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Fraud Fighter: Shred sensitive documents to keep thieves out of your recycling bin

Shredding continues to be an important step in preventing identity fraud. Despite all of the online crimes out there, criminals don’t hesitate to dumpster dive for valuable sensitive personal information, warns AARP Virginia.

Investigators connect suspect in Manassas TD Bank robbery Dec. 7 with TD bank robbery in PWC Nov. 25

On Monday, Dec. 7, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit, in coordination with members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Manassas City Police Department, and Arlington Police Department, identified and charged the suspect sought in connection to the attempted bank robbery that occurred at the TD Bank located at 13630 Foulger Square in Woodbridge (22192) on Nov. 25.

SCC moratorium on utility service cut-offs to end Sept. 16

Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) is extending the existing general moratorium on utility shutoffs from Aug. 31 until Sept. 16. The extension gives the General Assembly, currently in special session, additional time to enact any legislation it may choose addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on utility customers, an SCC news release said.

Northam announces $70 million economic recovery fund for 7000 small businesses and nonprofits in Va.

Gov. Ralph Northam has announced $70 million for small businesses and nonprofit organizations whose normal operations were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will come through Rebuild VA, a new economic recovery fund, and grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to approximately 7,000 applicants to cover eligible expenses.

New railroad bridge for passenger traffic in Northern Virginia?

Rep. Rob Wittman is asking Congress to approve and fud a new Long Bridge to ease congestion along the I-95 corridor and cut down on the commuter travel time that plagues many VA-01 residents. The construction of a separate passenger-only bridge will allow freight to move more freely from the Port of Virginia, taking thousands of large trucks off of Virginia roadways.

Bull Run Republican Women’s Club awards scholarship

The Bull Run Republican Women’s Club (BRRWC) has announced the 2020 Prince William County student winner of its annual Scholarship for Excellence in Scholastic Achievement and Leadership Qualities.

NOVEC helps with meals for hospital workers and first responders

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) recently donated $1,000 to Centreville's Ciao Osteria restaurant to support its efforts to feed hospital workers and first responders during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Home under construction burglarized in Haymarket; siding reported missing

On May 11, 2020 at 12:40PM, Prince William County police officers responded to a residence located in the 15100 block of Haymarket Landings Dr. in Haymarket (20169) to investigate a burglary.

Uber driver reports 2 a.m. robbery at gunpoint in Dale City, hails off-duty police officer

On April 28, 2020 at 2:51AM, Prince William County police officers responded to the intersection of Dale Blvd. and Benita Fitzgerald Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 55-year-old man, was working as a driver for Uber when he was reportedly robbed by an unknown male passenger.

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