A man at a Walmart store in Fredericksburg shot himself on Sunday.
City police tell us:
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Fire and Rescue System Chief Timothy L. Keen announced his retirement after 40 years of service to Prince William County. His retirement date is effective Sept. 1, 2022.
Chief Keen began his career in Prince William County as a volunteer in January of 1982. He has led the Fire and Rescue System as chief for the past three years.
Prince William police were called to a shooting in Woodbridge where they found a wounded 38-year-old man.
Police tell us:
Greetings, Prince William – You can thank our veterans by providing rides! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers aged 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouse/widow to medical appointments, supermarkets, retail, and houses of worship. Volunteers must pass criminal background and driving record background checks, have a valid Virginia driver’s license, and have a vehicle liability insurance policy. You’ll feel great as you provide transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met, plus make new friends! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.
Saved Hands Foundation needs 10-12 volunteers age 18+ to support their Community Health Fair August 13, 1 pm-3 pm at VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City 22193. Duties include handing out school supplies/backpacks, operating registration tables, and crowd control. You’ll stay busy and feel great as you support the community and help kids get a good start to the new school year! Please email [email protected] (put “Health Fair” in the subject line) to learn how you can help.
The Manassas Park Community Came together on Saturday to celebrate the city’s new town hall and the makings of a new downtown.
Members of the city’s Governing Body and Virginia Delegate Danica Roem (D) welcomed hundreds of attendees to the celebration that began at 11 a.m.
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The decision to suspend fares will make VRE a more attractive and viable option for Metro riders during the closure of Blue and Yellow Line stations south of Reagan National Airport (DCA), slated to begin September 10, and those returning to work post-Labor Day.
“VRE will be a major contributor to mitigation efforts in the region during the first part of the Metrorail shutdown, which is expected to last six weeks,” said VRE CEO Rich Dalton. “The temporary elimination of fares will maximize VRE’s usage.”
A Chesapeake man has been arrested and charged with a series of vehicle thefts and arson over the weekend in Stafford County reports a joint statement from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department.
Stafford, VA–At approximately 1:35 A.M. on Saturday, July 16th, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue were dispatched for a reported vehicle fire in the 100 block of Hamlin Drive in the Grafton Village area. Units found a fully involved vehicle fire and quickly brought it under control.
The investigation revealed an inmate of the facility, identified as the accused, approached an ADC officer with a plastic hand-made sharpened object. During the encounter, the accused attempted to stab the officer multiple times. After a brief struggle, the accused was taken into custody without further incident. The officer reported minor injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Salomon Alberto NAZAR, was charged and remains incarcerated at the ADC.
Salomon Alberto Nazar, 44, of 10256 Cedar Ridge Drive in Manassas, is charged with aggravated malicious wounding of an ADC officer, stabbing in the commission of a felony, assault, and battery on an ADC officer, and injury of an ADC officer by a prisoner.