Thursday, May 23, 2013
The four robberies took place within 24 hours, police said.
An unusually large number of robberies on Thursday—two of which targeted adult video stores—have Manassas City and Prince William County police investigating if the incidents may be connected. Four robberies took place Thursday, police said. Police are unsure yet if the robberies are connected. The first incident was around at 2:45 a.m. at the MVC located on Breeden Avenue in Manassas. An employee reported to Manassas City Police that an unknown man entered the business, pulled out a gun and demanded money. An altercation ensued between the suspect and the employee, police said. The suspect fled the store, though police are uncertain if he fled on foot or in a car. No injuries were reported. The suspect was described as a black male, …
The most recent mugshots published on Prince William County Patch sites.
The mugshots and information in this article were provided by the Prince William County and the Manassas City police departments. Where arrests are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. For more on the stories referenced in the photo gallery, see: Three Charged in Narcotics Investigation in Woodbridge Police: Foot Patrol Spots Drug Transaction Police Officers Flatten Tire to Stop Vehicle of Fleeing Suspect Marijuana Distribution Charges in Dumfries Police: Dumfries Man Charged With Rape Police: Chase Ends After Driver Hits Car, Runs Away on Foot Manassas Police Charge Two in Child Pornography Cases Police: Peeping Tom Caught in Tree Outside Woman's Bedroom
In court documents, a federal judge argued that Prince William County prosecutors had "tainted" the capital murder case by intimidating a key witness: the triggerman.
Prince William County prosecutors culminated a pattern of "continued misconduct" by threatening Owen Merton Barber IV—the triggerman in the 2001 murder of Daniel Petrole Jr.—after Barber testified that a former death row inmate was not involved in the crime, a federal judge wrote in an opinion issued Wednesday. Judge Stephanie D. Thacker cast the dissenting vote Wednesday, as the U.S. Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to allow the Commonwealth of Virginia to retry Justin Wolfe, of Chantilly, on capital murder charges. Wolfe was previously convicted of ordering Petrole's murder, but his conviction was vacated after another federal court found that prosecutors suppressed evidence. The two appeals court judges wrote that they were "confident that …
The Dillingham Square shopping center is getting a facelift.
After scaffolding went up last week, renovations have begun on Festival at Old Bridge, the shopping center at Dillingham Square. In addition to renovations, the shopping center will also be renamed Dillingham Square. Several trees at the edge of the shopping center along Old Bridge Road were cut down this week. Other renovations include new signs, asphalt repairs, and adding peaks and dormers to existing buildings. See construction in progress in the video. Recent business stories:
The clothing and accessories store opened this week.
South Moon Under opened this week at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, according to the development's Facebook page. The Woodbridge location is one of 17 locations along the East Coast. The store offers clothing, accessories, and home gifts. South Moon Under promises a highly personal shopping experience, with personal shoppers helping customers find the right choice of outfit or other item. Recent business stories:
Rosie Clark's memories drive her to raise money to fight hunger.
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. This story originally ran March 29. Local Zumba instructor Rosie Clark doesn't want any child in Prince William County to go hungry. She vividly remembers going hungry as a child growing up in Dale City, and on a recent Sunday, she held a Zumbathon to raise money to fight hunger in the greater DC area. "Nowadays, I hear families complain about going without name brands or eating out at fancy restuarants," Clark said. "When I was growing up right here in PWC, we went without hot water, electricity and food. I …
Duke is a fun-loving, young miniature pinscher mix who gets along well with everyone and is looking for his new family.
Hey guys, my name is Duke and I’m very pleased to meet you! I’m a charming and energetic one-and-a-half to two year old miniature pinscher mix with loads of personality. I’m the complete package: smart, social, affectionate, and playful, with a little mischief mixed in to keep things interesting. I only weigh about 12 pounds, but I’m no shrinking violet, and can run and play with the best of them. Sadly, my owners surrendered me to a shelter in Maryland, and said they just didn’t want me anymore. I don’t understand it, but I’m better off without those guys anyway. I was pretty scared in the shelter and realize how lucky I am to make it out alive. I’ve settled into home life now, and am so thankful for my second chance and the opportunity …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here are Memorial Day recipes and ideas for keeping costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. and, share their tips on how to save money on your Memorial Day feast. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade --perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce -- …
Recent inspection reports from local restaurants and food vendors.
You may want to know how area restaurants performed in their last Virginia Department of Health inspection. Restaurants in the Commonwealth are inspected between one and four times a year. There are two types of violations: Critical and non-critical. What's the difference? Critical violations, unless corrected, can contribute to "food contamination, illness or environmental degradation," according to the state health department. "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given …
Misconduct by prosecutors was not reason enough to prevent the retrial of a capital murder case, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
A federal appeals court in Virginia ruled Wednesday that misconduct by Prince William County prosecutors should not prevent the Commonwealth of Virginia from retrying Justin Michael Wolfe for the 2001 murder of his drug dealer, Daniel Robert Petrole Jr., of Centreville. Wolfe was first convicted of ordering the murder due in large part to testimony from the triggerman, Owen Merton Barber IV—who has since recanted his story. Saying that prosecutors had suppressed evidence, a lower federal court ordered Wolfe's release last year—but the appeals court ruled Wednesday that this was an "overbroad remedy" and the district court had "abused its discretion" in preventing Wolfe's retrial. "Though we reiterate that a federal habeas court possesses …
Stacey Loflin
12:56 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
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