By: Natalie McFarland

The Prince George County Police Department and Prince George Fire Company 5 joined together to celebrate Anthony, a young boy from Prince George County with a surprise birthday drive-by on Saturday, July 23. Officer Jones, who wanted to make Anthony's birthday extra special, got a small gift…

Community encouraged to donate supplies for Back-to-School Fair through August 11

On 07/21/2022, the Prince George County Police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Boulevard for a shoplifting. On 07/21/2022 at approximately 7:50 PM, a suspect entered a store, stole an assortment of over-the-counter medications, and proceeded to leave the store without paying.

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Dixie O’Hare is returning to small business ownership in partnership with her daughter, Kieran, and her other three daughters in supporting roles, with partner, Pete Lewis, to bring quality take-out food and catering to the area.  Ms. O’Hare grew up around food service with her mother, who m…

By: Natalie McFarland

On 07/13/2022, the Prince George County Police responded to the 5200 block of Oaklawn Blvd for a suspicious incident. The subject shown below was observed arriving in the vehicle pictured below, trespassing on private property, leaving, and then returning before gaining entry into a building…

The Farmer Street Pool in Petersburg has re-opened after two long years. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department said the pool was already in need of renovations before it closed due to pandemic protocols. The water and pool conditions continued to worsen while it sat untouched for two ye…

On 07/19/2022, Prince George County Police responded to the 5400 block of Mulberry Drive for a motor vehicle theft. On the night of 07/18/2022, the below pictured 2020 ATV Polaris, black in color, was parked in the backyard of the owner’s residence around 8 PM. It was found missing on 07/19/…

By: Natalie McFarland

On 07/14/2022, the Prince George County Police responded to the 12200 block of South Crater Road for a report of a credit card fraud.

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By: Natalie McFarland 

By: Natalie McFarland

Colonial Heights Senior Commonwealth’s Attorney Erin Barr was sworn in on July 1, as Dinwiddie County’s acting Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Families were able to enjoy a day of fun activities on July 4, at the Pamplin Historical Park. Living historians portraying the Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers shared why they fought and explained the equipment and life of the men during the War for Independence and the American Civ…

By: Natalie McFarland

Prince George County Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 9300 block of Robin Road on Thursday, June 30, just shortly after 10:30 p.m.

By: Natalie McFarland

By: Natalie McFarland

Prince George County Public Schools will open for the 2022-23 School Year on September 6, 2022. Parents/guardians are encouraged to call and schedule an appointment this summer at the school their child will be attending in the coming year.

By: Natalie McFarland

Prince George County Public Schools and the Prince George County Department of Social Services continue their partnership to support local students through this summer's upcoming Back-to-School Fair.

By: Natalie McFarland

Vanessa Crawford, a sheriff in the City of Petersburg, has been named “Sheriff of the Year.” “Sheriff of the Year” is a national award that considers sheriffs from all over the country. Crawford was the first woman ever to be nominated for the award.

On 06/26/2022, the Prince George County Police responded to the 1900 block of Colonial Crossings Drive for a shoplifting. On 06/26/2022 at approximately 9:02 PM, two suspects entered a store, stole cases of alcohol, and proceeded to leave the store without paying. 

On June 30, 2022, at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Prince George County Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 9300 block of Robin Road. Officers determined that a Toyota Corolla, a four-door sedan, was traveling southbound on Robin Road when it crested the hill striking a…

Prince George County Public Schools honored student Nicholas Coleman by decorating a chair in his remembrance for the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony. Nicholas died of brain cancer on August 17, 2021.

By: Natalie McFarland 

On Saturday, June 18, The Prince George County High School Class of 2022 graduates were able to celebrate their achievements together as a class for the first time since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There were over 400 students to graduate. (PGCPS PHOTO)

On 06/14/2022, the Prince George County Police responded to the 6300 block of Courthouse Road for a larceny. On 06/13/2022 at approximately 10:15 a.m., the suspect shown here stole a bag of money from behind the counter of said address. The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a blu…

Between the dates of 06/03/2022 and 06/11/2022, an unknown person(s) entered the victim’s yard at the 1900 block of Fine Street and took a black in color 2021 Arising 12’ enclosed trailer. Inside the trailer was the victims 1999 Harley Davidson FXDWG motorcycle.

By: Natalie McFarland

By: Natalie McFarland

The Prince George County Police Department held its annual Torch Run on Thursday, June 9. The torch run is a fundraising campaign by law enforcement agencies to benefit their local Special Olympics Program. The PGCPD began their run 9a.m. starting at the Tractor Supply at Wagner Way and ende…

By: Natalie McFarland

Toddler Fun & Fitness Class, a program for pre-school children ages 2-4 registration has begun. The class will be held Tuesday and Thursday mornings OR evenings at Walton Elementary School Gym (4101 Courthouse Rd., Prince George, Va. 23875) from 10:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. OR 5:30 P.M. – 6:0…

On Wednesday June 1, a 34-year-old inmate Fielding Bolton was found dead at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Petersburg Medium federal prison located in Prince George County, VA.

The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) has released its 26th annual VSBA Showcases for Success directory, highlighting successful K-12 programs in Virginia’s public schools. Prince George County Public Schools is one of 32 school divisions from across the Commonwealth that has program…

By: Natalie McFarland

The Colonial Heights Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving a crime involving a stolen car on Wednesday, May 25. Police said officers responded to the 2400 block of Boulevard in Colonial Heights in reference to a stolen vehicle. The victim’s purse – containing their cre…

By: Natalie McFarland

Seniors from Dinwiddie County High School joined County leaders today at the Robert and Betty Ragsdale Community Center for Government Day. Twice each year (Spring and Fall), high school seniors enrolled in a Government course find themselves immersed in an activity where they are the decisi…

May 15–21 is National EMS Week; May 18 is EMS for Children Day

By William Pitts 

Jeffrey Stoke was recently sworn in as the new County Administrator for Prince George. 

Five Prince George High School seniors will have the opportunity to teach in their community upon completion of their teaching degrees as part of the school district's new Future Teacher Pipeline program, encouraging aspiring teachers to serve as educators in their hometown schools.

Mrs. Shawn Holt, a physical education teacher at William A. Walton Elementary School has been selected as Prince George County Public Schools’ 2022 Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year honor recognizes the educators whose efforts help support the instructional and socioemotional need…