Dog abandonment and brandishing of a firearm reported to Prince William County Police.

Fire crews or SWAT should not be cause for alarm if spotted swarming around the former Nokesville Elementary School in the weeks ahead. The now-closed school buildings and grounds will be used to provide realistic training to Prince William County first responders, enabling them to better serve all county residents.

Armed Robbery – On September 23rd at 1:24AM,prince William County Police officers responded to the 7-11 convenience store located at 13304 Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery.

On September 22nd at 2:41PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to Lake Ridge Middle School located at 12350 Mohican Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a report of someone with a gun near the school.

Burns & McDonnell’s Transmission & Distribution group won a competitive contract with the City of Manassas to provide electrical engineering services related to the design, evaluation, and maintenance of Manassas’ electrical and water systems, according to a news release from the Atlanta based firm.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) will administer the $22 million grant over the next seven years beginning with nearly 6,000 seventh grade low-income students in 16 school districts this year through GEAR UP programs and (eventually) college scholarships to increase preparation and enrollment for post-secondary education.

Supervisor W.S. “Wally” Covington, Brentsville District, submitted his letter of resignation from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Friday, Sept. 19, to accept a judgeship in the General District Court of Prince William County.

On September 19th at 9:24AM, officers responded to Fred Lynn Middle School located at 1650 Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a reported bomb threat.

Prince William County Police Department's crime report for Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.