Prince William County Police Department homicide detectives are actively seeking the suspect sought in connection to the murder of a 37-year-old woman, identified as Mary Anne SMOOT, that occurred at the Raven Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Cobden Ct in Manassas Jan. 17.

On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022 at 10:22AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Raven Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Cobden Ct in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting.

The investigation revealed that the accused and two family members were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the altercation, the accused grabbed one of the family members, a 43-year-old woman, and threw her on the floor before striking her with brass knuckles. While on the floor, the accused then got on top of the victim and grabbed her throat.

Prince William Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 15000 block of Weathervane Terrace (Woodbridge) for a report of a fire inside a 10-unit residential condominium, according to Matt Smolsky, Deputy Chief.The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause was an unattended candle.

Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would like for everyone to remember if you have a fire in your home to immediately exit the home and call 9-1-1, according to Deputy Chief Matt Smolsky, who is also the county's fire marshal. A Lake Ridge resident was injured Sunday evening in a home fire involving a space heater.

Fatal Crash Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit have identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway of Sudley Rd. in Manassas (20109) on January 8, 2022, according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer.

On Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 at 8:22PM, Prince William County Police Department investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to Sudley Rd. and Sudley Manor Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

Daniel Alexander from Florida has been hired as the newly created position of first Deputy County Executive of Public Safety for Prince William County. he Jan. 6 announcement follows what a county news release described as "a national/international search that involved 80 applicants and a competitive hiring process." His expected start date is Feb. 1.