On Monday, Sept.25, Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Dept.of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be in Dumfries to highlight the progress in advancing Latino health equity under the Biden-Harris Administration. He will also reiterate a continued commitment of the Administration to further reduce Latino health disparities.

Prince William County Police report incidents and arrests.

On July 18, 2023, after consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Prince William County Police Department crash investigators charged the driver of the 2011 Honda Odyssey involved in the fatal collision that occurred at the intersection of Somerset Crossing Dr. and Forkland Way in Gainesville (20155) on July 14, 2023.

The Red Cross says it has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to avoid a looming blood shortage.

Driver accused of driving directly towards the officer at a high rate of speed. Responding officers broadcast a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the vehicle. Around 10:54PM, an officer eventually located the vehicle on Oust Ln where contact was attempted with the sole occupant in the driver’s seat. Upon making contact, the driver, later identified as the accused, sped away, make a U-turn, and began driving directly towards the officer at a high rate of speed. In response, the officer fired the department issued handgun at least once towards the vehicle before being forcibly struck. Immediately after striking the officer, the accused lost control and struck a parked vehicle causing the vehicle to roll onto its side where the accused then fled on foot.

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Prince William County Police report recent incidents and arrests, several involving firearms, May 25-May 28, 2023.

Criminal Justice Services Board awarded $2.4 million for statewide Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) to educate first responders and civilians on responding to active shooter emergencies.