On May 6, detectives from the Homicide Unit received confirmation that the victim located on April 29 near a drainage ditch in the area of Cotton Mill Rd and Griffin Ave in Woodbridge was Lizeth Yadira LOPEZ. Detectives are currently working in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the results of the autopsy

A total of 1,876.4 pounds of expired or unused prescription medications were collected at three hospital locations in the greater Prince William County area during "Take-Back Day" on Saturday, April 30.

In response to recent attempts of legislatures to limit the rights of LGBT people and transgender students, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), along with 38 Senate Democrats, urged the Department of Education to release comprehensive guidance on the full scope of protections afforded to transgender and gender non-conforming students in US middle schools, high schools, and colleges.

The Annual Suicide Awareness Walk will be held for the second year at Forest Park High School (FPHS) on Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. Forest Park High School is located at 15721 Forest Park Drive, Woodbridge VA 22193.

Manassas police are seeking information about an April 28 incident that occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the 9700 block of Main Street when a girl, 9, was approached outside her apartment building by a white male in his 20s. After a brief exchange, the male left in a van, police said.

“With mosquito season upon us, prevention is the key to combating the threat of Zika virus,” Gov. Terry McAuliffe was quoted as saying in a press release.

Medication take-back sites will be at three location hospital collection sites at Novant Health Prince William Medical Center (Prince William Hospital in Manassas), Sentara (hospital) Lake Ridge, or Novant Health Haymarket (hospital) Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.

In a series of four 2-hour classes starting April 28, participants can learn strategic ways to manage Type 2 diabetes. The program includes nutrition education, medication guidance and counseling on self-management. A Registered Dietitian, a Registered Nurse and retired Medical Doctor lead the program offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension.