On February 15, 2023, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau charged a 58-year-old man in connection with the death of his infant son which stemmed from an incident that occurred at the family’s then-residence located in the 9600 block of Lafayette Ave in Manassas (20109) in November 1984.

Based on information and evidence collected during the investigation, detectives linked the person of interest, identified as a 19-year-old man from Manassas, as being responsible for the shooting death of the victim and malicious injury to a second man that occurred during the altercation. The alleged suspect and the deceased were reportedly known to one another. The investigation revealed the suspect confronted the victim over an owed debt prior to the shooting. Due to the death of the suspect, charges were not obtained in the Manassas homicide investigation; therefore, the identity of the alleged suspect is not being released. At this time, no other individuals are being sought in connection to the incident. The case will be considered closed by exception, death of offender.

On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:13AM, investigators with the Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Sudley Rd and Stepney Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a three-vehicle crash.

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:08 PM, Prince William fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 13000 block of Redstone Drive (Dale City) for a reported house fire. Smoke was showing and occupants were out of the structure, according to Matt Smolsky, assistant fire chief and fire marshal. No injuries were reported, Smolsky said.

On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2023 at approximately, 10:30 p.m., Manassas City Police responded to a shots fired call from inside of the 9400 block of West Street, in the City of Manassas, VA (CJ Finz restaurant). Upon arrival police discovered that a subject entered the bathroom and a loud noise, believed to be a gun shot, was heard by patrons.

According to Prince William County Police, the driver of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound on Richmond Hwy, when the driver slowed to make a right turn onto Williamstown Dr. As the vehicle slowed, the passenger opened her door and exited from the vehicle onto the roadway while the vehicle was still in motion.

Crews arrived with the home evacuated and smoke showing. The kitchen fire was quickly confirmed and extinguished. The fire caused moderate damage, according to Assistant Fire Chief Matt Smolsky.

On Jan. 24, 2023, detectives with Prince William County Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau concluded investigation into the robbery reported to have occurred at the Unique Sole, 2894 Garber Way in Woodbridge (22193,) on Nov. 25, 2022. While investigating the incident, detectives received information identifying seven suspects in connection to the robbery. Between January 17-24, 2023, the suspects were located and arrested or turned themselves in to police without incident.