified and next of kin has been notified.  More information will be released when available.  The investigation continues.

Original post

One man is dead after a shooting on Bayside Avenue in Woodbridge. 

Police said don’t have any suspects in the murder case.

More as we have it.

From Prince William police: 

*INCIDENT: Homicide; Bayside Ave, Woodbridge. Adult male deceased w/gunshot wound. No suspects ID’d at this time. Investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/R69gZerEcJ

— Prince William Co PD (@PWCPoliceDept) October 9, 2016

Manassas officials tell us some voters in who live in the city are confused after they received a letter in the mail providing them incorrect information about where to vote. 

The mailer came from the Prince William County Office of Elections, which handles elections in the county, not in the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

We’ve attached a photo of that mailer, obtained from city spokeswoman Patty Prince to this post.

Prince told us the mailer sparked multiple phone calls to the city’s voter registrar’s office asking if they’re polling places had changed, and if they were to vote now at locations in Prince William County. Manassas officials told city residents that the flier did not pertain to them.

We’ve contacted the Prince William County Office of Elections, but it has yet to provide comment on this post.

Manassas officials sent out these reminders to their residents: 

A few reminders for City voters:

The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election is Oct. 17, 2016 by 5 p.m.

The City of Manassas Voter Registration Office, located at 9025 Center St., Manassas, will be open for in-person absentee voting Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Friday, Sept. 23.

The Voter Registration Office will be open two Saturdays for In-person absentee voting: Oct. 29 and Nov. 5from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The last day to vote absentee in-person is Nov. 5, 2016 for the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election.

The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

City leaders also reminded residents that a photo ID is required on Election Day Nov. 8, and for those who are voting early or absentee.