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.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
02/16/23 / Breaking News / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Based on information and evidence collected during the investigation, detectives linked the person of interest, identified as a 19-year-old man from Manassas, as being responsible for the shooting death of the victim and malicious injury to a second man that occurred during the altercation. The alleged suspect and the deceased were reportedly known to one another. The investigation revealed the suspect confronted the victim over an owed debt prior to the shooting. Due to the death of the suspect, charges were not obtained in the Manassas homicide investigation; therefore, the identity of the alleged suspect is not being released. At this time, no other individuals are being sought in connection to the incident. The case will be considered closed by exception, death of offender.
The curbside yard waste collection program in Prince William County runs from March through December. The yard waste collection, separate from trash and recycling and performed by a resident’s trash and recycling service provider, occurs weekly. Residents, businesses, apartments, landscapers, etc., are required to arrange a separate collection of yard waste, leaves, and brush.
Virginia's Superintendent of Public Instruction says the Va. Department of Education has launched “Engage Virginia,” an online academic recovery and coaching program to help students recover from the impact of the pandemic on learning, attendance and related issues. School divisions must opt-in for their students to participate in the program.
ACF believes that child welfare agencies can develop different foster family home licensing or approval standards for kin in a manner that does not compromise child safety and well-being.
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports
02/13/23 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:13AM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Sudley Rd and Stepney Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a three-vehicle crash.
FROM Prince William County Government
02/09/23 / Local Government / Woodbridge / Creative Arts /
The OSA Steering Committee is looking for local artists who have been inspired by a woman author's literary work and how the entrant used the author's words as the influence for his or her creative work. Photography works for this project are also welcomed.
“Northern Virginia natives are important for beneficial insects and pollinators that are in decline,” says Virginia Cooperative Extension instructor Nancy Berlin. “Native plants are beautiful in all seasons. There is a native plant for every condition. They can be managed to look formal or less formal. They’re adapted to our soils and our climate. When selected carefully, they’re easy to grow." Get details and tips at Feb. 11 all-day symposium.
FROM Prince William County Government
02/01/23 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Micron Corporation, PWC Public Works and PWC Parks are sharing the American Public Works Association spotlight for a watershed restoration project along Neabsco Creek. Micron put up the funds to purchase and install an in-creek trash collection system known as a Bandalong. “Marine debris and trash in our waterways have been a growing environmental issue. People are looking for solutions other than volunteer cleanups,” PWC Environmental Specialist Tim Hughes said. “It’s much safer and easier. All the trash gets collected in the Bandalong.”