Health & Safety Manassas People & Places Police & Fire Beat
PWC Police charge Manassas Park man, 20, with homicide in Manassas
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 01/14/25 / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.
Fire Marshal discovers bottle bombs after complaint from sharp-eyed resident
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From Prince William County Fire and Rescue 08/24/16 / Environment / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
A Prince William County Fire Marshal was investigating a citizen’s "suspicious device" report Aug 23 on Arum Place in Woodbridge when several plastic bottles containing an unknown chemical substance were located. The Fire Marshal requested more fire and rescue resources and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) unit from the Virginia State Police.
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To effectively protect against mosquitoes, follow pesticide label instructions, advises VDACS
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From Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 08/24/16 / Agriculture / Health & Safety / Real Estate / State Government /
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), lead state agency for regulating pesticides, encourages consumers to manage their mosquito risk through habitat modification, personal protection practices and careful use of pesticides.
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Danville Rd. house posted as unsafe after Aug. 23 fire causes an estimated $200,000 damage
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From Prince William County Fire & Rescue 08/23/16 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Woodbridge /
On Tuesday, August 23rd at 1:42 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 14800 block of Danville Road in Dale City. Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed fire blazing from the rear of a 2-story split level house. Firefighters extinguished the fire that had extended into the home and through the roof.
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Manassas women trains puppies to be of assistance to people who have disabilities
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FROM Staff Reports 08/23/16 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Pets / Volunteering /
Canine Companions for Independence (CC4I), a national nonprofit providing assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, reports in a press release that Brodie II, an assistance dog raised by a Manassas woman, was recently placed with a U.S. wounded veteran enrolled in a new joint study program with the Veterans Administration and CC4I.
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Woodbridge bicycle rider assaulted until unconscious; PWC Police look for suspect
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08/23/16 / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016.
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PWC Schools’ Aquatics Center to open to the public Sept. 10
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08/22/16 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / Kids Konnection / Parks & Recreation /
People from across the county will have their first opportunity to discover, inspect and try out the new Prince William County Public Schools Aquatics Center at a free grand opening celebration, Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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March of Dimes begins new campaign against zika at #ZAPzika
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08/22/16 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places /
March of Dimes is working to provide education and is advocating for funding to provide more resources to combat Zika and has launched a new #ZAPzika campaign (short for Zika Awareness and Protection).
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TSA reports record breaking 81 firearms, 70 loaded, found in carry-on bags Aug. 12-18
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FROM TSA Reports 08/20/16 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Transportation /
The US Transportation Security Agency (TSA) reports that its officers discovered a record breaking 81 firearms this week in carry-on bags around the nation Aug. 12-18. Of the 81 firearms discovered, 70 were loaded and 31 had a round chambered.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
