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Shots Fired in Woodbridge and Manassas, Man Arrested After Assaulting Officers

Published January 2, 2026 at 10:53AM

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Prince William County police investigated two separate incidents involving gunfire into homes on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—fortunately, no injuries were reported in either case.

In Woodbridge, around 5:16 a.m. on January 1, a bullet shattered a glass door at the Dale Forest Apartments on Wabash Place. Two shell casings were found nearby. The day before, near Manassas, a bullet entered a home on Lucasville Road around 3:26 p.m. No injuries were reported in either incident, and both cases are under investigation as reckless handling of a firearm.

VRE board backs funding agreement for Woodbridge station platform extension

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 31, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated December 31, 2025 at 2:20PM

The Woodbridge VRE station [Photo: VRE]

The action authorizes VRE to seek approval from its governing commissions to execute a Capital Project Funding Addendum with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, thereby enabling the project to proceed to planning, environmental review, and design.

The Woodbridge project is part of VRE’s broader effort to prepare stations and infrastructure for longer trains and future rail capacity improvements. Approval of the funding addendum is required for VRE to access state-supplied matching funds under an existing master agreement with VPRA.

Explained: New Affordable Housing Fund Policies, Guidelines in Prince William

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 31, 2025 at 1:00PM

The James McCoart Building at the Prince William County Government Center. [Photo by Uriah Kiser/Potomac Local News]

Earlier this month, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved the policies and guidelines for the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF). But what does this mean?

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Eight displaced after accidental kitchen fire in Woodbridge home

By Potomac Local News

Published December 30, 2025 at 2:00PM

A house fire displaced eight people Sunday evening in Woodbridge after an accidental stove activation sparked a blaze in the kitchen.

Fire crews were called to the 4200 block of Gustus Drive in Dale City about 6:30 p.m. and arrived to find an active fire in a single-family home’s kitchen. All five adults and three children inside had safely evacuated, thanks to working smoke detectors, according to a release from Prince William County Fire and Rescue.

Fredericksburg man dies in I-95 crash in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published December 30, 2025 at 1:53PM

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 95 in Prince William County.

The crash happened at 7:20 a.m. on December 27, 2025, in the southbound lanes near the 150-mile marker. According to police, a 2006 Ford F-250 pickup truck veered off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail. The impact caused the attached trailer to detach, and both the truck and trailer overturned.

Prince William supervisors approve airport authority extension, push back on Stafford name change

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 29, 2025 at 1:00PM

Prince William County supervisors approved a long-term extension of the Stafford Regional Airport Authority agreement on Tuesday.

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Armed Robbery in Manassas Shopping Center

By Press Release

Published December 29, 2025 at 8:00AM

A 59-year-old man was the victim of an armed robbery on December 24 in Manassas. The incident occurred in a shopping center parking lot near Balls Ford Rd and Stream Walk Ln. The victim was approached by two men and a woman, one of whom was armed with a handgun and knife. They forced him into his vehicle, assaulted him, and stole his wallet before fleeing. The suspects are described as two Hispanic men in their early 20s and a Hispanic woman in her late teens. The victim sustained minor injuries.

In a separate incident, a commercial burglary was reported at the Luxury Gold & Diamond kiosk inside Potomac Mills in Woodbridge. Jewelry was stolen overnight on December 20, but no suspect information is available.

Facilities Director Lays out Judicial Center Expansion Plans

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 26, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated December 26, 2025 at 5:09PM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

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Prince William Board Approves 500+ Units Near Manassas After Planning Commission Denial

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published December 26, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated December 26, 2025 at 5:10PM

The area of Hoadly Road up for consideration. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

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Basement fire displaces four from Dale City townhouse

By Potomac Local News

Published December 23, 2025 at 3:30PM

A fire that broke out Monday evening has left four residents without a home after damaging a Dale City townhouse.

Fire and rescue crews responded at 6:45 p.m. on December 22, 2025, to the 15100 block of Catalpa Court. Upon arrival, they found heavy smoke coming from the townhouse. All occupants had safely evacuated the building before firefighters arrived.