Prince William County’s Fire Department is hosting an all-county safety expo. [Photo by Craig Adderley via Pexels]Prince William County Fire and Rescue Services is hosting an All-County Public Safety Expo on Saturday at Pfitzner Stadium (7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge) from noon to 5 p.m.
There will be several different special guests, performances, challenges and local agencies present at the expo. Read more below for the event schedule.
Schedule
Noon to 12:10 p.m.:Â Opening ceremony (Ball Field 2)
12:10 to 12:35 p.m.:Â Prince William County Pipes & Drums
1 to 1:30 p.m.:Â Woodbridge High School Marching Band
1:30 to 2 p.m.:Â Make the Right Call Presentation
2 to 2:30 p.m.:Â Manassas Park High School Drum Line
2:30 to 3 p.m.:Â Egg Drop Challenge (Demo Alley)
3 to 3:30 p.m.:Â Vehicle Extrication
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.:Â School of Rock Haymarket House Band (Courtyard)
Exhibitors
FIRE & RESCUE
PWC Fire & Rescue System
Fire Marshal’s Office
HAZMAT
Life & Fire Safety Programs
Office of Emergency Management
Department of Fire & Rescue CPAT/Human Resources Office
City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department
Manassas Park Fire & Rescue Department
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Prince William County Police Department
Prince William County Sheriff’s Office
Manassas Park Police Department
Town of Haymarket Police Department
Town of Occoquan Police Department
Quantico Police Department
Dumfries Police Department
Virginia State Police
LOCAL & REGIONAL AGENCIES
AirCare 1 (PHI Air Medical Manassas)
Department of Forestry
Virginia Forestry
Civil Air Patrol
Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
Prince William District Scouts
Prince William County Community Foundation
NOVA Food Rescue
PWC Animal Services
Saving Prince William’s Littles
Area Agency on Aging
PWC Public Safety Communications 911
Office of Executive Management
Human Rights Commission
Community Services Wellness & Prevention
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court Seals on Wheels
PWC Building Development Building Code Enforcement
Prince William Public Libraries’ Mobile Library Unit
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
A man was sentenced to 70 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for the May 2022 murders of two individuals in Woodbridge. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang participation involving a juvenile. The case stems from May 2022, when two people were found shot to death at Woodbridge Station Apartments after a resident noticed a bullet hole in his ceiling and reported it to the police. Officers discovered bullet fragments in the apartment below the victims' residence, leading them to the tragic scene upstairs.
Press Release from The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney:
After an extensive investigation, the Prince William County fire marshall said the cause of the recent fire that destroyed eight vehicles at the Summerland Heights Apartment complex in Woodbridge had been changed to undetermined, leaving residents and officials seeking answers.
On October 2, 2024, officers responded to a road rage incident at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Richmond Highway, where an 18-year-old man reported that another driver brandished a firearm at him. The accused was located and detained without incident, and the gun was recovered after an attempt to dispose of it; no injuries were reported.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Brandishing of a Firearm | Road Rage Related – On October 2 at 3:12PM, officers responded to the intersection of Dale Blvd. and Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a brandishing. The investigation revealed the victim, an 18-year-old man, was driving on Richmond Hwy. when he was involved in a road rage incident with the driver of another vehicle, identified as the accused. While both vehicles were stopped at the above intersection, the accused brandished a firearm towards the victim before the parties separated. While investigating the incident, officers received additional information identifying the accused who they located and detained without incident. Officers also recovered the firearm believed to have been used during the incident after the accused attempted to dispose the weapon. No shots were fired during the incident and no injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Jaime Arsenio GONZALES MORALES, was arrested.
Gonzales Morales, J. A.
Arrested on October 2:
Jaime Arsenio GONZALES MORALES, 33, of 1871 Heather Glen Ct. in Woodbridge
Charged with brandishing, unlawful possession of a firearm, and obstruction of justice
Court Date: Pending | Bond: $2,500 Unsecured
[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]October is bound to be a spooky and busy month around Prince William County with several events and activities scheduled. If you're looking for Halloween-related events, visit our story from Wednesday that details all of the spooky events.
On September 28, a 37-year-old man was assaulted in the parking lot of Afrikiko Restaurant and Bar in Woodbridge. After regaining consciousness, he contacted a family member, who informed the police about the incident.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred in June at an apartment complex. The individual faces charges of abduction, brandishing, and domestic assault following an incident where a physical altercation escalated and a firearm was brandished.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Abduction (Domestic Related) *ARREST – On September 28, the suspect sought in
connection to the domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Woodbridge
Station Apartments located in the 1300 block of Eisenhower Cl. in Woodbridge (22191) on
June 7, was arrested. The accused, identified as Jamari ANKRAH, was located by Prince
George’s County police.
Arrested on September 28:Â
Jamari ANKRAH, 23, of the 1300 block of Eisenhower Cl. in Woodbridge
Charged with 1 count of abduction, 2 counts of brandishing, 1 count of domestic assault & battery
Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated
Abduction (Domestic Related) [Previously Released] – On June 7 at 12:19PM, officers responded
to the Woodbridge Station Apartments located in the 1300 block of Eisenhower Cl. in Woodbridge
(22191) to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old
woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that
escalated. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim and physically prevented her from
the room. When a 33-year-old female family member intervened, the accused brandished a firearm
before leaving the apartment. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers
obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Jamari ANKRAH. Attempts to locate the
accused have been unsuccessful.
On September 27 at 10:36 p.m., officers responded to an attempted burglary at a residence near Triangle. The investigation indicated that an unknown man had attempted to force entry multiple times, causing damage to the front door. The suspect was located nearby, found to be intoxicated, and was arrested on charges of attempted burglary and public intoxication.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Clayton, M. D.Attempted Burglary – On September 27 at 10:36PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 18100 block of Olde Port Ln. [near] Triangle (22172) to investigate an attempted burglary. The investigation revealed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, attempted to force entry into the home multiple times. Responding officers located the accused nearby where he was detained and determined to be intoxicated. Officers determined the accused damaged the front door of the residence. No entry was made into the home. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Michael Delanie
CLAYTON, was arrested.
Arrested on September 27:
Michael Delanie CLAYTON, 38, of 859 W. Glebe Rd. in Alexandria
Charged with attempted burglary and intoxicated in public
Court Date: Pending | Bond: $5,000 Secured
On September 27 at 10:36 p.m., officers responded to an attempted burglary at a residence near Triangle. The investigation indicated that an unknown man had tried to force entry multiple times, causing damage to the front door. The suspect was located nearby, found to be intoxicated, and was arrested on charges of attempted burglary and public intoxication.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Attempted Burglary – On September 27 at 10:36PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 18100 block of Olde Port Ln. [near] Triangle (22172) to investigate an attempted burglary. The investigation revealed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, attempted to force entry into the home multiple times. Responding officers located the accused nearby where he was detained and determined to be intoxicated. Officers determined the accused damaged the front door of the residence. No entry was made into the home. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Michael Delanie CLAYTON, was arrested.
Arrested on September 27:
Michael Delanie CLAYTON, 38, of 859 W. Glebe Rd. in Alexandria
Charged with attempted burglary and intoxicated in public
Court Date: Pending | Bond: $5,000 Secured
The Perkins Eastman design team joins the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Occoquan Elementary School. L–R: Huyen Nguyen, Lina Taheri, Jeannine Otieno, Ken Terzian, Ed Waters (PWCS on-site construction representative), Mike Massey (IMEG), Michael “Buddy” Lint (Occoquan Elementary School principal), Sean O’Donnell and Omar Calderón Santiago. [Photo: Courtesy of Perkins Eastman]On Sept. 25, Occoquan Elementary School construction officially broke ground.
Occoquan Elementary is set to become the first net-zero school in Prince William County Schools and will be located in Woodbridge. The new 120,000-square-foot, three-level building will replace the oldest school in PWCS.
"The new Occoquan Elementary School will be a beacon of progress, embodying our dedication to providing an exceptional learning environment while respecting and preserving our planet,” Babur B. Lateef, chairman of the PWCS School Board, said at the ceremony. "This school will be a place where innovation thrives, where students are inspired to think critically and creatively and where they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to become the leaders of tomorrow. By harnessing the power of the sun and the earth, we are setting a precedent for future generations, teaching them the importance of sustainability and the impact of their choices on the world around them."
Commuters and residents in Woodbridge should prepare for a planned lane closure that will impact traffic on the Opitz Boulevard westbound overpass at Interstate 95. The closure, scheduled from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, until 5 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024, is necessary to construct a new ramp linking the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes to Opitz Boulevard.
This infrastructure project aims to enhance traffic flow and accessibility to key destinations in the area, including Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and nearby commercial centers. However, as the construction enters a critical phase, disruptions are anticipated. The specific lane closure will allow workers to safely implement parts of the new ramp directly above the Opitz Boulevard overpass.
On October 2, 2024, officers responded to a road rage incident at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Richmond Highway, where an 18-year-old man reported that another driver brandished a firearm at him. The accused was located and detained without incident, and the gun was recovered after an attempt to dispose of it; no injuries were reported.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
