Manassas and Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee (MMPCDC) has scheduled assembled caucuses to nominate Democratic candidates for Manassas and Manassas Park races in the Nov. 8, 2016 General Election. The caucuses are May 6 in Manassas and May 8 in Manassas Park. Candidates must file paperwork and pay fee with the MMPCDC by May 27 by 5 p.m.

On May 6 at 1:07PM, officers responded to the BB&T Bank located at 12435 Dillingham Sq in Woodbridge VA (22192) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that an unknown man approached the bank area then displayed a knife and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area on foot in an unknown direction.

Homicide Investigation- On May 4th at 8:49PM, officers responded to the 14000 block of Darbydale Ave to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that the victim had been transported from the scene to a nearby shopping center, according to Off. Steven Mattos Jr., spokesman for Prince William County Police Department.

On May 3rd at 1:03AM, officers responded to the 3100 block of Chesapeake Dr in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim, an adult male, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide Investigation – On April 29 at 10:56AM, officers responded to the area of Cotton Mill Dr and Griffith Ave in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a found body. Officers arrived in the area and located the body of an adult woman presumed to be Lizeth Yadira Lopez, 36, who was reported as missing and endangered on April 19.

“With mosquito season upon us, prevention is the key to combating the threat of Zika virus,” Gov. Terry McAuliffe was quoted as saying in a press release.

To determine the most effective way to maintain volunteer service and to meet the demands of our growing community, the Board of County Supervisors directed county staff to work with the Fire & Rescue Association (FRA) to ascertain whether the current framework of the fire and rescue system is the best alternative.

Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Rockingham), Chairman of the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, and member of the Virginia State Crime Commission, issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Executive Action to automatically restore the civil rights of over 200,000 violent and non-violent convicted felons.