The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) reports it has detected Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) (Lycorma delicatula) in Prince William County, Virginia, according to Michael Wallace, public information officer. The isolated SLF detection included egg masses and nymphs at one site within the county. SLF has also been found in the city of Winchester and the counties of Clarke, Frederick and Warren, which are all included in Virginia’s SLF quarantine. At this time, Prince William County has not been included in the SLF quarantine.

“We welcome the $7.2 billion in relief for Virginia and are pleased the Biden Administration has listened to our calls to give states, localities, and tribes significant flexibility in determining how best to use these emergency funds,” said the Senators. “These funds will allow the Commonwealth and localities to recover from the economic harm of COVID, promote public health, invest in broadband, make up for lost revenue, and address many of the other impacts of the pandemic."

On May 7 at 8:17AM, Prince William County Police officers began an investigation into an assault that was reported to have occurred at the Sleep Inn located at 14080 Shoppers Best Way. in Woodbridge (22192) earlier that morning.

“The service and sacrifices of our law enforcement officers often goes unnoticed and underappreciated. This week, we should all take a moment to appreciate everything they do for our communities. As always, I am proud to have law enforcement’s back just as they have ours.”

Three county police officers were slightly injured in a Sunday night incident at Manassas Novant UVA Hospital May 9.

On May 6 at 6:27PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the intersection of University Blvd. and Robertson Dr. in Manassas (20109) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 52-year-old woman, reported to police that while walking in the above area, she was approached by a male passenger who exited from a maroon-colored SUV that stopped nearby. Tthe suspect brandished an electroshock weapon and shocked the victim before getting back into the vehicle and fleeing the area. The victim was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

On Thursday, May 6 at 8:07PM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Minnieville Rd. and Noblewood Plaza in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

While enroute to investigate a domestic call, Prince William County police officers were informed a shooting had occurred inside the home to which they were responding, according to a report filed by MPO Renee Carr, public information officer for the police department.