From Potomac Mills mall

On Thursday, Oct. 31 children and families are encouraged to dress in their spookiest costumes to enjoy free candy and fun at Potomac Mills. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the mall will offer trick-or-treating at participating retailers, marked with a pumpkin sticker in their windows. Guests will also get to snap photos with Halloween characters roaming the mall and visit the photo station in Grand Court (near TJ Maxx) for more fun photo opportunities.

IKEA at Potomac Mills Mall is reopening its Smaland kids’ playground after being closed for over three years. The reopening marks IKEA Woodbridge as the first store to pilot a new format for children’s play.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m. Following the ceremony, the play area will be open to the public.

Smaland is located inside IKEA at 2900 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge.

On the night of September 29, police were called to the 13500 block of Langtree Lane in Woodbridge to address an attempted carjacking. The incident occurred between a 30-year-old woman and an acquaintance, during which a verbal altercation escalated. The suspect tried to forcibly take the woman’s keys, leading to a brief physical struggle before they separated. The suspect was arrested the following day without any injuries being reported from the incident. He is now facing charges of attempted carjacking and is being held without bond.

From Prince William police: Attempted Carjacking – On September 29 at 11:03PM, officers responded to the 13500 block of Langtree Ln. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an attempted carjacking. The investigation revealed the victim, a 30-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused attempted to forcibly take the victim’s keys. After a brief physical altercation, the parties separated, and the accused left the area. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Luis A. MARADIAGA OSORTO, was arrested. Arrested on September 30: [No Photo Available]
Luis A. MARADIAGA OSORTO, 35, of 13607 Langtree Ln. in Woodbridge
Charged with attempted carjacking
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

A woman visiting Potomac Mills on Saturday, June 15, 2024, was abducted and forced to withdraw money from an ATM.

From Prince William police:

Strong-Arm Robbery – On June 15 at 10:52AM, officers responded to Potomac Mills located at 2700 Potomac Mills Cl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 42-year-old woman, was inside the mall when she was approached by three men. After a brief verbal encounter, the suspects demanded the victim remove money from an ATM. One of the suspects followed the victim to the ATM where she withdrew the money. When the victim attempted to leave, all three suspects
physically blocked her until she gave them the money. The suspects then left the area in two separate vehicles and the victim contacted the police. No injuries were reported.

Suspect Descriptions:
A black male, with facial hair, wearing a black hat, a white shirt, gray jeans, and black/white/red Jordan shoes
A black male with a short afro-style haircut, facial hair, and wearing all-black clothing
A black male with facial hair and wearing a colorful jacket

Potomac Mills mall is set to welcome Vineyard Vines this fall.

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Nick Arrington, cast member of Bravo TV’s “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” will appear at Potomac Mills Mall tomorrow, April 2, 2024.

A mall PR person writes:

“…fashion icon, reality TV star and Woodbridge local is returning back to his favorite local spot – Potomac Mills – for an exclusive meet and greet event on April 2, from 6:30 – 7 p.m. This special occasion not only celebrates the premiere of season two of Summer House Martha’s Vineyard but also pays homage to Nick’s enduring love for fashion, which blossomed during his childhood shopping trips to Potomac Mills with his mother.”

“Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard” premiered on on May 7, 2023. It is a spin-off of Summer House and follows a group of young Black professionals and entrepreneurs vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard.

Potomac Mills, Virginia’s largest retail, entertainment, and dining destination, announced the addition of several exciting dining options coming this year.

The new eateries feature food with Mexican and Middle Eastern fusion, Vietnamese cuisine, and a sub shop.

Coming soon this summer is Shawarma Taco, a Mexican and Middle Eastern fusion dining concept. This is the second location for the locally owned business, and it offers a tantalizing blend of flavors, where traditional Mexican ingredients meet the rich and aromatic spices of the Middle East in a selection of tacos, burritos, and bowls.

Notably, all meat served is halal, ensuring inclusivity and respect for diverse dietary preferences. It will be located in the Food Court.

Pholicious, another locally owned gem, has recently opened its doors in the Grand Court, offering visitors a taste of authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Renowned for its exceptional flavors and fresh ingredients, Pholicious has quickly gained a reputation for excellence, serving up not only the tradional noodle soup dish, but also other Vietnamese favorites including bahn mi, spring rolls, and bubble tea.

Firehouse Subs is also set to open at Potomac Mills this summer, offering its array of hearty subs. It will be located in the Food Court.

Press Release:  Potomac Mills is pleased to announce Bunny visits for families as part of the Bunny Photo Experience at Potomac Mills. The Bunny arrives on Friday, March 8, and will be available for visits until Saturday, March 30.

The Bunny Photo Experience will be open seven days a week and hours vary throughout the season. Find the full list of hours here. Reservations are strongly encouraged.  Make Bunny reservations today by clicking here.

Potomac Mills will also once again host Caring Bunny on Sunday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Caring Bunny ® is a private event for children with special needs and their families. Special care is taken to ensure a sensory-friendly environment. Reservations are required. Click here to reserve your spot.

Shooting on Same Street Where Woman Was Killed Last Week

Officers responded to a shooting incident on February 7 at 3:25 PM at Benita Fitzgerald Dr. and Brickwood Dr. in Woodbridge. They found a 17-year-old male juvenile with a gunshot wound inside a residence. The juvenile was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation revealed the juvenile was walking in the area when multiple shots were fired, striking him. A four-door vehicle was seen fleeing the scene. No additional injuries or property damage were reported. The incident occurred on the same street where a North Carolina woman was shot and killed by a stray bullet on Feb. 2, 2024.

Road Rage Involving Gun on Route 234, Near Colgan High School

Police responded to a fight with weapons call on February 4 at 1:20 PM near Colgan High School. A 52-year-old man was involved in a road rage incident with another driver. During the altercation, the accused brandished a firearm and fired a round, striking a nearby vehicle. A brief struggle over the firearm ensued before the victim took possession of it. The accused, Timmy Mitchell DEANE, 57, was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding, shooting from a vehicle, and destruction of property.

Infant Found Sitting Alone on Stairs; Boy, 3, Also Found

Officers responded to a found child report on February 5 at 6:59 PM at High Pointe at Rippon Landing Condominiums. They found a 23-month-old boy sitting unsupervised on a stairwell and a 3-year-old boy asleep and unsupervised inside the residence. The father, identified as Ever PLEITEZ-MARTINEZ, returned to the residence intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with felony child neglect and DUI.

Shots Fired into Home

On February 6 at 9:27 PM, officers responded to shots fired at the Regency Apartments near Manassas. Multiple shots were fired, striking an apartment before a dark-colored van was seen leaving the area. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.

Potomac Mills Shopper Robbed Inside Store

A 17-year-old male juvenile was robbed inside Potomac Mills on February 6 at 5:21 PM. The victim was approached by an unknown male who demanded his clothing, implying he had a weapon. The suspect fled the store with the clothing. The suspect was described as a thin male wearing a black mask, a black jacket, and a grey hooded sweatshirt.

Officer Assaulted

On February 8 at 3:44 PM, officers responded to Somerset Point Apartments in Gainesville for a noise violation. While investigating, officers identified a man with active arrest warrants, identified as Joshua Chidi KING. When officers attempted to arrest him, he resisted and struck an officer. The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. KING was arrested and charged with assault & battery on LEO and obstruction of justice.