Prince William

Prince William police: “On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Police Chief Peter Newsham recognized several department members during a promotion ceremony. Since the last promotion ceremony, 23 sworn and professional staff members listed below have been promoted and were given the opportunity to be recognized by department leadership, their peers, and loved ones at today’s ceremony. The ceremony was held at Grace Life Community Church in Bristow. The Police Department takes great pride in supporting our members who have progressed in their careers and congratulates them on their achievements.”

See the complete list of promotions.


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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares was in Manassas today, Thursday, May 25, 2023, to discuss a new plan to give child ID kids to middle school students.

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Prince William

Prince William police are now seeking tips from anyone who witnessed the crash.

Fatal Crash Investigation – On April 29 at 11:15PM, officers responded to the intersection of Old Bridge Rd. and Colby Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a two-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2020 Kia Sorento was stopped at a red traffic light on Old Bridge Rd. at the intersection with Colby Dr. when the driver of a 2011 Ford F-150 truck, identified as the accused, failed to stop, striking the Kia from behind.


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Despite heavy rain and thunderstorms, the Prince William County Police Department collected more than 288 pounds of unused and expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

The police department accepted the medications at UVA Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, UVA Haymarket Medical Center, and Sentara Lake Ridge.