FROM Prince William Fire & Rescue 08/27/21 / Breaking News / Business / Environment / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William Fire and Rescue Crews arrived shortly after a 6:20 AM dispatch for a reported chemical spill in the 7500 block of Notes Drive, Manassas, with several employees reporting difficulty breathing, according to Matt Smolsky, Assistant Chief.
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FROM Prince William Fire & Rescue 08/24/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Matt Smolsky, Assistant Chief of Prince William County Fire & Rescue, reports that emergency units were dispatched at 1:27 p.m. and are standing by to assist two victims trapped on a mobile power lift into high-tension electrical lines. There were power outages in eastern Prince William.
Later, at 5:19 p.m., Smolsky reported that the two victims, identified as a man and a women, had been rescued, one at 4:43 p.m. Tuesday, and one at 5:01p.m. and were taken to Sentara Medical Center in Woodbridge.
At 11:09 p.m. Tuesday evening, Smolsky said The male victim of today’s incident has passed as a result of his injuries. The female victim reported no injuries but was transported for evaluation.
He added that the victim’s death is considered an "unattended death" and the Prince William Police Department will now be the lead agency.
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FROM Wreaths Across America 08/24/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places /
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has issued a news release urging all Americans to join together on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, in waving the American flag in remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11th.
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By RANDI REID, Observer staff 08/23/21 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Military / State Government /
Construction on the Puller Veterans Care Center at Vint Hill, close to Gainesville but located in neighboring Fauquier County, is proceeding on time and on budget, according to Steven J. Combs, Chief Deputy Commissioner for the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, who is overseeing the project, aided by two project managers, one of whom is on site every day.
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/23/21 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
The homeowner reported to police observing a camera in the bathroom primarily used by the female victims, a 7-year-old, a 10-year-old, and a 13-year old.
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/23/21 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
While investigating, officers determined that an additional house sustained damage consistent with being struck by projectiles.
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/23/21 / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
An employee of the store reported to police that two unknown men approached the counter with selected merchandise. During the encounter, one of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded money from the cash registers. The second suspect then grabbed the money from the cash registers before both men fled.
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 08/23/21 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 at 12:34AM, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to investigate a shooting that occurred in the Signal Hill Apartments parking lot in Woodbridge.
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