This morning, Jan. 1. 2023, at 11:44 a.m. Prince William fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the 5900 block of Yates Ford Road (Buckhall) for a reported house fire. Crews arrived to observe fire extending to and through the attic, according to Matt Smolsky, assistant fire chief.

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The investigation revealed the driver of a 2014 Honda Civic was traveling at a high rate of speed east on Sudley Rd approaching Rixlew Ln when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a curb. The vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest in the parking lot of a local business.

Crews across the district will begin pretreating roads overnight Tuesday through overnight Wednesday and will begin deploying trucks early Thursday morning to treat roads as needed. VDOT asks motorists to please monitor forecasts closely as forecasts can improve or worsen quickly. The National Weather Service forecast shows winter weather will impact the region from overnight Wednesday through Friday. The forecast shows the potential for periods of freezing rain and sleet, as well as below-freezing temperatures, heavy rain, and high winds. 

Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 10300 block of Lomond Drive (Sudley) at 1:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 for a report of a single-family dwelling on fire. Crews arrived with fire showing and all occupants safely out of the home, according to Matt Smolsky, assistant fire chief.

PWC Police incidents and arrests for Friday, Dec. 16, 2022

On Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 3:03AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Somerset Pointe Apartments located in the 14700 block of Soapstone Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate an initial report of an unconscious 20-month-old child.