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Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory

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.

Shopper’s wallet stolen during struggle at Shoppers Square in Manassas

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, Oct. 28. 2013.

Apply by Nov. 8 if you think you’ll need help to pay winter heating bills

Applications for fuel assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Energy Assistance Program will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 8. Families and individuals must apply through their local Department of Social Services.

PWC police officer struck during domestic dispute

Prince William County police department's crime report for Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 includes burglary, attempted burglary, grand larceny and assault and battery on law enforcement officer.

Safety tips for managing prescription medicines

In addition to disposing of old prescriptions properly at events such as the Oct. 26 Drug Take-Back, the Manassas Police Department offers safety tips for managing prescriptions.

Prince William County’s winter shelter near Potomac Mills opens Nov. 1

Prince William County Winter Shelter that provides shelter, meals, beds, showers, and referrals to supportive services will open Friday, Nov.1, at 6:30 p.m. The shelter at 14730 Potomac Mills Road, in Woodbridge serves single individuals only and has 48 slots, first-come, first-served.

Drive with caution! Most collisions with deer occur in October, November, December

With the ending of Daylight Saving Time on Nov. 3 and shorter days, many motorists will be commuting in the dark, increasing the likelihood of their vehicle colliding with a deer who are active because it's breeding season, says Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF).

One million plus Virginians now signed up for ShakeOut earthquake drill Oct. 17

Virginia has become the second state ever to pass the one million mark in people registered to participate in the multistate earthquake drill, Drop, Cover and Hold On, with a week to go until the Great SouthEast ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m.

PW Police investigate three deaths in Triangle trailer blaze Oct. 8

Prince William County VA Fire Marshal’s Office is looking into the cause of an early morning trailer fire and the police department is investigating the deaths of three persons in that fire.

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