Health & Safety People & Places Police & Fire Beat
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.
Virginia sex offenders to be closely monitored on Halloween night
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10/30/14 / Health & Safety / State Government /
Virginia Department of Corrections Director Harold Clarke has announced this year’s plans to monitor sex offenders under probation and parole supervision throughout the Commonwealth on Halloween night.
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Change your clock, change your battery! Your life depends on it!
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10/29/14 / Health & Safety /
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 2nd. As you turn your clocks back, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue reminds residents to change the battery in their smoke alarm. Smoke alarms provide early warning–allowing you time to escape a home fire.
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Prince William Police to step up enforcement for drinking and driving this Halloween
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From a Prince William County VA news release 10/29/14 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
Halloween falls on a Friday this year, which could lead to more partying and drinking than usual. Prince William Police Officer Shawn Gallagher said police have a plan to crack down on those who drive under the influence.
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Virginia to actively monitor travelers from Ebola outbreak countries
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From the Governor's Office 10/27/14 / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that starting today, Monday, October 27, the Virginia Department of Health will actively monitor the health of all travelers arriving from the countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, which are battling an unprecedented Ebola outbreak. This effort will build on extensive outreach and monitoring already underway by the state health department and the local health districts.
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All clear given for staff, students to return to class at Graham Park Middle School
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10/27/14 / Education / Health & Safety /
The fire department has given the all clear for staff and students to return to the building following a precautionary evacuation at Graham Park Middle School in Dumfries due to a strong odor of gas.
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Fatality on US 1 in Woodbridge
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10/22/14 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
On October 21st at 6:58PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 13400 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.
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Body of Bristow murder suspect found behind T. Clay Wood school
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10/20/14 / Bristow / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
Police were dispatched to T. Clay Wood Elementary School located at 10600 Kettle Run Rd in Bristow (20136) to investigate after school staff reported a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved in the murder was unoccupied and parked in the school lot. TCW students were taken to Brentsville High School as a precaution due to the police activity in the area.
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Upcoming blood drives in the local area; boost supply before the holidays
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10/18/14 / Health & Safety /
Since blood donations often decline during the holidays, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to make blood donation appointments now – before the holidays – to help ensure blood is available for patients in need.
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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.
