On October 25, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit obtained additional information that led to the identity of the suspect sought in connection to the shooting incident that was reported to have occurred in the 12800 block of Island House Lp. in Woodbridge (22192) on October 17.

The National Park Service (NPS) has postponed the previously announced weekend closing of Arlington Memorial Bridge. The closing is now scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 and will last until 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 3. As you turn your clocks back, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue (http://www.pwcgov.org/fire) reminds residents to change the battery in their smoke alarms. When properly installed and maintained, working smoke alarms save lives and protect against injury and loss due to fire.

In July 2019, detectives with the Special Victims Unit began an investigation into sexual abuse committed in the Haymarket (20169) area of Prince William County between August 2007 and November 2008.

On October 26, the suspect sought in connection to the brandishing that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in 2800 block of Woodmark Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) on October 20 was arrested.

On October 29, 2019 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Leighton Pl for a report of a shooting. One victim was transported to a local area hospital.

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered a strange new organelle inside our cells that helps to prevent cancer by ensuring that genetic material is sorted correctly as cells divide.

During the encounter, the victim was struck several times in the head and face and transported to an area hospital with significant injuries.