Sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad’s defense team asked that charges against him be dropped Tuesday because of a book released last week that they say will damage their chance of a fair trial. Defense attorney Jonathan Shapiro argued that some remedy was required for the damage “Sniper,” by Washington Post reporters, will cause. Shapiro said…
Beware of scoundrels, charlatans, rogues, cheats, scam artists and other mercenary characters. So said the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. In a recent press release, the department warned consumers to be cautious, hire only licensed contractors, resist high pressure sales tactics and avoid snap decisions about home repairs. “The immediate need for repairs…
Prince William police reported the following incidents: — A 32-inch television, DVD player, XBox and games valued at $9,320 were stolen from a home in the 3200 block of John Robinson Lane north of Dumfries between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday. — A PlayStation 2, games, a wedding band and jewelry box valued at…
Terri Baker eyed a line of dairy goats Wednesday at the Prince William County Fair and made her final decision. The goats – some victorious, some defeated – were led offstage near a packed audience of mostly children. The goat-judging event at the 54th annual fair drew a mix of 4-H’ers, breeders and curious onlookers…
By DAVE UTNIK [email protected] WOODBRIDGE –?Charlie Manning, his night’s effort complete after 91 pitches and 62/3 well-crafted innings in the hot August sun, sat in the home dugout Wednesday night and watched the rest of his teammates put the finishing touches on a spirited 6-1 victory over the Frederick Keys. It was a joyous sight,…