Police Blotter

A missing 34-year-old man’s body was discovered in Powells Creek near Dyers Mill Ct in Woodbridge.

Officers responded to the area on September 27 after information from an investigation led them to the location. The man had been reported missing and endangered on September 25. Preliminary findings show no signs of foul play, and the body was sent for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Authorities assure there is no threat to the community.


Prince William

The Expo will feature public safety agencies from across the region, including Manassas Park, Quantico, Haymarket, Occoquan, and Dumfries. Attendees can explore various vehicles and unique apparatuses not commonly seen by the public.

Visitors will enjoy interactive activities, live music, and food trucks, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. The event aims to provide vital safety information and resources to keep the community informed and safe.


Press Release

CULPEPER, Va. – After 27 years, Virginia State Police have made an arrest in the cold case murder of Sylena Jo Dalton, who was found stabbed to death in her Strasburg apartment in 1998.

Daniel E. Pompell, 56, of Culpeper, was arrested Friday, September 26, and charged with murder. He was taken into custody without incident, according to police. Pompell is the father of Dalton’s infant daughter, Allyson Kathleen Dalton, who was just 10 weeks old at the time and has never been found.


Press Release

KING GEORGE, Va. – A man reported missing over the weekend in King George County has been found safe.

The Virginia State Police canceled a Critically Missing Adult Alert for 63-year-old Randolph Frank Campbell on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 11:20 a.m. According to authorities, Campbell has been located and is safe.


Police Blotter

Three suspects broke into Tobaccoville on Lafayette Boulevard on September 21, stealing merchandise. The suspects were described as wearing all black with hoods up and ski masks.

Other notable incidents include vandalism of vehicles on Caroline and Charlotte Streets, and vehicle tampering on Saunders Drive. In these cases, vehicles were either keyed, had windows broken, or were rummaged through.


Police Blotter

A 35-year-old man was charged in connection with an attempted malicious wounding incident that occurred on September 20 near Manassas. The suspect, who had been sought by police, turned himself in without incident. He faces multiple charges, including attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

In a separate incident, a 31-year-old man was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and medical personnel in Woodbridge. The accused became combative during a medical call, striking two medics and attempting to bite a police officer.


Police Blotter

A case of credit card fraud was reported on Coventry Court when a juvenile family member used a victim’s credit card information without permission. The incident is under investigation, and criminal complaints are pending.

At Walmart on Garrisonville Road, a male suspect attempted to steal items by concealing them in his clothing. He exited the store and entered a Chevrolet Malibu, after which a female accomplice returned the items for a gift card. Authorities are working to identify the suspects.


Stafford

The county has secured more than $10.25 million in federal funding to address chronic flooding along a stretch of Brooke Road, known as the “S-Curves.” The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s PROTECT Grant Program, which aims to tackle disasters such as flooding and extreme weather.

About 450 residents rely on this road daily—it’s the only way in or out of their neighborhood. It’s also a busy route to the VRE station and local parks.


Prince William

Operated by Connections Health Solutions, the complex features the Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) — a walk-in regional crisis facility with dedicated treatment spaces for adults and youth aged 12 and above — as well as co-located outpatient and community behavioral health services. Together, these elements aim to offer a safe, therapeutic alternative to hospital emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals in crisis, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

The county purchased the former Gander Mountain retail building on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, a structure of more than 155,000 square feet on 12.5 acres, to house the center. According to Potomac Local News, officials approved a $10.6 million deal in 2022 to transform the retail space into a mental health clinic, with roughly $11.9 million in combined federal, state, and local funding directed toward the crisis receiving center itself.


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