OmniRide will resume operating all routes and will increase service levels on OmniRide Express buses starting on Monday, June 22.
Weekday Express bus services to destinations in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., will run on a Friday schedule, which is one step down from full-service. The increase in service levels is based on improving coronavirus conditions and the Governor’s order to begin reopening the state.
“With the state beginning to reopen we anticipate that many regional workers will be ready to begin commuting again,” stated Prince William County Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin in a press release. “We realize that many riders are concerned about their health while riding public transportation. I want to assure the public that OmniRide is following a strict protocol for cleaning and disinfecting buses to help keep riders and the general public safe and healthy. The safety of our passengers, bus operators, and staff is our top priority.”
Margaret Franklin also serves as chair of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission which oversees OmniRide.
Passengers on Express buses must pay fares with a SmarTrip card because cash is not being accepted at this time. OmniRide’s Metro Express and local buses have continued operating throughout the pandemic, and fares on those buses are currently free.
“The last thing we want to see is increasing numbers of positive COVID-19 cases, so it’s important that everyone remains vigilant,” stated OmniRide Executive Director Bob Schneider in the press release.
Among the precautions taken by OmniRide are stringent cleaning and sanitizing of the buses interiors twice daily, mid-day and evening, and enhanced cleaning once a week on all buses with hospital-grade cleaning products.
OmniRide reminds riders to continue to take precautions and follow the CDC and the Governor’s guidelines:
- Wash hands frequently
- Stay home if you have flu-like symptoms
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
- Avoid contact with sick people
- Wear a face covering (mask, bandanna, scarf, etc.)
- Do not ride the bus if you have tested positive for COVID-19.
For more information on routes and schedules, as well as safety precautions, contact Customer Service at 703-730-6664 or visit OmniRide.com.
Update 1 a.m.
Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department Chief Joseph Cardello tells us:
- Six people were displaced by the fire.
- One person is being treated at the scene for injuries unrelated to the fire.
- The home sustained heavy smoke damage.
Original post 12:34 a.m.
Fire and rescue crews were called to the Oakhill Mobile Park after a fire broke out in a bathroom.
At midnight, crews were dispatched to 21 Castle Court in North Stafford, just off Route 1 near Ricky’s Chicken II. A fire broke out in a double-wide trailer forcing crews from across the county, and from Quantico to rush to the scene and douse the blaze.
Crews were able to contain the fire to the bathroom where it started, according to initial reports.
Fire crews described the home as a multi-family dwelling, but its unclear if any occupants have been displaced.
A fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
About 2o trailers sit in the mobile home park, which sits about two miles from the back gate of Quantico Marine Corps Base.
We’ll update this post with more information when we have it.
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The American Red Cross is assisting a family after a fire broke out at their home.
Fire and rescue crews were called to the Olde Forge neighborhood in southern Stafford County at 8:01 p.m.
Fire Chief Joseph Cardello tells Potomac Local News fire damaged a kitchen in the 100 block of Manor Lane.
A total of five people were displaced, said Cardello.
From Lake Ridge Chorale:
Please join us on Friday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. for our first ever online “UN-CONCERT” fundraiser, supporting three local nonprofits — all of which do good and important work here in the Prince William County community. Since two of our spring concerts were cancelled due to COVID-19, we have been unable to collect donations for these worthy charitable organizations in the same manner as in past years.
All money raised during this virtual fundraiser will be divided equally between:
ACTS Prince William County,
HUGS (Help Us Grow Strong), and
The Kara FoundationYou can join us on either the LRC website or Facebook page to hear some music from our past concert seasons, and to learn more about these three wonderful local organizations. Each person who makes a donation through the PayPal button on our website* will be entered into a raffle, with winners drawn and announced on Saturday, June 20.
How to watch:
lakeridgechorale.org or facebook.com/lakeridgechorale
* Please note that now through midnight on June 19, all donations made to the Lake Ridge Chorale through PayPal will be designated as “un-concert” donations, and will be divided equally among the three nonprofits LRC supports.
Thank you for your generous support in the past. Please continue to assist us in helping our neighbors in need.
From Prince William police:
Rape – On June 14, detectives with the Special Victims Unit concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at the Sleep Inn located at 17470 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Dumfries (22026) on June 4.
The investigation revealed that the victim, a 20-year-old woman, was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, identified as the accused. On June 10, following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Marco Eduardo CASTELLANOS. On June 14, the accused turned himself in to police without incident.
Arrested on June 14: Marco Eduardo CASTELLANOS, 24, of 13917 Lynhurst Dr. in Woodbridge Charged with rape and forcible sodomy Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Aggravated Sexual Battery | Indecent Liberties by a Custodian — On June 13, detectives with the Special Victims Unit concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence in the Manassas (20109) area of Prince William County between January 2008 and January 2017.
The female victim, who was between 3-11 years of age at the time of the offenses, reported to police that she was sexually assaulted on more than one occasion by a family member, identified as the accused. The victim recently reported the incidents to police prompting the investigation. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Jose Santos MELENDEZ-ZEPEDA, was arrested
Arrested on June 13: Jose Santos MELENDEZ-ZEPEDA, 44, of Manassas Charged with 2 counts of aggravated sexual battery, 2 counts of indecent liberties by a custodian and 2 counts of forcible sodomy Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Interstate 95 travelers may encounter brief delays in the Fredericksburg area this week due to construction and maintenance work zones.
Daytime and overnight lane closures have been scheduled for paving, installation of pavement markers, bridge repairs, and activities in connection with several I-95 improvement projects.
Milling and paving on I-95 will continue near Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford County, as well as various construction activities for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project and the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project. In Caroline County, crews are installing pavement markers on I-95 southbound following recent paving.
For additional information about the Improve95 projects, please visit Improve95.org.
All work has been scheduled weather permitting.
I-95 Southbound
Exit 148 (Quantico Marine Corps Base) to Exit 143 (Garrisonville Road), Stafford County
Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m – 10 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 southbound for pipe inspections associated with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project.
Exit 140 (Courthouse Road), Stafford County
Monday – Thursday, 8 p.m. – 9 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Milling and paving on I-95 southbound near Exit 140 (Courthouse Road). On Monday through Thursday evenings, a single lane closure begins at 8 p.m. followed by a double lane closure at 9 p.m. Two southbound lanes reopen the following morning by 5 a.m. and all lanes reopen by 9 a.m. On Friday evening, a single lane closure begins at 9 p.m. followed by a double lane closure starting at 10 p.m. Two lanes will open by 5 a.m. Saturday, and all lanes will open by 7 a.m. Saturday.
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway), Stafford County
Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m – 5 a.m. Single lane closure. Repairs to bridge over Potomac Creek, which is just north of Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway).
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 133 (Route 17), Stafford County
Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m – 10 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 southbound for pipe inspections for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project.
Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 118 (Thornburg), City of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County
Monday – Wednesday, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure for painting of fresh pavement markings. Mobile operation.
Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) Exit Ramp, Spotsylvania County
Wednesday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure on the I-95 southbound exit ramp to Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) for painting of fresh pavement markings. Mobile operation.
Exit 118 (Thornburg) to Exit 104 (Carmel Church), Spotsylvania County and Caroline County
Tuesday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure on I-95 southbound between mile markers 117 and 108, near the Safety Rest Area at Ladysmith. Mobile operation to install pavement markers.
I-95 Northbound
Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 133 (Route 17), City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County
Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 northbound between Exit 130 (Route 3) and Exit 133 (Route 17) area. Crews will collect soil samples for the I-95 Northbound Rappahannock River Crossing project.
Exit 133 (Route 17) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway), Stafford County
Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 northbound to allow crews to gather soil samples for the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project.
Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road), Stafford County
Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 northbound for pipe inspections associated with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project.
Exit 143 (Garrisonville Road) to Exit 148 (Quantico Marine Corps Base), Stafford County
Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m – 4:30 a.m. and Friday – Saturday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Single lane closure on I-95 northbound for work zone barrier installation and pipe inspections associated with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex) project.
511Virginia
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