On Tuesday during the Prince William County Board of Supervisors meeting, Police Chief Peter Newsham discussed a myriad of issues, from programs they have initiated to defending a recent investigation of a private citizen who sent an email to Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey. Although most of the conversation stemmed from the latter, there was […]
Today, gubernatorial candidate Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond) released the following statement committing to fight for an end to qualified immunity in Virginia as Governor and calling for substantive accountability and transparency in law enforcement. This comes on the heels of the December 5th incident in which Caron Narazio, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved funding in the FY2021 budget to support a Co-Responder Program consisting of a collaborative effort between the county police department and community services department in order to address mental health calls in the county. It consists of three police officers, three clinicians from the community cervices department, […]
Protesters are gathering in Richmond and Charlottesville today as the outrage continues over the death of Xzavier Hill, an 18-year-old Black man who was killed by Virginia State Police on January 9, 2020. Hill, a resident of Charlottesville, was allegedly speeding down I-64 early in the morning when a police radar registered his speed at […]
Former Metropolitan Police Department Chief Peter Newsham has come under fire since his appointment in November to become the new chief in Prince William County. He comes to the Commonwealth’s second largest county with a checkered history, and calls for rescinding his appointment have been widespread. This weekend, the people will continue to let their […]
We are asking Supervisor Kenny Boddye to motion to rescind Prince William County’s offer of employment to Peter Newsham and live up to the progress promises of his campaign. He vowed to fight for change and accountability in our community, but we have yet to see it.
On Tuesday December 15th, Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors (BOCS) convened for their final meeting of the year. The agenda included an update from Prince William Health District Doctor, Alison Ansher and Resolution 5-D brought by Acting Chief of Police, Jared Phelps. Resolution 5-D was created to establish a Northern Virginia Critical Incident Response […]
“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In modern society, officials are elected by the people based on more than just experience and ability, they are voted in based on trust. Whether it’s an incumbent or someone new, constituents go to the […]
On November 25, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) announced the hiring of Peter Newsham as the new Prince William County (PWC) Police Chief. Former PWC Police Chief, Barry Barnard, the fourth chief in the county who held the role for four years, retired in July of this year. Deputy Chief, Jarad Phelps […]
Peter Newsham’s departure from the Metropolitan Police Department has sparked celebration in D.C. with good reason. His hiring in Prince William represents a fundamental failing by the Board of County Supervisors.
