Prince William County police investigated shots fired at a Dumfries residence and an attempted burglary in Woodbridge. Stafford authorities also handled multiple fraud reports and public intoxication cases.
This daily police blotter compiles the latest incidents from area law enforcement agencies.
“The Normandy Pedestrian Bridge, which connects the Rappahannock Canal Trail to Normandy Avenue within the Normandy subdivision, has deteriorated to a point at which we have determined to temporarily close it,” the City of Fredericksburg announced. “To help maintain access to the Canal Trail during repair/construction, a temporary detour has been established via the Fall Hill Pedestrian Bridge (1,500 feet to the west) near the Fall Hill Avenue and Mary Washington Boulevard traffic circle.”
“Projects like this help ensure our trail network remains accessible, and enjoyable for years to come,” said Jenny Casarotti, Director of Parks, Recreation and Events. “We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we make these, and other improvements, throughout our Parks.”
“The county is aware that the Non-Emergency Public Safety line, 703-792-6500, is experiencing difficulties and is working on resolving it,” Prince William County Government announced. “In the interim, if you have a non-emergency to report please call 703-792-6590. If you have an emergency please call 911.”
The temporary alternate number for non-emergencies is 703-792-6590 while county officials address the outage with the primary line.
“A woman of action,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported.
“I hope there is an awakening that comes from this tragedy,” Stephon Myers said.
“The Manassas Park Police Department is asking the community to remain vigilant as a wanted subject remains at large at this time,” Manassas Park Police announced. “If you see the individual, do not approach them. Instead, contact 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible regarding their location.”
While there is no immediate threat to the public, officers continue efforts to locate the person and will provide updates as available.
“The proposed zoning text amendment simply will restrict any further by-right development of data centers in Prince William County,” InsideNoVa reported. “That means any and all new data center projects will have to be approved or disapproved by the board.”
“As I said last year when I gave my directive to begin retiring the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District, the overlay has created a situation where data center projects are authorized to build by right, bypassing review by the county’s Planning Department, Planning Commission, and even the Board of Supervisors,” Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye told InsideNoVa.
The sessions come as the county continues to review multiple data center applications, a hot-button issue for many residents concerned about infrastructure strain, noise, visual impacts, traffic on roads like U.S. 1 (Richmond Highway) and Kings Highway, and the county’s rural-suburban character.
Active or recently active proposals include the Eskimo Hill Technology Center (south of Eskimo Hill Road, east of Potomac Creek Drive in the Falmouth Election District), proposing roughly 680,000 square feet of data center space on about 142 acres.
“The Prince William Art Society presents ‘Nostalgia’, a group exhibition featuring work by 25 local artists and members,” Virginia ARTfactory announced. “Through a wide range of artistic interpretations, the works in the exhibition serve as portals into moments that feel half-remembered—places once known, emotions once lived, and histories inherited rather than personally experienced.”
The show runs July 10 through August 9, 2026, at the ARTfactory gallery, 9419 Battle St. in Historic Manassas, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 11, from 6–8 p.m. Exhibition programming is sponsored by Micron. Participating artists include Danielle Bancroft, Fatima Batool, Zee Berrios, Staci Blanchard, Larry Burch, Evelyn Chatters, Doreen Dauer, Katie Keller Dugan, Scott Elliott, Michelle Evans, Nicole M Fisher, Kathleen Gates, Sheri Herrick, Lizzy B. Javier, Absku KOY, Sandra Lewin, Donna Liguria, April Mckether, Mark Murphy, Katharine Owens, L Palladino, Tom Payne, Mandy Powell, Tinnetta Putney and Bettie Sperty.
“A Virginia legislative report found seven rural hospitals are at the highest risk of financial distress or closure under at least one national assessment model,” The Center Square reported. “All seven reported negative operating margins in 2024.”
Staff told commission members that rural hospitals face challenges including lower patient volumes, higher percentages of Medicare and Medicaid patients, workforce shortages and rising operating costs.
