PWC Police make arrest in connection with Jan. 9. 2025 shooting.

Sugar Grove Station, WV was a United States Navy military base to support part of National Security Agency’s surveillance operation. When it became unnecessary to house staff at the base, it was retired in 2015 and put up for auction to the highest bidder over $1 million. The site is in the National Radio Quiet Zone, so cell phones, WiFi and any equipment operating on radio frequencies are restricted from use.

On June 5, detectives from PWC Police Department's Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the murder of Najee Mason in the 14900 block of Potomac Heights Pl in Woodbridge on June 4. Preliminary investigation alleged that the suspect, identified as Abdisalam Ali ROBLE, fatally shot the victim following an altercation between them. Suspect and victim were roommates and known to one another.

A PWCS tradition for more than a decade, new Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) unit commanders and officers were inducted during a medal ceremony on May 26. The first event in 2004 involved only four schools and a handful of family members. Now there are units in nine schools and more than 1,600 cadets countywide, and their ranks are growing every year.

Graduation time should be a positive experience, one that a graduate will never forget. As your teen navigates this important life change there is much to do and talk about—but the most important conversation should come from you, the parent. Explain to your child that during graduation night and at other celebrations, safety is crucial in the planning process, and that alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes are not necessary for a fun time!

Amid roaring cheers and tears of joy, 26 graduates and 47 students in the Class of 2017 were honored on June 3 at Osbourn Park High School, home of the county’s School of Practical Nursing.

The City of Fairfax announces the opening of a third westbound lane along Route 50 (Fairfax Boulevard) from Bevan Drive to Jermantown Road. The improvements include the widening of south bound Jermantown Road to allow for two through lanes adjacent to the left turn lane and additional intersection improvements.

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is the featured agency for the 2016 International Bridge Conference being held June 7-10 at The Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD 20745.

Development Services Customers: The offices within the Prince William County Department of Development Services will be closed on Tuesday, June 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. The development counters (Zoning, Site Permits, Building Plan Intake and Building Permits) will also be closed during this same time period.