“Mr. Hill has previously been convicted of acts of domestic violence stemming from an incident that occurred in 2019 involving a different female victim,” The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney announced. “Mr. Agee subjected his victim to years of threats and physical harm until she finally had the courage to report to what was happening to law enforcement.”

“Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homicide across the nation. A recent study has shown that victims of strangulation are more than 750 times more likely to become victims of either attempted or completed homicides. My office takes domestic violence cases very seriously and will vigorously pursue justice for victims,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth stated.


The future of one of Virginia’s oldest buildings — and a cornerstone of Dumfries’ 275-year history — is at the center of a growing dispute between the Town of Dumfries and the nonprofit that has operated it for more than half a century.

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After more than two years of study, research, and public debate, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to decide how strictly to regulate industrial noise from data centers.

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Fears that the opening of The Rose gaming resort and new Route 1 traffic patterns would bring a wave of crime to Dumfries have not come true, the town’s police chief told the Town Council this week.

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“The PWCPD Crime Prevention Unit invites County residents to join us for our annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,” Prince William County Police Department announced. “This free event will be in Macy’s main parking lot at Manassas Mall. Come out for treats and practical crime-prevention tips.”

 


“Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious vehicles or activity in the area of Minnieville Rd between the PW Pkwy and Dale Blvd, including side streets, on the morning of Oct. 20… to contact police,” the Prince William County Police Department stated.

“On October 20 at 12:12PM, officers responded to the 14700 block of Dodson Dr in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed a United States Postal Service carrier was delivering mail… when their vehicle was approached by an unknown masked man who implied he was armed. The suspect took several packages from the truck before leaving the area in an older white sedan,” police said.


“Yes, to some people’s surprise, even Gainesville, Bristow and Haymarket – we have very real hunger needs,” said state Sen. Danica Roem, who represents parts of western Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. “[This] is why the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry exists that far west in the first place,” InsideNoVa reported.

“We were deeply disturbed to hear that the USDA has instructed states to stop processing SNAP benefits for November and were surprised by your recent comments that the program will ‘run out of money in two weeks,’” wrote U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the use of contingency and transfer funds to sustain the program.


“Right now, Guzman’s campaign is airing TV ads attacking Lovejoy and tying him to former President Donald Trump in a district where many federal employees live,” 7News reported. “‘He’s attacking our jobs, our healthcare, our rights, and Ian Lovejoy is helping Trump do it,’ one of Guzman’s ads says.”

“Lovejoy is hitting back. In his campaign ads, Lovejoy points to some voters’ concerns about a bill Guzman told 7News she wanted to introduce when she was in the House. In October 2022, Guzman explained that her bill would create child abuse charges for parents if they do not affirm their LGBTQ child’s sexual orientation and gender identity.”


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