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Train Hits Trailer While Stopped On Tracks In Va.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (WUSA9) -- A train struck a trailer that was stopped on the train tracks on Wednesday, police say.

The Prince William Police Department tweeted at about 5:25 p.m that the accident took place at route 29 in Gainesville.

No one was injured but Route 29 is expected to be closed for the next few hours, police said.

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Mother Of Murdered Toddler Sues Virginia Psychologist And Practice

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- The mother of a toddler whose father is charged with murdering him is now suing a Virginia doctor and a psychological professional group in Ashburn for it's handling of the case.

Dr. Margaret Wang told the judge that Joaquin Rams was safe to have unsupervised visits. It was during one of those visits, that 15- month old Prince was fatally injured.

"Its my understanding that he took my son, he stripped off all his clothes and he held him under water until he died," said Hera McLeod, the mother of Prince Rams who was fatally injured on October 20, 2012. The boy was pronounced dead from his brain injuries the following day at Fairfax Inova Hospital. Prince had just learned to say the word "ball" when he was killed.

 Last month, the boy's father, Joaquin Rams of Manassas was charged with first degree murder in the boy's drowning death at Ram's Manassas home. Rams has been a murder suspect before.

Search Violations At Your Favorite Restaurant Online

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA9) -- You can now search for restaurant violations at your favorite Montgomery County restaurant in a new database similar to established sites in the District and Virginia.

To get the latest on restaurant closures, follow @russptacek on Twitter or Facebook.

Montgomery County technicians are still making final tweaks to the their new site which went live this month.

See attached video to tips on maneuvering the sites.

Links to search the restaurant inspection databases:

Police: Woman Sprayed Gasoline in Another Woman's Face

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (WUSA9) -- A woman sprayed gasoline into an acquaintance's face during an argument at a gas station, police said. 

It happened on February 16, at around 4:20 a.m. at 13313 Occoquan road in Woodbridge, police said. 

Lashawn Dernette Johnson, 39, of Woodbridge grabbed the gas pump from her friend and sprayed the gasoline in her face, police said.

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"During the encounter, the accused grabbed the gas pump from the victim and sprayed gasoline in the victim's face. The victim sustained severe injuries to her eyes and was transported to an area hospital for treatment," police said in a news release. 

Johnson tried to run away after the incident, but police caught her shortly afterward. 

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METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS TO DEBUT DANCE CLASSES IN OLD TOWN ALEX - Mon., Mar.4,

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS TO DEBUT DANCE CLASSES IN OLD TOWN ALEX - Mon., Mar.4,

 

Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) of Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. will be offering dance classes on Mon., Mar. 4 at its third location, The Athenaeum at 201 Prince Street in Old Town Alexandria, Va. The Athenaeum dance classes are only offered on Mondays and Tuesdays. Schedules and fees can be viewed at www.metrofinearts.com.

MFAC of Old Town Alexandria will teach ballet, hip-hop and jazz for adults and children, as well as MetroBarre, the mind/body program, combining the best of Pilates, yoga and ballet barre training.

“We are thrilled to offer our classes to the Old Town Alexandria community...we know that Old Town will be a perfect fit for our programs,” said Melissa Dobbs, founder and executive director of Metropolitan Fine Arts Center of Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. “Old Town Alexandria is known for its cultural and artistic events, an ideal setting for our MFAC classes,” said Dobbs.

Police: Man Put Camera In Bathroom During Party

MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA) -- A Manassas man is accused of installing a video camera in the bathroom of his home during a party.

Prince William County police started investigating the incident on Monday in the 7700 block of Beckham Court in Manassas. 

Detectives determined that 46-year-old Philip Andresen Caplinger, the homeowner, had put the camera in the bathroom and it was recording.

Caplinger is charged with unlawful filming of another.

New Police Chief Named For Prince William County

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) -- A police major who has been with the Prince William police department for 30 years has been named the new police chief.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors said Tuesday that Stephan M. Hudson had been selected as chief after a nationwide search.

During his time of service, Hudson has served as a patrol officer, a plain-clothes detective, sergeant and first sergeant, supervising units in juvenile, academy and patrol bureaus.

Hudson is a graduate of National-Louis University, and earned a master's degree in criminal justice from American Public University.

He succeeds Charlie Deane, who retired.