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Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory
FROM Prince William County Police Department 11/26/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The Prince William County Police reminds motorists to ear your seatbelt every time because seatbelts save lives! That is the underlying message of this year’s “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, which runs through Dec. 1, 2024.
Maryland man, charged with abduction and burglary, turns self into police May 29
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/31/21 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On Saurday, May 29 at 10 AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Stone Pointe Apartments located in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The victim, a 27-year-old woman, reported to police that an acquaintance, identified as the accused, kicked in the locked front door when she would not open the door for him.
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Hurricane season begins June 1; get prepared for storm emergencies
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FROM Va. Farm Bureau 05/27/21 / Agriculture / Health & Safety /
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict a 60% chance of above-normal activity this season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
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Manassas man, 22, dies from injuries suffered in Bristow Rd. crash May 26
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/27/21 / Health & Safety / Nokesville / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 7:35PM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department 's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 13300 block of Bristow Rd. in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a crash.
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Sentara snags Va. Secy. of Finance Aubrey Layne Jr. as Sr. VP and Chief of Staff
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FROM Sentara Healthcare 05/26/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government /
Virginia Secretary of Finance Aubrey Lee Layne, Jr. will join Sentara Healthcare as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, effective July 1, 2021.
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Remains of man found in Florida traced back to murder in Prince William County
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/25/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On October 25, 2020, Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash involving the accused in the Miami-Dade area of the state. During the investigation into the crash, troopers located Brian’s remains in the trunk area of the vehicle. Brian reportedly suffered from multiple gunshots wounds and his death was ruled a homicide by the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Walks on nine local trails aim to boost awareness about mental illness
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By JAN DAVIS, Observer staff 05/25/21 / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places /
Prince William County Community Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, (SAMHSA) are holding a special Wellness Trail Walk to highlight May as National Mental Health Awareness month until June 5, National Trails Day.
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Covid vaccination clinics this week in Manassas Park and Woodbridge
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05/25/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Covid vaccination clinics this week in Manassas Park at Manassas Park Community Center and in Woodbridge at Streetlight Ministries and Americana Groceries. Some clinic salso for ages 12-15. See below.
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Mom, 23, charged with two counts of felony child neglect
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/24/21 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
On Friday, May 21 at 11:16AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Sam’s Club located at 14050 Worth Ave. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a child neglect call. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle that was not running and occupied by an unsupervised 11-month-old boy.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
