Shooting trial begins

The trial of a 23-year-old Woodbridge man accused of shooting his roommate in October 2001 began Monday morning. Travis Sentell Massenburg, of 12844 Cara Drive, pleaded not guilty to murder and use of a firearm. Both the defense and the prosecution agree that Massenburg shot his former roommate, Charles Edward Robinson Jr., 39. The day…

Police Briefs for Feb. 4

Man flees after botched bank robbery attempt A potential robber ran from the Bank of America at 7701 Donegan Drive in the Manassas area Saturday at 7:48 a.m., Detective Dennis Mangan, Prince William police spokesman said on Monday. The robber approached a 58-year-old woman as she was opening the bank. He pushed her through the…