On Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 8:30AM, Prince William County Police officers were reported to have responded to the 1500 block of Cherry Hill Rd. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a dog that was located with an injury consistent with being struck with a projectile.

Police discover hole in headboard of bed in Dumfries.

Stafford County Utilities has issued a boil water alert for areas in the northern part of the county due to complications from a water main break last night after heavy rainfall. There is no current evidence of contamination of drinking water. However, when pressure levels drop in larger areas of the system, Virginia Department of Health protocols call for additional testing that can take three to five days to complete.

Officers were initially called to an area hospital where a 24-year-old woman was brought to the facility suffering from a gunshot wound and later died.

New Behavioral Health Office will focus on “Right Help, Right Now” resources for students and help schools address students’ post-pandemic behavioral health challenges, according to Lisa Coons, Virginia's Superintendent of Public Instruction.

On January 4 at 1:00PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the 16200 block of Taconic Cl. in Dumfries (22025) to investigate an assault.

A variety of volunteer opportunities to help our community thrive are available in the New Year. Here are some of the upcoming needs for volunteers.

Homeowner smellssmoke and discovered the deck on fire. Cause under investigation. No one was injured.