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.
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.
A Dale City resident who regularly bikes along Minnieville Road noticed a visible sign of change this week: a new traffic signal going up along the busy corridor.
“Took these pictures today at about 1–2 p.m. on my bike ride on Minnieville Road. Maybe newsworthy,” wrote Kevin Parker, who stopped to photograph construction crews erecting the signal. “If so, I would be happy to see you use one or more of them.”
The Rose Gaming Resort is teaming up with three Prince William County delegates to host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Saturday, November 22, at Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge. About 750 turkeys will be handed out free of charge to county residents on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 a.m.
The event is a partnership between The Rose’s parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and Delegates Luke Torian (D-24), Candi Mundon King (D-23), and Briana Sewell (D-25). It’s part of the company’s ongoing community engagement through its “Rosie’s Gives Back” program, which supports charitable causes across Virginia.
“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “The left lane will close from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, followed by a full closure from 10 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.”
During the full closure, ramps from Opitz Boulevard (Route 2000) and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes near mile marker 156.5 will also be closed. Southbound 95 Express Lanes traffic will be detoured to the general purpose lanes via the Dale Boulevard flyover and can re-enter the Express Lanes just past the Telegraph Road overpass in Stafford County.
An attempted armed robbery occurred in Woodbridge on November 2.
A 55-year-old man was approached by an unknown male suspect near Benita Fitzgerald Drive and Broker Lane in Dale City. The suspect displayed a knife and demanded the victim’s property before fleeing on foot. Fortunately, no property was taken, and the victim was unharmed.
“The southbound-running 95 Express Lanes will be closed between the exit for Dale Boulevard (Route 784) and the exit for Route 234 (Dumfries/Manassas) for Neabsco Creek bridge-related geotechnical work,” the Virginia Department of Transportation announced. “The full closure will take place from 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.”
“During the closure, the Opitz Boulevard ramp and the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes ramp to the southbound 95 Express Lanes will also be closed,” VDOT stated. “Traffic will be diverted to the southbound I-95 general purpose lanes via the flyover ramp providing access to the Dale Boulevard interchange.”
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.
A man from Woodbridge faces more than a dozen charges, including aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties, following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The case involves incidents dating back to 2020 with a victim under the age of 13.
Police also arrested a 17-year-old male after a shooting at Bar Louie in Gainesville, where he and another man were both injured. The juvenile faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in a felony.
