Five males from Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County were charged with a total of 94 felonies and held without bond following arrests on May 9, 2014 after a lengthy investigation by three local police departments in collaboration with Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force.

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe kicked off National Women’s Health Week May 12-17 with four significant announcements that a news release says demonstrates "his commitment to protecting Virginia women’s rights to make their own healthcare decisions."

Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development wants to know how people think federal money should be spent over the next five years. To find the answers, the office will hold two meetings on May 15.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges Americans to prepare their families and businesses for hurricanes and tropical storm emergencies with a communications plan, a kit of essential items and reviewing insurance policies with an insurance agent.

Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Monday, May 5, 2014

This campaign is aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes with motor vehicles. During the campaign, police officers will focus attention on vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle violations that are known to contribute to these types of crashes.

Although many roads in the Nokesvile & Gainesville-Haymarket area have water problems, the meeting on the proposed boundaries for the 12th high school will be held as scheduled tonight, April 30, at Brentsville District High School.

Parents of school children should be prepared with alternate plans for transportation and student pick up in areas prone to flooding. Monitor pwcs.edu, school Web sites, and PWCS Facebook page for bus delays.