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Bristow, VA

Services Set For Prince William County High School Student Who 'Tragically Passed Away' Services Set For Prince William County High School Student Who 'Tragically Passed Away'
Services Set For Prince William County High School Student Who 'Tragically Passed Away' A Virginia community is rallying around the family of a beloved teen whose death "left a deep void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him."  More than $50,000 has been raised by friends and loved ones following the death of Bristow native Christian Brixius, who is scheduled to be buried this week following his unexpected passing in Prince William County. Brixius, who attended Patriot High School," was described by his family as "a bright and kind-hearted teen who tragically passed away."  "As Christian’s family navigates through this incredibly difficult time, they are a…
Man Accused Of Abducting, Assaulting Family Member During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police Man Accused Of Abducting, Assaulting Family Member During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police
Christian Manalansan Charged With Abduction, Strangulation A domestic dispute that turned physical in Prince William County landed a 43-year-old man behind bars after he allegedly assaulted a family member, police say. Christian Arce Manalansan was arrested on July 1 following a pair of arguments that got out of hand in a Bristow home on July 1, according to officials. Officers were called at around 5:45 p.m on Monday afternoon to the 10200 block of Spring Iris Drive, where there was a reported incident involving Manalansan and a 43-year-old woman. During the encounter, police say that Manalansan refused to let the woman leave the room b…
Fairfax Rapist Arrested Year Later, Police Say Fairfax Rapist Arrested Year Later, Police Say
Fairfax Rapist Arrested Year Later, Police Say A 30-year-old man has been arrested in a Northern Virginia rape nearly a year after the incident, police said. Kwabena Yeboah, of Bristow, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on June 15, 2023, police in Fairfax said. Yeboah was arrested and charged with rape on June 10, 2024, and held in the Fairfax County Jail.
DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix
DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix When the NCAA Final Four tips off on Saturday night in Phoenix, there may be some faces on the court familiar to basketball fans in the DMV. There will be no shortage of players who hail from Maryland and Virginia during this weekend's showdown, as Purdue, UConn, Alabama, and North Carolina State look to secure their spot in Monday's final.  For the Wolfpack, Fort Washington resident Casey Morsell is looking to help lead NC State to an upset after three years playing at the University of Virginia. He'll be joined by Richmond native Dennis Parker, Jr. a 4-star freshman recruit who playe…
Teenager Stabs 'Acquaintance' During Fight In Prince William County: Police Teenager Stabs 'Acquaintance' During Fight In Prince William County: Police
Teenager Stabs 'Acquaintance' During Fight In Prince William County: Police A teenager stabbed a 47-year-old man during a fight in Prince William County, authorities said. Thomas Lee Cornelius Smith of Bristow was arrested on Friday, Jan. 26 at about 8:15 p.m. for aggravated malicious wounding, Prince William police said. Smith was described as an acquaintance of the victim, and was involved in an ongoing dispute. Officers responded to a residence located in the 12200 block of Hooe Rd. in Bristow to investigate an assault.  During the encounter, the accused brandished a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times, police said. The victim was …
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out Virginia Venue In 'Greatest Hits' Summer Tour Avril Lavigne Rocks Out Virginia Venue In 'Greatest Hits' Summer Tour
Avril Lavigne Rocks Out Virginia Venue In 'Greatest Hits' Summer Tour Pop punk icon Avril Lavigne will go on tour this summer, rocking out a Virginia venue. The "Sk8r Boi" and "Complicated" singer will perform at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA, on Aug. 31. She'll be joined by Simple Plan and Girlfriends. "They toured with me on my very first tour, so it's only fitting we are doing it again," said Lavigne. Tour dates for 2024 baby! I’ll be doing the Greatest Hits from all of my albums and along with some of your favorites,... Posted by Avril Lavigne on Monday, January 22, 2024 According to Ticketmaster, the ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. on We…
Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police
Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police A grown man has been charged with assaulting a teenager during Christmas Eve jacket sale in Virginia, police said. Robert Cole Thompson and the 17-year-old were conducting a transaction over the jacket on the 13900 block of Promenade Commons Street in Gainesville around 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, when Thompson forcibly grabbed the jacket from the teen, Prince William County police said. Thompson began to walk away and when he was confronted by the victim, a physical struggle ensued, police said. That's when Thompson struck the teen in the face, police said. The parties separated …
Man Abducted Woman 'With Intent To Defile' In Prince William County, Police Say Man Abducted Woman 'With Intent To Defile' In Prince William County, Police Say
Man Abducted Woman 'With Intent To Defile' In Prince William County, Police Say Police say that a 19-year-old man abducted and sexually assaulted a woman in Prince William County. Bristow resident Cailin Kalief Lamar Ash has been charged with multiple counts of rape and abduction with the intent to defile a woman inside an area home earlier this year, authorities announced. Detectives launched an investigation this week following a reported assault that took place inside a home in the 10000 block of Orland Sone Drive in Bristow on April 22. The investigation found that Ash allegedly prevented the woman from leaving the Bristow residence before sexually assaulting her …
Two Sex Assault Suspects Arrested In PWC: Police Two Sex Assault Suspects Arrested In PWC: Police
Two Sex Assault Suspects Arrested In PWC: Police Two men have been arrested in a pair of unrelated sexual assaults in Prince William County. Hugo Aquiles Lopez Fuentes, of Manassas, is believed to have sexually assaulted a person under 18 years old who he'd been caring for, and Ryan Mininck, of Luray, grabbed a 22-year-old woman at a concert venue, county police said. Lopez Fuentes, 49, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and charged with two counts of indecent liberties by a custodian, one count of aggravated sexual battery, and one count of sexual battery, police said. The alleged incidents happened between July and August of this year, …
Drunk Man Arrested For Kicking Multiple Cops In Virginia: Police Drunk Man Arrested For Kicking Multiple Cops In Virginia: Police
Drunk Man Arrested For Kicking Multiple Cops In Virginia: Police A 44-year-old man was being held without bond after drunkenly kicking multiple officers in Northern Virginia, authorities said.  One officer claimed minor injuries after he and two of his colleagues were kicked by Ryan Russell Webster, on Piper Lane in Bristow around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, police in Prince William County said. Webster was charged with three counts of assault and battery on a police officer, one count of obstruction of justice, and one count of intoxicated in public, police said. Police were initially called to the scene to investigate an assaul…
No Bond For Gunman Whose Bullet Went Through Living Room Floor In Virginia: Police No Bond For Gunman Whose Bullet Went Through Living Room Floor In Virginia: Police
No Bond For Gunman Whose Bullet Went Through Living Room Floor In Virginia: Police A 52-year-old man was being held without bond for a shooting in a Prince William County home over the weekend, authorities said. Syed Zaim Ahmed was arguing with a 46-year-old woman at a home on the 9400 block of Smokey Bear Court in Bristow Friday, June 10, when things escalated, county police said. At some point, Ahmed pulled out a gun and fired a round into the living room floor, which went into the basement area, police said. The parties separated and the police were called. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, Ahmed was cha…
Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This MD Eatery Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This MD Eatery
Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This MD Eatery A “holy” experience at a popular burger joint with locations across the DMV region has earned an area eatery the distinction of serving as one of the best burgers in America. The Holy Aioli burger from Dog Haus Biergarten, made the cut for popular food and drink website Tasting Table, which ranked the dish among the most delicious in the nation, sitting right alongside other heavy hitters across the country.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dog Haus (@doghausdogs) The website highlighted the burger’s thin patty, which is served …
Trooper Struck, Launched Into Traffic By 24-Year-Old Reckless Driver In Fairfax County: VSP Trooper Struck, Launched Into Traffic By 24-Year-Old Reckless Driver In Fairfax County: VSP
Trooper Struck, Launched Into Traffic By 24-Year-Old Reckless Driver In Fairfax County: VSP A 24-year-old Prince William County woman is facing charges for hitting a Virginia State Police vehicle on Route 66 that in turn struck the trooper, launching him into the roadway, authorities said. Khadija F. Sayyid, of Bristow, was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro when she struck the troop car that was in the shoulder of Route 66 near mile marker 50 around 4 p.m. in Fairfax County Monday, May 15, VSP said. The trooper, who was walking back to his vehicle after a traffic stop for speeding, was struck by the vehicle on impact and launched into the right, eastbound lane of travel. …
VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal
VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal Support was surging for a Prince William County family after its matriarch suffered a stroke at just 36 years old. More than $25,800 had been raised as of Monday, Dec. 5 on a GoFundMe for Courtney Waters' family. According to her Facebook page, Courtney lives in Bristow with her husband, Kevin. They have three children, Colton (7), Kendall (4) and Carly (2). Courtney was flown to INVOA Fairfax Hospital on Nov. 29 and went right into emergency surgery upon suffering a stroke, reads the campaign by Christina DePorter. "She is hard working, kind, and an endlessly giving woman," the…
Bristow Man Dealt Rape, Sex Crime Charges For Assault: Police Bristow Man Dealt Rape, Sex Crime Charges For Assault: Police
Bristow Man Dealt Rape, Sex Crime Charges For Assault: Police A 50-year-old Bristow man was arrested in multiple charges relating to sexual assault, police said.Between December 2012 and October 2019, Kevin Rice sexually assaulted the juvenile victim multiple times, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  The victim recently reported the incidents to police and Rice was then arrested, authorities said. He was charged with five counts of rape, two counts of forcible sodomy, one count of aggravated sexual battery, and other related offenses, law enforcement said. Rice had a pending court date and was held without bond,…
Bristow 25-Year-Old Shot To Death In DC, Police Seek Suspect Bristow 25-Year-Old Shot To Death In DC, Police Seek Suspect
Bristow 25-Year-Old Shot To Death In DC, Police Seek Suspect D.C. police are investigating a fatal shooting that killed a Bristow resident, officials said.Sometime around 2 a.m. on August 24, police responded to the scene in the 200 block of Florida Avenue and discovered a man and a woman both suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The male victim, 25-year-old Ahmad Clark, was pronounced dead at the scene and the female victim was taken to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries, authorities reported. Police said they are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for anyone with information on the suspect …
Suspect In Custody Following Prince William County Domestic Double Shooting Suspect In Custody Following Prince William County Domestic Double Shooting
Suspect In Custody Following Prince William County Domestic Double Shooting A double shooting suspect is in custody after an incident in Bristow, officials said. On August 22, officers responded to the 9000 block of Acadia Park Drive to investigate the shooting, where they found a 28-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police said the suspect, 22-year-old Isaiah Smith, stayed on the scene and he was taken into custody. The victim, who was determined to be a family member of the suspect, was flown to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries, authorities reported. As law enf…
Blood On The Highways: 9 People Killed In July 4th Weekend in Virginia Wrecks Blood On The Highways: 9 People Killed In July 4th Weekend in Virginia Wrecks
Blood On The Highways: 9 People Killed In July 4th Weekend in Virginia Wrecks State troopers said nine people died in wrecks across Virginia during the holiday weekend, including one in Loudoun County, but it's not all bad news.  Robert Gogal, 87, of Bristow, died after he pulled out in front of oncoming traffic at the intersection of Harry Byrd Highway and Clayton Hall Road in Bluemont on July 4 just before 1 p.m., the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Responders rushed a passenger in the car to a hospital with serious injuries.  The Virginia State police were out in force over the weekend on the state's highways to try and prevent wrecks like the one …