Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The woman reported being pushed to the ground before she was robbed, Prince William County Police said.
Police are looking for a man who reportedly robbed a Woodbridge woman at the McDonalds at 2891 Dale Blvd on April 5, Prince William County Police spokesperson Jonathan Perok said. Police initially responded at 10:50 p.m. for the report of a robbery. "The victim, a 37-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that an unknown man entered the store, pushed her to the ground, and took her cell phone before fleeing the area," Perok said. "Minor injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect." Police are looking for a black man between 19 and 25 years old, 6 feet tall, of a medium build, with shoulder length black dread locks. He was last seen wearing a black hat, black pants, black jacket, and white shirt.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
While waiting for the power to return, what was your most helpful item?
When a surprise derecho hit Northern Virginia Friday night, its winds downed trees and power lines, cutting off "juice" to thousands in the area. While most customers of Dominion Virginia Power are back up and running, there are still 13,000 homes without power in Northern Virginia Thursday morning, according to the company's latest figures. If you were in the dark after the derecho, what got you through? What was the one most useful item that made it bearable? A generator, a flashlight, a book, ice? Take our poll — and if you don't see your top item in the list, tell us about it in the comments box!
Monday, June 6, 2011
The homeowner reported that the stolen items were worth $900.
On June 5, a Lake Ridge homeowner reported the burglary of items worth $900, including jewelry and a cell phone, according to police spokesperson Jonathan Perok. The homeowner said that the burglar stole the items between June 3 at 10 p.m. and June 5 at noon from his house in the 4100 block of Hampstead Lane. Police did not find any evidence of forced entry.
Connie Moser
8:16 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Normally, Joe, I would agree with you 100%...but honestly, a cell phone is just a phone. Giving chase is something I or any of my friends may have done when we were young...Now, you have to stop and think, "The guy may have a gun...is it worth it?" I definitely appreciate that you are willing to give chase and I totally understand your remark about people getting involved, but I must tell you, I … more ›