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Fire in Gainesville Townhouse Relocates Family
Prince William Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to a townhouse fire located in the 6800 block of Avalon Isle Way in Gainesville, Thursday at 6 a.m.
Censure of Prince William School Board Chairman Response to Release of Confidential Material
The Prince William School Board’s censuring of Chairman Ryan Sawyers, Wednesday, was in direct response to his inappropriate sharing of confidential information within the case of Sawyers vs. McGowan
UPDATED: Prince William School Board Censures Chairman Sawyers
In a 4:2 vote, the Prince William County School Board, censured its Chairman, Ryan Sawyers, Wednesday.
Prince William Supervisors Choose Design C for New Animal Shelter
Many in attendance at the Board of County Supervisor’s Meeting, Sept. 19, were excited to learn the board selected Design C for the animal shelter, a complete reconstruction of a new facility and eventual demolition of the existing facility.
Conversation with Police Chief, Prince William County
Chief Barry Barnard of the Prince William County Police Department will host a “Conversation with the Chief” Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Dale City Elementary School.
New Data Center in Brentsville Represents $80 Million Investment
Iron Mountain opened its new data center in Prince William County, Friday, and company officials said the 165,000-square-foot facility off Wellington Road represents an investment of more than $80 million with more to come.
Prince William Police Release Identity of Haymarket Teen Killed by Officer
“The decedent was identified as Ruben Urbina, age 15, of Haymarket,” said Prince William Public Information Officer, Sgt. Jonathan Perok.
Prince William Police Release Details of Deadly Shooting of Haymarket Teen
The criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 15, 2017 in the Haymarket area of Prince William County has been completed.
Prince William Commonwealth Attorney: Deadly Force Justified in Teen Shooting
Commonwealth Attorney for Prince William County, Paul Ebert, declared the shooting of a 15-year-old boy by Prince William Police Friday in Haymarket “was a justifiable shooting.”
UPDATE: Missing Endangered Man Out of Manassas FOUND
The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered adult, Mohsan Mahmood.
Chairman Asks Citizens to Consider Design Options for Prince William Animal Shelter
The Board will consider taking action on the proposed options during their evening meeting TUESDAY. I encourage you to come and voice your opinion on which option you believe is best.
Haymarket Day 2017 Draws Huge Crowd
The Town of Haymarket threw its 29th Haymarket Day, Saturday, which drew one of the largest crowds in recent years.
Police: Haymarket Teen Brandished Crowbar at Officer Prior to Shooting
Prince William County Police released more information about the teenage boy shot, Friday morning, in a police involved shooting at Villages of Piedmont.
Detour at Hartzell Hill Lane to Affect Bus Pickups
Road closure at Hartzell Hill Lane in Haymarket following a police incident will affect child bus pickup from several Prince William County Schools in Haymarket.
Juvenile Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Haymarket
Detectives are currently investigating an officer involved shooting, which occurred on Hartzell Hill Lane in Haymarket
UPDATE: Haymarket Schools Safe Following Police Activity
Prince Williams Schools are safe despite police activity in Haymarket.
29th Annual Haymarket Day, Saturday
The 29th Annual Haymarket Day and corresponding parade this weekend is expected to be larger than ever.
County Studies Traffic Flow on Route 29, Route 15
The Department of Transportation is conducting a traffic study to review feasible options to improve traffic flow and safety on the U.S. 29-U.S. 15 corridor, which would minimize impacts to the Buckland Historic area and surrounding historic, cultural, scenic and environmental areas.
Prince William to Host Motorcycle ‘Mid-Atlantic Police Rodeo’
Prince William County will host the 2017 “Mid-Atlantic Police Rodeo” this weekend at Potomac Mills
Patriot Culinary Students Prepare Breakfast for First Responders
Patriot High School’s culinary program held its 4th Annual 9/11 Breakfast for first responders.
Insane Clown Posse Not Playing Bristow this Weekend
Despite information to the contrary circulating on the internet, the Insane Clown Posse will not be holding a free concert, Sept. 16, at Jiffy Lube Live.
Prince William County Remembers 911
Paul Zerkow had taken the morning off on Sept. 11, 2001. He was on his way in to work at the Pentagon when he heard the news about the terrorist attacks.
Wallet Stolen from Gainesville Home
Prince William County Police are investigating a burglary, which occurred last week in the 15100 block
of Santander Drive in Gainesville.
Nokesville Man Charged for Firing Gun Toward Patriot H.S. Baseball Field
Prince William County Police charged Milan Mateo Ignacio Selaya Espinoza, 19, of Nokesville for discharging a firearm in the direction of the Patriot High School baseball fields during a game.
WEATHER BEAT: Hurricane Season is in Full Swing
September 10 is the climatological peak for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Atlantic Ocean is right on queue
RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS: Pizza NY Margherita Cited for 21 Health Code Violations
During a recent routine inspection of Pizza NY Margherita in Gainesville, the Prince William Health District found food temperature and storage issues.
NWS Says NoVA Won’t See Full Impacts of Irma
The National Weather Service says it expects Hurricane Irma to weaken as it tracks north next week; however, it could still bring some severe weather to the area.
Rep. Comstock Introduces Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act
Congresswoman Barbara Comstock (R-Va.), along with three other U.S. Representatives in the House, introduced the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (H.R. 3697), to combat gang violence by criminal aliens and enhance public safety.
Home Burglary Attempted in Bristow
Prince William Police Officers responded to a residence located in the 8700 block of Diamond Hill Drive in Bristow to investigate an attempted burglary, Friday
PWCS Communications Director Named Assoc. Superintendent
Prince William County Public Schools Communications Director Phil Kavits has been named the Division’s new Associate Superintendent for Communications and Technology Services
Errand Works Responds to Family Call Across Atlantic
The incoming call on my caller ID looked weird: a number I didn’t recognize, in a sequence that was unfamiliar. I hesitated a moment before answering.
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Gainesville
Prince William Officers responded to the 7900 block of Stonewall Shops Square in Gainesville to investigate an indecent exposure, Friday at 6:39 p.m.
Suspect Arrested for Murder of Teen Victim Found in Nokesville
The U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Hector Armando Gamez-Amaya, 28, of McDonough, Georgia, Sept 3, for the murder of Miguel Angel Ruiz Carrillo.
Movement Fitness Launches 42-Day Lean Jean Challenge
Movement Fitness, the small group personal training studio in Gainesville, is holding its second annual 42-Day Lean Jean Challenge, starting Sept. 11, 2017.
Town of Haymarket Collects Relief Items for Houston
The Town of Haymarket with support from local businesses and organizations is collecting relief items for Houston, Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Prince William to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony for Lost Residents
The 22 Prince William County residents who lost their lives at the Pentagon and at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, will be honored and remembered during a ceremony on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at 9 a.m.
Police Announce Missing, Endangered Bristow Woman
The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered adult, Amanda Victoria Groves.
‘From Charlottesville to D.C.’ Participants Share Reasons for Marching
Those marching with “From Charlottesville to D.C.: March to Confront White Supremacy” traveled through Gainesville and along the Manassas Battlefield via Route 29, Sept. 4, before arriving in Centreville.
March to ‘Confront White Supremacy’ to Travel Through Gainesville
The ten-day march ‘From Charlottesville to D.C.: The March to Confront White Supremacy,’ which began Monday, has changed its route so that it will stop in Gainesville rather than in Manassas.
John Adams, GOP Donate School Supplies to PWCS Schools
Under the direction of the Prince William County Public Schools Education Foundation, or SPARK, the Committee collected supplies for Fred Lynn Middle School and Rosa Parks Elementary School, in Woodbridge.
Mob Attacks Security Guard at Westgate Plaza
Prince William Officers responded to the Westgate Plaza located at 8025 Sudley Road in Manassas to investigate an assault, August 25 at 3:11 p.m.
UPDATE: Bristow Schools Released from Secure Buildings Status
Prince William County Schools has announced that Bristow Run Elementary School on 8990 Worthington Drive in Bristow is under “precautionary secure the building status..”
UPDATED: Police Call Bristow Shooting Non-Random
Prince William County Police confirmed am individual was shot in the area of 11607 Nokesville Road overnight Tuesday.
Person Wanted for Reckless Handling of Firearm in Bristow
A resident called the police Monday morning upon finding multiple shell casings on the property.
Prince William Landfill Says ‘Donate, Don’t Dump’
The Donation Place—at the Prince William County Landfill Complex—is open for business and is now accepting donations such as small appliances, dishes, bed and bath items, small furniture, clothing and shoes.
Divergent Diamond Opens in Haymarket
Officials from Prince William County, the Virginia Department of Transportation [VDOT] and the Town of Haymarket recently cut a ribbon for the diverging diamond intersection, the first in Northern Virginia.
Police Arrest Nokesville Parents for Felony Child Abuse
Police arrested Nokesville parents for felony child abuse, after an investigation revealed the couple allegedly applied severe forms of “punishment,” causing their son bodily harm.
Police Identify Deceased Teen Discovered in Nokesville
August 23, an autopsy was completed on the human remains which were located in an area near Nokesville Road and Fauquier Drive in Nokesville on August 22.
Heritage Brewing to Anchor Major Development Center in Manassas City
Governor Terry McAuliffe presented Heritage Brewing, Co. with a $250,000 grant to assist its expansion to become the anchor at The Landing at Cannon Branch.
Missing Person Found Safe
Missing woman was last seen in Woodbridge, but police say may be in Fairfax.
