Prince William police: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On July 14 at 7:16AM, officers responded to the intersection of Somerset Crossing Dr. and Forkland Way in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a crashing involving a pedestrian.”

“The investigation revealed the driver of a 2011 Honda Odyssey was traveling east on Somerset Crossing Way approaching the intersection with Forkland Way when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was in the crosswalk. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene where the pedestrian was pronounced deceased.”

“The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. Speed, alcohol, or drug use were not factors in the collision with the driver of the vehicle. The investigation continues.”

Identified:

The deceased pedestrian was identified as Chyi MAO, 72, of Gainesville

The driver of the 2011 Honda Odyssey was identified as a 77-year-old woman of Gainesville

Elizabeth Kemp, of Woodbridge, was named to the Spring 2023 President's List at Tallahassee Community College.

Natalie Allan of Dale City has been named to the Dean's List at John Carroll University for the Spring 2023 semester.

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Prince William Police Department: Aggravated Malicious Wounding | Hit & Run Crash Investigation *ADDITIONAL INCIDENT | ARREST – “On June 28 at 12:28 PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8900 block of Rugby Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a domestic dispute. When officers arrived on scene, a man, later identified as the accused, brandished a knife and began stabbing himself. Officers quickly detained the accused and provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived and flew the accused to an area hospital where he is expected to survive.”

“The investigation revealed the accused was involved in a verbal altercation with an acquaintance, a 29-year-old woman, that escalated when the accused pulled the victim to the ground. At one point, the accused retrieved a knife and threatened the victim when other occupants in the home attempted to intervene. The accused then drove his vehicle into a parked vehicle outside of the residence as the victim and other occupants retreated to a bedroom in the home. The accused attempted to force entry into the room when police arrived on the scene. Minor injuries were reported by one of the other parties. While investigating the incident, officers determined the accused was wanted for his involvement in an unrelated malicious assault that occurred on Kilhaven Ct. in Manassas on June 25.”

“Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Anthony Roni VAUGHN III, was arrested. Arrested on June 28: [No Photo Available] Anthony Roni VAUGHN III, 28, of 9513 Clematis St. in Manassas, Charged with 3 counts of attempted malicious wounding, 1 count of burglary, 1 count of assault & battery. Previously wanted for 1 count of aggravated malicious wounding, 1 count of malicious wounding, 1 count of strangulation, and 2 counts of felony hit & run Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated” Read More

Insidenova: “Residents of rural Sanders Lane in western Prince William County are moving forward with an effort to assemble and sell their properties to a data center developer. The effort is similar to what transpired on nearby Pageland Lane that led to the proposed and controversial PW Digital Gateway data center project.”

Prince William police: “Attempted Malicious Wounding – On June 15 at 5:37 PM, officers responded to the Promenade at Virginia Gateway Center located at 13941 Promenade Commons St. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fight with weapons. The investigation revealed while in the above area, the victim, a 13-year-old male juvenile and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, engaged brief verbal altercation before both parties separated.”

“A short time later, while the victim was outside of a local business, the accused approached him while brandishing a knife. The victim fled on foot and the accused followed the victim around the shopping center with the knife until police arrived and detained the accused without incident. No injuries were reported.”

“Following the investigation, the accused, identified as a 12-year-old boy, was arrested. Arrested on June 15: [Juvenile] A 12-year-old boy of Manassas Charged with attempted malicious wounding Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center”

“Indecent Exposure – On June 13 at 4:01AM, officers responded to the 12700 block of Effie Rose Pl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed the caller observed an unknown male juvenile walking outside of a residence not wearing any clothing. The suspect appeared to be looking into windows but did not attempt to make entry into the home. The suspect walked away from the residence prior to police arriving on scene. Officers checked the area for the suspect who was not located.”

Insidenova: “A data center proposal in Gainesville is threatening the Hillwood Camping Park and several mobile homes.”

“Delaware Land LLC, associated with prominent data center developer Chuck Kuhn, is in contract to purchase 14 parcels between Routes 29 and 55 near Gainesville, with plans to build nearly 2 million square feet of data centers if it can get the Board of County Supervisors to go along with what will surely be a controversial rezoning.”

“Among the 81.9 acres proposed for rezoning is the Hillwood Camping Park, home to a number of mobile homes and campgrounds on over 15 acres.”

Giant Food opened an e-commerce fulfillment center at 7413 Cushing Road near Manassas. The new Giant Delivers is an 82,000-square-foot facility that will make home and business delivery possible for thousands of customers in over 140 zip codes across Northern Virginia. The new facility will also offer expanded convenience, including same-day delivery.

The facility will feature products from local and regional companies, , including The Perfect Pita and Don’t Forget Cake. Giant will also be the first in Virginia to deliver beer and wine to residents. Customers can order from various producers, including locally-based Port City and Solace Brewing.

The Manassas facility will feature the company’s software and conveyor system to increase delivery options' speed and frequency. This will be the second e-commerce fulfillment center for the company.

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OmniRide and Prince William County will participate in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, 2023. As well as supporting National Bike Month, an awareness campaign, for the entire month of May.

OmniRide is the operating name for the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) ‘s mobility services. In 2018, OmniRide had more than 150 buses in its fleet and made more than 2.5 million passenger trips.

The National Bike to Work Day is being organized at the regional level by the Commuter Connections Committee of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments (MWCOG) and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).

The annual event is intended to increase awareness and participation in bicycling as a method of transportation to work instead of driving alone. The first 15,000 to register for Bike to Work Day and stop at one of the many pit stops in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will receive a free T-shirt and refreshments. The local pit stop locations are:

• Dumfries – Simpson Community Center, 17757 Main Street, 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Manassas – George Mason University, Freedom Center Boulevard & University Boulevard, 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Manassas – Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Manassas – Manassas VRE station, 9431 West Street, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• ]Manassas Park – Manassas Park VRE Station, 9300 Manassas Drive, 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
• Woodbridge – Rippon Landing VRE station, 15511 Farm Creek Drive, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Woodbridge – Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center, near the intersection of the Prince William Parkway bike trail, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Woodbridge – Woodbridge VRE station, 1040 Express Way, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.
• Woodbridge – Tackett’s Mill, Park & Ride Lot, Tackett’s Mill Dr. & Minnieville Rd, 6 a.m. – 9 a.m.

OmniRide will be sponsoring the Rippon Landing Pit Stop and OmniRide staff will also be at the Downtown Manassas VRE station. Please stop by and say “hello”!!

Register here.

OmniRide is also promoting National Bike Month for the entire month of May. This is an awareness campaign to extend biking beyond Bike to Work Day. It focuses on educating residents on how to take their bikes on transit, bike amenities at commuter lots to include bike lockers and bike racks, and the bike trails in the county that can be used for commuting and fun.

OmniRide provides resources for passengers to ride their bikes to a nearby OmniRide bus stop and then board an OmniRide Local, OmniRide East-West Express, or OmniRide Metro Express bus to complete their commute. Buses have been equipped with bike racks on the front so passengers can take their bikes with them at no additional charge. Express buses don’t have bike racks, but riders can still park their bicycles at select commuter lots and ride the bus to their final destination.

Learn more about Bike Exploration Month and commuting with a bike here.

For more information on OmniRide’s family of mobility services, visit omniride.com.

Two data center firms will hold two open houses for two projects in Prince William County on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Both projects would sit in the Prince William Digital Gateway, on some of the 800 acres the Board of County Supervisors earmarked for data centers, next to Manassas National Battlefield Park.

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