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Published August 2, 2024 at 7:00AM | Updated August 4, 2024 at 8:47AM

Prince William County Deputy Chief Jarad Phelps has retired after over 28 years of service. Phelps has been appointed as the Chief of Police for the Jacksonville Police Department in North Carolina.

“Jarad has served the Prince William County community with the utmost distinction for nearly three decades,” said Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham. “I sincerely congratulate him on his second chapter and future success, and I know he will serve the community of Jacksonville with the same compassion and professionalism he has shown here.”

Breaking News

Lake Ridge Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting During Response to Suicidal Call

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 1, 2024 at 7:58AM

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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation – On July 31 at 8:21PM, officers initially responded to a residence located in the 3400 block of Caledonia Cir in [Lake Ridge] (22192) for a report of a suicidal individual. A short time later, officers located the individual at an acquaintance’s residence in the nearby 3000 block of Bromley Ct. where he was found to be armed. The incident was contained, and over the course of the evening, officers attempted numerous times for the individual’s safe surrender. This morning, August 1, around 5:30 a.m., officers engaged the individual who was shot and killed. No officers or other community members were injured during the incident which remains contained. There is no active threat to the surrounding community. The deceased has been preliminarily identified as a 22-year-old man of Woodbridge. The Prince William County Police Department, at the request of Chief Peter Newsham, has requested the regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) to oversee the investigation as an independent body. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.

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Updated: Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Car Theft, Charge Him with Murder

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 27, 2024 at 10:30AM | Updated July 27, 2024 at 1:03PM

McBride

Updated 1 p.m. — Police have arrested the suspect they said jumped into a man’s car while he was standing outside, stole it, and then ran him over, killing him.

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Prince William County Supervisor Vega Discusses Crime, Community Safety

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 26, 2024 at 9:00AM

In a recent episode of Potomac Local Live, I talked with Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega about various pressing issues affecting the county.

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Police Report: Man Accused of Defiling Teen at Commuter Lots | Child, 6, Found Nearly Naked

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 7:30PM

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In March 2024, detectives launched an investigation into multiple sexual assaults in Woodbridge, Prince William County, involving a female victim under 18 and her acquaintance, Keith Richard Wilson, who allegedly assaulted her on several occasions, including in a commuter parking lot. Wilson, who had a supervisory role over the victim in the Civil Air Patrol, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties and turned himself in on July 22; his court date is pending, and he was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond.

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Catch and Release: The Controversial Policy Fueling Prince William’s Crime Debate

By Alan Gloss

Published July 24, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated July 26, 2024 at 5:51PM

Vega / Ashworth

In Prince William County, a catch-and-release style revolving justice system keeps more criminals on the street in the name of fairness.

A shooting at Manassas Mall on July 9, 2024, left two people injured, including one of five suspects in the case, underscores a more significant problem with the justice system in a much more progressive Prince William County.

Features

Police Announce Fourth Annual Community Fair

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2024 at 10:00AM

[Photo: Prince William County Government]

The fair aims to celebrate diversity and embrace unity within the community. Various public safety departments and agencies will participate, including the police, animal services, fire and rescue, the sheriff’s office, and the Department of Public Safety Communications.

Attendees can expect fun displays and activities, live music, food trucks, and more. The event engages the community with local public safety services and provides an enjoyable experience for all ages.

News

Police Report: 2 Shot | Fatal Hit & Run Suspect Photos | Teen, 16, Shot

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 23, 2024 at 3:25PM

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Early this morning, deputies responded to a shooting in the 11200 block of Ashby Drive, about four miles from Riverbend High School, finding a man and woman with multiple gunshot wounds.

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Police Report: Fatal Hit and Run | Shootings in Stafford, Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 22, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated July 27, 2024 at 11:40AM

Hit and run in Montclair

Updated 3:50 p.m. — Here are the latest police reports from around the area.

Felony Hit & Run – On July 20 at 6:53PM, officers responded to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment complex located in the 16400 block of Stedham Cl. in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a hit and run crash. The investigation revealed the victim, a 37-year-old man, was approached by an unknown individual while he was outside of his vehicle. At one point during the encounter, the suspect got into the victim’s vehicle, a gold Lexus SUV, and began to drive in reverse. The victim grabbed onto the vehicle before the SUV struck a separate unoccupied vehicle before moving forward. As the SUV continued forward, the victim was thrown off and subsequently run over. The suspect drove the stolen SUV out of the area prior to police arriving on the scene. The victim was treated at an area hospital for life-threatening injuries. The investigation continues as detectives attempt to identify and locate the suspect.

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Detectives Search for Blue Hyundai Elantra after Woman Found Dead

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 21, 2024 at 11:51AM

Detectives are searching for a 2017 blue Hyundai Elantra with Virginia license plate TVT-8777 involved in the July 18 homicide of an 18-year-old woman near Manassas. The vehicle was last seen leaving the crime scene, maybe in the Leesburg/Loudoun County area, and anyone with information was urged to contact Prince William County police.

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