AARP Virginia says, "The holiday deals have already begun, but not all those great deals you see online are legit. The start of the online holiday shopping season means that online scams intensify with it.Here are the two simple steps you can take to stay a step ahead of the online Grinch this holiday shopping season."

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:19PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the area of Richmond Hwy. (US Rte. 1) and Pine Bluff Dr. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle.

The Annual Tea Festival will be held at the Lake Anne Plaza Waterfront in Reston on Saturday May 4, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. with programs and 40+ vendors,, according to a news release.

Shredding continues to be an important step in preventing identity fraud. Despite all of the online crimes out there, criminals don’t hesitate to dumpster dive for valuable sensitive personal information, warns AARP Virginia.

Coles Supervisor Yesli Vega issued this statement: "Today (April 25, 2024) I was notified that graffiti including antisemitic symbols were found at Coles Elementary and Benton Middle School. I want to express my unwavering support for our Jewish community. In Prince William County, we firmly reject any form of hatred."

Dog abandonment and brandishing of a firearm reported to Prince William County Police.

Prince William County has announced it will have New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects that will go into effect April 29, 2024

On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 1:29AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in the area of Fairmont Ave and Anvil Dr in Manassas (20109) between 11:30PM on April 19 and 12:30AM on April 20.

Fire Marshal Matt Smolsky said the classroom trailer was not being used for instructional purposes. It was being utilized for general storage. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was ignited by an electrical failure within a wall structure. School officials on the scene and there will be no disruption to school activities, Smolsky said.