Neighborhood Notes

Greetings, Prince William – It’s About a Kid and a Toy!  Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community.  You can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors!  Simply sponsor a child – each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child.  Donations of Senior Baskets will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community.  Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps.  Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 or email [email protected] to request a donor form.

No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade.  Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions.  Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers.  Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo. Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster!  Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.


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[Updated 2 p.m.]Police arrested the driver of a 2008 Kia Sportage following a Dumfries man killed in a crash in Montclair.

Police went to the home of the suspect, 54-year-old John William Harris and arrested him today without incident, police said. He’s charged with involuntary manslaughter, and with driving without a license, police said.


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From the Stafford sheriff’s office: An early morning burglar was captured in a North Stafford home Saturday, November 13, and released to forage in the wild. Normally this type of crime would result in a felony charge and no bond, but deputies had compassion for the naughty nocturnal nuisance.

Just after 3 a.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a residence off of Novak Drive. Deputies checked the home and found no forced entry. At 3:36 a.m. the Emergency Communications Center received a second call about an opportunistic raccoon inside the home that had been missed during the initial check. Similar to the raccoon character RJ in the animated comedy Over the Hedge, a raccoon entered the home to look for food.


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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has approved funding to allow the county police to purchase a boat.

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Manassas residents can adopt a hydrant as a way to help keep Manassas beautiful.

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A 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on the Neabsco Boardwalk in Woodbridge, police said. 

The boardwalk, which opened in 2019, is a popular destination for walkers and hikers and is a portion of the Potomac Heritage Scenic National Trail.