A high-visibility, human trafficking prevention and public outreach initiative began today, April 18, in Virginia. Va. State Police in partnership with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Virginia Trucking Association are involved in the effort known as Operation Safe Passage.

County police investigate three shootings

Investigators with the Prince William County Police Department 's Crash Investigation Unit obtained additional charges - preventing the calling of emergency services - for the driver involved in the fatal collision Nov. 15 in the area of Centreville Rd. /Conner Drive, Manassas, police said.

Investigators with the Prince William County Police Department 's Crash Investigation Unit obtained additional charges - preventing the calling of emergency services - for the driver involved in the fatal collision Nov. 15 in the area of Centreville Rd. /Conner Drive, Manassas, police said.

"Across the country, courts often impose fines and fees without considering an individual’s ability to pay—disproportionately impacting low income communities and communities of color. This legislation provides state and local courts with new and expanded federal funding opportunities to reform these punitive policies.

On Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2:20AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to Bristow Vapes located at 10985 Nokesville Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate an attempted burglary. The investigation revealed that the store owner received an alarm notification at the business shortly after leaving.

On Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, members of the Manassas City Police Department-Prince William County-Manassas Park Joint Narcotics Task Force conducted an investigation and subsequently made arrests in the 9900 block of Confederate Trail. Detectives had observed multiple suspected drug deals occurring in and around the area, according to a news release.

On Tuesday, Oct.19 , 2021 at 8:15PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 1400 block of Cottonwood Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that a verbal altercation escalated between two groups of men who were outside near the above area. During the encounter, members of both groups exchanged gunfire before fleeing the area in either a vehicle or on foot.