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September 4, 2019 | Vol. 18, No. 36 | www.princewilliamtimes.com | 50¢ Covering Prince William County and surrounding communities, including Gainesville, Haymarket, Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
2 Prince William residents charged in Warrenton teen’s slaying By Robin Earl
Times Staff Writer
A Manassas woman and a Nokesville man were charged late last week in connection with the Aug. 26 death of 18-year-old Lincoln Williams Jr. who was shot in the face outside his Warrenton home during what police say appears to be a robbery related to narcotics.
Lucretia Ann Robinson, 54, of Manassas, was charged Thursday with conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with Williams Jr.’s death, said Sgt. James Hartman, spokesman for the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Robinson’s arrest comes a day after Daniel Martin Farmer III, 23, of Nokesville, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in
connection with Williams Jr.’s death. A third suspect, Myison Iaeene Ellis, 38, of Waynesboro, turned himself in to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Sept. 1. Ellis was wanted for first-degree murder and other charges in connection with Williams’ death. The victim “had obtained a large See SLAYING, page 2
Lincoln Williams Jr.
Community celebrates John D. Jenkins Elementary County’s 99th school dedicated in honor of late supervisor By Jill Palermo
Times Staff Writer
Prince William’s newest elementary school was formally dedicated Aug. 28 in honor of the late Supervisor John D. Jenkins, a county leader praised for his support of local schools and students during his 36 years in office. Jenkins, who passed away in Feb. 6 at age 79, was the longest-serving supervisor in Prince William County history. More than 60 county schools opened during his tenure, and Jenkins was known for frequenting schools and school events, particularly in his Neabsco District. But in his remarks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Prince William
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John D. Jenkins Elementary School students, county officials and members of the Jenkins’ family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 28 in the school’s gymnasium-cafeteria. The new school is located at 4060 Prince William Parkway, behind the Chinn library and aquatics facility in Lake Ridge. County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart said the decision to name the county’s 99th school for Jenkins was about more than just that. “We’re not naming this building simply because of his years of service INSIDE Calendar.............................................13 Classified............................................16 Lifestyle..............................................12
on [the county] board,” said Stewart, R-At Large. “We are naming this building after the great John Jenkins because of his years of love and hard work on behalf of constituents in his district, whom he loved dearly. I know Obituaries...........................................15 Opinion.................................................8 Real Estate..........................................14 Sports.................................................10
he’s touched so many people in so many great ways, including myself.” Stewart was among several local dignitaries who spoke John D. Jenkins during the hourlong ceremony in the Lake Ridge school’s combination gymnasium, cafeteria and auditorium. Also taking the podium were state Sen. Scott Surovell, D-36th; Del. Hala Ayala, D-51st, Supervisor Ruth Anderson, R-Occoquan, School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef (at large), School Board member Lillie Jessie (Occoquan), Superintendent Steven Walts and Jenkins Elementary School Principal Marlene Coleman. The new school’s story room was dedicated to Jenkins’ widow, Ernestine Jenkins, who was also credited for her many years of service with the Dale City Civic Association, the Bel Air Woman’s Club, the AmeriSee SCHOOL, page 4
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