Prince William County's founding police chief passed away this morning at age 85.Â
States a press release from Prince William police:Â
The Prince William County Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Police Chief George T. Owens on March 11, 2016. Chief Owens was named as the founding police chief at the departmentâs inception in July of 1970. He passed away of natural causes at his Prince William County home early this morning at the age of 85. Chief Owens was born on August 7, 1930 in Saranac Lake, New York where he lived for 18 years. He is survived by his wife Viola of over 60 years, his daughter, three sons, and eight grandchildren. On July 29, 1988, Chief Owens announced his retirement from the department after 18 years as police chief. Chief Charlie T. Deane succeeded Chief Owens later that year. Following his retirement, Chief Owens remained a local resident and was a pivotal figure in the county. Tentative funeral arrangements for Chief Owens are scheduled for March 23, 2016.
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