Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega will participate in a live interview to address the area’s increasing crime rates. The discussion will occur at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, and will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. 

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The interview promises to be insightful, with Vega voicing her opinions on various issues. One key topic will be her criticism of Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth and the policies that have allowed criminals to be released on bond only to commit additional crimes.

“Why are serious offenders being released back into the community, straining our police department and wasting community resources?” questioned Vega, after one of the suspects at a double shooting at Manassas Mall had been released on bond before the shooting. “This appears to be a growing trend under the guise of ‘criminal justice reform,’ posing a threat to all of us.”

One of the five suspects, Daevon Russell, a repeat offender, was out on bail while facing judgment for previously committed crimes. In December 2023, he was charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm Causing Permanent Serious Bodily Injury, a class 6 felony. His charges were later escalated to the Prince William County Circuit Court, where he faced multiple indictments, including Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, Possession of a Firearm Under 18 Years Old, and Malicious Wounding.

Vega will also discuss a controversial plan to pay salaries to beggars on the streets in hopes they will choose to work instead of panhandling. As a part-time county sheriff’s deputy, Vega believes the county should enable police to remove panhandlers from the streets. She insists anyone hired with county funds should possess a work permit and pass a drug test.

Please join us for the conversation.

Join us for a series of insightful live streams where we delve into crucial topics affecting our community.

Here’s what we have lined up:

Inside Leadership Prince William — Watch it here live.

We welcome Martina Jackson Green and Robert Sweeney, proud members of the Leadership Prince William graduating class of 2024. We’ll dive into what the Leadership Prince William program entails and how it aims to shape the future decision-makers of our community. This program is pivotal in cultivating leadership and fostering community engagement.

Key Topics:
– Overview of the Leadership Prince William program
– Experiences and takeaways from the 2024 class
– The program’s impact on the community

Conversation with Robyn Williams — Watch it here live.

Today, we also sit down with Robyn Williams, a current Manassas City School Board member who is also vying for a seat on the City Council. We’ll discuss the recent joint meeting between the School Board and the City Council on Monday, July 15, 2024. Elected officials gathered to outline their legislative priorities for the upcoming General Assembly. Additionally, we’ll explore the upcoming fall election, where three open seats exist in each governing body.

Key Topics:
– Legislative priorities for the General Assembly
– Insights from the joint meeting
– Upcoming fall election and open seats

Don’t miss these engaging discussions! Please tune in to our live streams today and stay informed about our community’s key issues and leaders.

When: Today at 2 and 3:30 p.m.
Where: Potomac Local News Facebook and YouTube channels

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