CRIME & SAFETY
44-year-old woman strangles 4-year-old, lifts her off the ground in Prince William County: police
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - Prince William County police have arrested and charged a woman after she strangled a 4-year-old girl. According to police, they arrived at a residence located in the 13500 block of Getty Lane in Woodbridge on March 27, at approximately 3:31 p.m. to investigate the report of an assault on March 25.
Prince William County police: Former Woodbridge man left dead, alive animals behind in apartment
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said that officers charged a 21-year-old man who moved out of his Woodbridge apartment building and left several animals behind, some of which died. PWCPD said that its Animal Control Officers started their investigation after a report on Jan. 25. The report […]
Vehicle Strikes 3-Year-Old and Father on Crescent Park Drive in Gainesville
Prince William County Officers responded to the 7800 block of Crescent Park Drive in Gainesville to investigate a crash involving pedestrians, April 16 at 7:44 p.m. "The investigation revealed two pedestrians, an adult male and his 3-year-old son, were crossing Crescent Park Drive from south to north when the driver of a 2016 Toyota Camry drove into the Crescent Park Drive roundabout striking the pedestrians," said Prince William PIO Renee Carr.
Mom's Medical Emergency Caused Crash That Killed Her On Virginia Highway, Police Say
Support is mounting for the children of a Virginia mother who suffered a medical episode, crashed her car, and died over the weekend.Kristen N. Miller, 40, of Strasburg, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from her vehicle when she suffered a medical emergency Saturday, April 13 in Rappahann…
Virginia drivers urged to have patience after recent road rage incidents
CENTREVILLE, Va. (DC News Now) — After a Virginia man was charged in an alleged road rage incident, police and a road rage victim are warning drivers to calm down and have patience. Brian Fuentes Ruiz, 22, is facing five charges, including malicious shooting, after the Fairfax County Police...
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