Route 1 is closed at Port Potomac in Woodbridge, near Cardinal Drive.
A crash took out the traffic control box for the lights this morning, said Prince William Police Lt. Jonathan Perok. Cones are in place to guide drivers around the repair work. There’s no ETA for the repair, he added.
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“Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of a bill that would have allowed young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children to become police officers was met with disappointment from Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham, who pushed for the measure and went to Richmond to support it,” Prince William Times reports.
Fire and rescue crews were called to a fire at Lake Ridge Orthodontics today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 5:31 a.m.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 2000 block off of Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge earlier this morning for a report from a passerby of fire through the roof of an office building.
Crews arrived with heavy fire showing from a two-story office building. Large master streams were utilized to extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported, but four businesses have been displaced.
Crews are still on the scene, extinguishing hot spots and conducting overhauls. The Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting the fire cause investigation.
We first told you about this incident near Conway Elementary School yesterday. Here’s what prompted the incident — Stafford deputies said a caller told a 911 operator his brother was holding a gun to his head on Monday, March 25, 2024. Deputies rushed to the area of Conway Road in the Leeland Run subdivision near Conway Elementary School to find no hostages.
The Stafford sheriff’s office reports:
Out of an abundance of caution, they were detained until deputies could unravel what was really going on. One of the detainees was identified as Deshaun Winfield, 32, of Stafford. The other detainee was identified as his brother, and the original caller, Cory Winfield, 39, of King George.
A safety sweep of the residence was conducted and yielded negative results for any signs of a hostage situation. Deputies attempted to converse with Cory considering he made the report; however, he refused to talk with deputies. Cory also had several signs of intoxication and was found with suspected controlled substances. His brother, Deshaun was just as confused as deputies, stating there was a misunderstanding between him and his brother over Easter and God. He had no knowledge of a hostage situation. Like his brother, he too had several signs of intoxication and was found with suspected controlled substances. He was also discovered to be in possession of a firearm.
Cory was charged with public intoxication, and possession of controlled substances. Deshaun was charged with public intoxication, possession of controlled substances, and possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances. Cory was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,500 secured bond while Deshaun was held until sober. This is still an active investigation and additional charges may be obtained.
Police in Prince William County said a man pulled a knife and demanded a beer at a Woodbridge restaurant:
Armed Robbery – On March 25 at 10:47PM, officers responded to the Klebers Restaurant located at 13634 Richmond Hwy in Woodridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed a patron, later identified as the accused, brandished a firearm and demanded a beer from the bartender. Police were contacted and the accused was detained on scene without incident where he was determined to be intoxicated. No injuries were reported.
Following the investigation, the accused,
identified as Dennis Anebar SALAS FLORES, was arrested.Arrested on March 25: Dennis Anebar SALAS FLORES, 22, of no fixed address. Charged with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, concealed carry, and public intoxication Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
And Prince William police said 12-year-olds broke into a vape shop:
Commercial Burglary – On March 22 at 1:32AM, officers responded to the Crystal Smoke Shop located at 2680 Opitz Blvd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an alarm activation. Upon arriving at the business, two individuals immediately fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, both individuals, identified as the two accused, were detained without further incident. Both accused were identified as 12-year-old male juveniles and were found in possession of vape products taken from the store. The investigation revealed the suspects threw a rock, shattering the front glass door before entering the business. Following the investigation, both juveniles were arrested.
Arrested on March 22: [Juveniles]
A 12-year-old male juvenile of Dumfries, and a 12-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge Both charged with burglary Court Dates: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center
Meanwhile, in Manassas, police used a helicopter to search for a burglar.
On March 25, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m. the Manassas City Police Department responded to a call for a Burglary in Progress on the 8600 block of Stonewall Road while no residents were home. While the initial officer was waiting for additional officers to arrive on scene they observed a suspect fleeing into the woods behind the residence. Resources including a helicopter and K9 were requested to assist with the search for the suspect. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact 703-257-8000.
Fredericksburg police said someone stole a tub of grease from a restaurant and ransacked a hotel room.
Cowboy Jack’s, 2312 Plank Road, 3/22, The manager reported a tub of kitchen grease was stolen from behind the restaurant.
Hyatt Place, 1241 Emancipation Highway, 3/21, A person reported his room was ransacked and multiple items were stolen.
Things are looking very spring-like here on Burnside Farm. Some beautiful tulips and daffodils are starting to bloom, and the attraction opened this past Sunday, March 24.
The tulip farm in Nokesville, often described as Holland in Virginia, allows visitors to stroll the gardens, picnic, take photos, and pick tulips and bulbs to take home.
Tickets are available online. Attendees must pre-purchase their tickets online, as there are no tickets available at the gate.
Most of the weekend tickets have already sold out. Prices range between $19 and $25 each.
Burnside plans to operate its spring festival until April 14. “If crop conditions are favorable to extend our season beyond April 14, we will release additional dates/tickets on April 11 at noon,” the farm posted in a press release.
Police said they knew the man who shot and killed a man outside a Dumfries club.
On March 24, 2024, Prince William police detectives identified the suspect sought in connection to the fatal shooting of Carvell Jarmain Williams, 38, of Warrenton, outside Club Tempo located at 17650 Possum Point Road in Dumfries on March 23.
While investigating the incident, detectives identified the suspect and obtained arrest warrants. Preliminarily, the investigation revealed the two parties were known to one another and that the accused and victim were possibly involved in an altercation in the parking lot when the victim was fatally shot, police said.
Police have located the suspect. Detectives continue to actively investigate the incident and ask anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of the accused to contact police.
The suspect is Jonathan Montile Middleton, 37, of the 100 block of Eustace Road in Stafford, police said.
He’s described as black, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 240 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He’s wanted for murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.
Two people were displaced from a home in Montclair after a candle torched a mattress.
Fire and rescue crews were called to the 15200 block of Larkspur Lane at 11:43 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024, for a reported house fire.
Crews learned about the candle igniting a mattress and found heavy smoke conditions on the second floor. The two occupants had safely evacuated the home.
The fire was located and extinguished. No injuries were reported. The Building Official declared the structure was unsafe to occupy. T
The Red Cross assisted the two displaced adults.
The Prince William County fire marshal says allowing an open flame near combustible material is dangerous.
The Fire Marshal’s Office warns against using candles. If candles are used, special precautions should be taken.
He added, never leave a burning candle unattended. Never position a candle where it can be easily disturbed or knocked over.
Keep the candle at least 3’ from any combustible material. Ensure the candle is secured in a sturdy holder that contains and protects the flame. Children and pets should always be monitored near any burning candle.
Once a free-standing emergency department in 2014, Haymarket Medical Center marks 10 years today, March 25, 2024.
UVA Health took over the hospital in 2021 in a deal that also netted Prince William Medical Center in Manassas and Culpeper Medical Center from North Carolina-based Novant Health. UVA Health partnered with Novant in 2016 to manage the hospitals.
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Residents living near a proposed Route 28 bypass near Manassas express a loss of trust in the county government's decision-making process. Initially, the county voted against the $300 million, four-lane, four-mile road extension of Godwin Drive, only to reverse its stance shortly after that.
Business groups like the Prince William Chamber of Commerce support the bypass, saying its key to unclogging traffic congestion on Route 28, one of the region's busiest roads.
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