CRIME & SAFETY
Police Arrest Driver in Yates Ford Road Collison that Killed 32-Year-Old Woman
On May 3, Prince William crash investigators obtained arrest warrants for the driver determined to be at fault in a fatal collision that occurred at Yates Ford Road near Evans Ford Road in Manassas, April 15. Jessica Lynn Randall, 32, of Manassas, who was a passenger inside the same vehicle...
'You would hope in your home that you are safe' | 20 people reported their homes were struck by gunfire in Prince William County this year
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Since May of 2023, WUSA9 has found, through police records, that 58 homes have been struck by gunfire in Prince William County. Monday night, WUSA9 spoke to the residents of a home on Cobb Court in Woodbridge, who say their home was hit by gunfire two nights in a row.
Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police
Prince William County have launched a death investigation after a decomposed body was found in Woodbridge, they said.The harrowing discovery was made just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on Dawson Beach Road near Highams Court, police said. The Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located a…
Disoriented Resident Rescued, 3 Hurt In Loudoun County House Fire: Officials
Firefighters rescued one civilian and three people were injured in a Loudoun County fire last week.At 8:21 p.m., Friday, May 3, fire and rescue units responded to a house fire in the 45000 block of Old Ox Road in Sterling where flames were shooting out of the home, and one person was still inside, …
'They just started shooting!' | 2 Woodbridge homes shot at, police investigating possible connection
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — It's been a scary few weeks for one Woodbridge family, who were woken up by gunfire not once, but twice in 24 hours. "They just started shooting and we couldn't understand what was going on," said Kendra who lives in one of the homes. She and...
Manassas home hit by gunfire, police investigating
MANASSAS, Va. — Prince William County Police say another home was hit by gunfire late Monday night. There have been several reports of shootings into homes in the county over the past several days. Police have not said whether the shootings are connected. In this most recent case, officers...
Reports Of Gunmen Prompt Crackdown Of Risky Game From Virginia School District
'Tis the season for Senior Assassins. And Loudoun County schools will have The popular game notorious for its competitive nature can span several weeks and involves students using water guns or paint gums to play tag, outside of school hours.In a letter dated May 3, Loudoun County Public Schoo…
Juvenile Brandishes BB Gun on PWCS Bus Heading to Forest Park HS
Brandishing of a BB Gun on School Bus – On May 1 at 8:17 a.m., Prince William County officers responded to Forest Park High School, at 15721 Forest Park Dr. in Woodbridge, to investigate a brandishing that reportedly occurred on a school bus. The investigation revealed a male juvenile,...
Metal knuckles allegedly found at Woodbridge high school
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A teen is facing charges after allegedly bringing a weapon to a Woodbridge high school Monday morning. The 16-year-old student was found with metal knuckles at Freedom High School and charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds, according to a statement from the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD).
Police Investigate Burglary of Gainesville Apartment
May 3 at 9:09 p.m., Prince William Police officers responded to the Somerset Pointe Apartments, located in the 7500 block of Equinox Landing Ct. in Gainesville, to investigate a burglary. "The investigation revealed entry was made into the home through a rear patio window sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 9...
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