A family of five was displaced this morning when fire broke out on the rear deck of a Lake Ridge townhouse on Tatiana Way and extended up into the attic and minimal damage to one adjoining home.

Fredericksburg-based American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and its Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices invite students to compete in the 2023 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge.

Tax Commissioner Craig M. Burns said, “We are, as always, encouraging you to file electronically and request a refund, if you have one coming, via direct deposit.” Electronically filed returns are typically processed within two weeks, while mailed returns may take up to eight weeks or longer to process, Burns added.

Prince William County's Solid Waste Division has reported that the PWC Landfill off Dumfries Road (Rte. 234) and the Balls Ford Road Facility will be open on Sundays, beginning April 24.

Prince William County Police officers assigned to an off-duty security detail at a carnival on the grounds of Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge heard what sounded like gunfire coming from an area near the entrance to school. The sound caused those attending the carnival to flee en masse, according to First Sergeant Jonathan Perok, public information officer.

Burglary-in-progress: A resident of the home reported to police an unknown man, later identified as the accused, entered the home and attempted to take the family dog.

Area 2 Farms, a Public Benefit Corporation, will operate a new organic, indoor farm and retail farm store in Arlington County. In addition to growing and selling fresh produce, the company’s plans include the production of value-added products featuring items grown at Area 2 Farms.

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 2:56PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the Lake Ridge (22192) area of Prince William County to investigate a rape.

On April 13, following an extensive police investigation and use of a K-9 unit, the School Resource Officer (SRO) obtained detention orders for four juveniles involved in the initial robbery and gun on Rippon Middle School school grounds. Three other juveniles were disciplined by school administration.