Governor Ralph Northam has officially launched ConserveVirginia, a statewide, land conservation strategy that identifies high value lands and conservation sites in six categories.

On April 4 at 1:42PM, a School Resource Officer (SRO) received information of a potential threat of violence at Graham Park Middle School.

On April 7 at 6:26PM, while on proactive patrol, officers conducted a vehicle stop on a vehicle near Aden Rd. and Misty Creek Ct. in Nokesville (20181). During the stop, the driver, identified as the accused, was found to have outstanding arrest warrants. When officers attempted to detain the accused, he resisted and fled on foot.

The victim, a 31-year-old woman, reported to police that she had left her sleeping 2-year-old child in her unsecured, running vehicle just outside a business in the above area. After being in the store briefly, the victim observed her vehicle, a Toyota SUV, being driven away with her child still inside.

Prince William County Public Schools has hired Albert Ciarochi III as associate superintendent for support services. Ciarochi has more than 25 years of experience in education, the past six years as assistant superintendent of operations for Henrico County Public Schools.

Duane Mohr has received the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS’) highest award for volunteerism, a news release said. The agency selected Mohr as the nation’s top individual volunteer for outstanding contributions to the Earth Team Program through his work with the Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD).

Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump threatened to close the U.S.-Mexico border to stop immigrant families from crossing the southwest border, no matter the economic impact.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced April 2 that he will host a listening session with the United States Post Office (USPS) Richmond District Office in James City County on April 5 at 10 a.m. in Toana. The event will give residents a chance to voice mail delivery and customer service concerns, as well as share their suggestions for improvement.