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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.

Spill of unknown chemical in Manassas sends 15 to hospital

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.

Two trapped on mobile power lift into high-tension electrical lines in eastern PWC

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.

20th anniversary of 9-11 to be remembered Sept. 7 with four moments of silence

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.

Staffing process to begin for Puller Veterans Care Center

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.

Homeowner observes camera in girls’ bathroom; resident charged with unlawful filming

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.

Woodbridge homeowner awakened ny loud noise, observes damage to home’s wall

While investigating, officers determined that an additional house sustained damage consistent with being struck by projectiles.

Rt. 1 ABC store held up by duo in black who fled in a vehicle reported stolen

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.

Parking lot robbery attempted by masked man; victim, shot while fleeing, goes to hospital

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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