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Prince William County police responded to a reported stabbing at a residence in the 3400 block of Vale Court in Woodbridge shortly after 8 a.m. on Saturday, February 21. Officers discovered four deceased individuals inside the home: three adults and a 2-year-old boy. All suffered knife-related injuries, according to preliminary findings.
Crime in Prince William County declined in 2025, with police reporting a 10.5% overall decrease and a nearly 19% drop in violent crime compared with 2024.
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Prince William County police conducted a precautionary search at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge on Tuesday after unconfirmed reports that a firearm had been seen inside the building, ultimately finding no weapon and reporting no injuries.
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The March for Peace, led by Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington, D.C., passed through Prince William County over the weekend, drawing large crowds despite bitterly cold temperatures.
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Lawson previously served with the Fairfax County Police Department and joins PWCPD’s western district operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities from Roberts Wesleyan College and a law degree from Rutgers School of Law.
Gunfire reported near a Woodbridge shopping center led police activity in Prince William County during the first days of February, according to police.
Officers responded to the 14200 block of Smoketown Road in Woodbridge after callers reported hearing multiple gunshots. Investigators found several shell casings in an alley behind the Prince William Square Shopping Center. No injuries or property damage were reported, and police did not release suspect information.
