Effective Jan. 1, 2021, it is illegal to hold a handheld personal communications device (e.g., a smartphone) while driving a moving motor vehicle on Virginia highways. This new law is one of many ways the state is buckling down on distracted driving. The Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles noted that in 2019, there were 120 deaths, 13,258 injuries and 34,850 crashes attributed to distracted driving, including using a mobile phone. The new law, passed in July 2020, attempts to address this growing problem.

“Let me be very clear: the FY21 NDAA does right by our men and women in uniform and provides sound, strong defense policy for the coming year and the coming challenges. It will give our armed forces the tools and resources they need to deter our adversaries, support our allies, and project power around the globe." It also includes a three percent raise for service members.

On Thursday, Dec. 10 at 9:38AM, Prince William County police officers responded to the area of Purcell Rd. and Anne Marie Ln. in Manassas (20112) to investigate a two-vehicle crash. Both drivers needed to be extricated from their vehicles by rescue personnel.

On Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at 1:13PM, Prince William County police officers responded to the area of Sudley Rd. near I-66 to investigate a hit and run crash.

On Dec. 21 at 7:33AM, Prince William County police officers responded to the 3600 block of Sanders Ln. in Catharpin (20143) to investigate a two-vehicle crash.

Attempted Malicious Wounding | Domestic Related – On Sunday, Nov. 29 at 11:06PM, Prince William County police officers responded to the intersection to Battleview Pkwy and Infantry Ridge Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a two vehicle crash.

On October 22 at 6:09AM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Springwoods Dr and Old Bridge Rd to investigate a two-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Ford Explorer made a left turn from Glenridge Dr onto Springwoods Dr, traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. The driver of the Ford continued in the wrong direction until the vehicle collided with the driver of a 2011 Toyota Camry, who was traveling northbound on Springwoods Dr.

Clean get-away? Suspect demands keys, speeds off in 2020 Honda Pilot that victim was cleaning in Manassas. Vehicle was located.