Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department: “OWL VFD Open House event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 14 (12400 Hedges Run Drive, Woodbridge). OWL VFD welcomes the community to visit the station.
OWL VFD President Dave Williams shared, “This event is a traditional favorite for OWL VFD to host. The community is invited to visit “our house” to see fire and rescue apparatus up close, talk with firefighters and EMTs, and enjoy refreshments provided by the OWL VFD Auxiliary.”
Sparky the Fire Dog will also be hanging out. At approximately 2:00 p.m., OWL VFD members and Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue personnel will demonstrate a vehicle extrication.
OWL VFD Department Chief Wayne Haight explained, “The demonstration is one of the highlights of our Open House event. We’ll have a team of technical rescue firefighters who will show the audience how they use various tools to remove an entrapped patient from a car.”
OWL VFD has proudly served the community for over 85 years. To learn more, join or donate, visit www.owlvfd.org
Prince William County fire and rescue: “Early this morning, units were dispatched for a townhouse fire in the 3000 block of Eagle Rock Court (Lake Ridge). Crews arrived on the scene a short time later and were met with smoke showing from the front of the structure. “
“All occupants were out of the house after having been alerted by sounding smoke detectors. The occupants (2 adults and 3 children) were forced to evacuate from a second story window to the ground below prior to fire and EMS units arriving. Both of the adults were injured during their evacuation and transported to a nearby medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries.”
“The home sustained extensive damage and was determined unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire started from an electrical source in the living room.”
“This incident could have had a tragic outcome had it not been for working smoke detectors. Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle states, ‘All residences must and should have smoke detectors’. Smoke detectors provide the optimal warning to occupants by providing sufficient time to escape a structure fire. For more information you can contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at 703-792-6360 or contact your nearest fire station.”
Prince William County fire and rescue: “[Monday, September 11, 2023, 10:45 AM] units were dispatched to the 12900 block of Orleans Street (Lake Ridge) for a house fire. Crews arrived with smoke and fire showing from the attic in the front of the house. An occupant had been outside, smelled smoke and observed smoke coming from the attic. Rapid actions quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported. The structure sustained moderate damage and was posted unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. The American Red Cross assisted the two (2) adult occupants. The Fire Marshal’s Office contributed the cause of the fire to a faulty attic fan.”
“The Defendant will be sentenced on November 16, 2023. Members of the victim’s family will present victim impact testimony at that time. The Defendant faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years in prison.”
“In the early evening hours of June 18, 2022, the Defendant, Gentil Mwenze Banze, was driving his motor vehicle westbound on Old Bridge Road. Witnesses described the Defendant’s vehicle as swerving in and out of his lane of travel, almost striking other vehicles, before veering to the right and leaving the roadway.”
“The Defendant’s vehicle entered the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian, Mr. Luis Alfredo Perez, Jr., 45, who had been out walking the family dog that evening. After the Defendant struck Mr. Perez, Jr. and his dog, he crashed into the utility pole located in the area of Cape Cod Ct, bringing down live power lines and causing an audible and visible explosion on Old Bridge Rd.”
“Investigator Chad Mason of the Prince William County Crash Investigation Unit noted that the Defendant had an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his person, had a slight sway to his body as he was standing, had bloodshot and watery eyes, and exhibited signs of impairment in all three standardized field sobriety tests that he attempted.”
“The Defendant later admitted to drinking Guinness Beer prior to driving, and testing later confirmed the Defendant’s blood alcohol content to be 0.11g/210L of breath approximately three hours after the crash had occurred. Unfortunately, both Mr. Perez Jr. and his dog succumbed to the injuries they sustained as a result of the crash.”
“The Office of the Commonwealth Attorney would like to commend and thank the Prince William County Crash Investigation Unit, particularly Investigator Chad Mason, for their investigation and work that successfully resulted in a conviction in this case.”
“In addition, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney would like to thank Arturo Guzman, a Case Manager for the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney Victim/Witness program, for the assistance he has provided to the victim’s family in this case. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Sarah Sami.”
Press release: "Karla Justice ...[is] condemning the extremely racist remarks made by Supervisor Kenny Boddye. While being interviewed by the Prince William Times about the recent primary election results, Supervisor Boddye seemed to suggest that the Democrat nominee for Board Chair, Deshundra Jefferson, only won because she was black."
"During the interview, Boddye is quoted as saying, “I think it speaks to the support on the Democratic side to elect candidates of color; she is poised to be the first Black and Black woman chair.” Jefferson, the Democrat victor in the primary upset cited Boddye’s remarks as “extraordinarily racist.” Karla Justice said 'I'm joining Deshundra Jefferson and a host of other leaders in condemning my opponent's remarks as extremely racist and out of touch. I am so proud of our very diverse community for making their voices and concerns heard on Primary Election Day. I resent the idea that any of our candidates were elected simply because of their race.'
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Prince William County Public Libraries: “Prince William County Sheriff’s Office will produce a plastic ID card with your child’s photo and measurements. This card could be the key to assisting law enforcement agencies if a child ever goes missing.”
“Producing the card offers children a fun and positive experience interacting with law enforcement officers. The Sheriff’s Office does not retain the information to protect the family’s privacy.”
Ident-a-Child — All Ages
- Bull Run: Monday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
- Central: Tuesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
- Potomac: Monday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.
- Dumfries: Tuesday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.
- Chinn Park: Wednesday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.
- Dale City: Monday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.
- Lake Ridge: Tuesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.
- Nokesville: Wednesday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.
Press release: "YogaSix is a modern fitness boutique with its newest location in the Lake Ridge...May 31, 2023. Located at 12423 Hedges Run Drive."
"YogaSix Lake Ridge is owned by Air Force Veteran Lydia Maglathlin. She was commissioned as an Intelligence Officer and served on active duty for four years."
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“Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the nearby commuter lot where the driver, identified as the accused, was detained without incident. The investigation revealed the accused was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in a reckless manner as he fired several rounds of a shotgun from the vehicle.”
“Empty shell casings were located in the vehicle. No injuries or immediate indications of property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alimul KHUDI, was arrested.”
“Arrested on June 18: Alimul KHUDI, 52, of 13052 Gorham Way in Woodbridge. Charged with reckless handling of a firearm and driving under the influence Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable”
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – “On June 19 at 1:21AM, officers responded a residence located in the 13700 block of Lynhurst Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed two dark-colored vehicles drove up to the residence where multiple occupants exited and fired several rounds in the direction of the home. No injuries were reported. The vehicles immediately fled following the incident. The home and a neighboring residence were struck during the encounter. Several shell casings were located in the street and front yard of the home.”
“Armed Robbery – On June 17 at 5:03PM, officers responded to the area of Ridgefield Village Dr and Pilgrims Inn Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 17-year-old male juvenile, was walking in the above area when he encountered two other males, likely juveniles, who were reportedly following him. During the encounter, one of the males brandished a firearm and took the victim’s wallet from his pocket before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. Both juveniles were described as black males, one with the heavy build around 5’0”, the other thin around 4’10”, both wearing dark-colored clothing.”
“Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On June 18 at 2:12AM, officers responded to Tandoori Nights located at 14633 Richmond Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed an unknown man and woman were involved in verbal altercation in the parking lot of the business when the male party brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds into the air. The parties dispersed prior to police arriving on scene. Shell casings were located in the parking lot. No injuries or property damage were immediately reported. Later that morning, a bullet hole was discovered in the front window of a neighboring business, Rocco’s Chicken, believed to have been caused during the previous incident.”
Prince William County Public Schools: "Rockledge Elementary School [2300 Mariner Lane, Lake Ridge] celebrated its 50th anniversary recently with a family and community event that included inflatables and carnival-type games, hidden coins to find, rock decorating, face painting, cake walk, food trucks, and more."
"There were displays set up in the cafeteria of current and former school programs, clubs, all the school’s yearbooks, pictures, school floor plans from beginning to current, and aerial pictures of the school over the years. There was also a giant rock donated by the local Vulcan quarry, which was painted gold and signed by all who attended."
