City of Manassas Park Police Department

06/17/2026

🚧 STREET PAVING NOTICE 🚧

Starting tomorrow, June 18th - June 22nd, paving work will be taking place on the following streets:

-Meeker Court
-Meeker Street
-Holden Drive
-Railroad Drive

Please be aware that construction activity, traffic delays, and temporary parking restrictions may occur during this time.

🚗 Need extra parking?
Residents have been directed to use the Manassas Park Police Department side parking lot and Blooms Park while paving operations are underway.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as these road improvements are completed. Thank you for helping keep the work zones safe for crews and neighbors! 🧡

06/16/2026

This week, members of the Manassas Park Police Department and Communications Division are attending Peer Support Training to strengthen their ability to support fellow first responders. 💙

🎗️This training provides valuable tools to recognize stress, promote wellness, build resilience, and offer support during challenging times. Investing in our people helps us better serve our community!

We are proud to continue prioritizing the well-being of our officers, dispatchers, and staff, because taking care of those who serve is just as important as serving others. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽❤️‍🩹🧠

06/16/2026

🚦Sgt. Pellath’s Traffic Safety Talk Tuesday 🚦

👋🏼 And we’re back! Did you know? Virginia’s ‘Move Over Law’ requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks, utility vehicles, and other vehicles displaying flashing lights on the roadside.

🚨 A simple lane change or reduction in speed can make a life-saving difference for first responders and roadside workers.

🚓 Move Over. Slow Down. Save Lives.
IT’S THE LAW!

06/15/2026

🎆 FIREWORKS SAFETY REMINDER – CITY OF MANASSAS PARK

🇺🇸 As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday, residents are reminded that the City of Manassas Park has specific laws governing the use of fireworks to help protect public safety and property.

📖 Manassas Park City Code § 9-53(a) makes it unlawful to transport, possess, sell, buy, use, ignite, or explode fireworks within the city unless specifically permitted by the ordinance.

🚫 The following fireworks are prohibited for use within the city:
• Firecrackers
• Cherry bombs
• Roman candles
• Bottle rockets
• Skyrockets
• Torpedoes
• Any fireworks that explode, launch into the air, or function as projectiles

✅ Certain novelty fireworks may be permitted, including:
• Sparklers
• Fountains
• Pharaoh's serpents
• Pinwheels (whirligigs)

👉🏼 However, under City Code § 9-53(b), even permissible fireworks may only be used on private property with the permission of the property owner.

🌲 Because city parks are public property, fireworks are not permitted in Manassas Park parks unless part of an authorized public display.

🎇 Organized public fireworks displays require approval and permitting through the Fire Marshal's Office pursuant to City Code § 9-66.

Please celebrate responsibly, follow local laws, and help keep our community safe this holiday season.

🔥 For complete ordinance information, see Chapter 9, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Manassas Park City Code.

06/14/2026

‼️ **UPDATE**
Allan Gutierrez-Amaya is now in custody.
Thank you to everyone who shared our post and assisted in spreading awareness. We appreciate the community’s support.

🚨 PUBLIC AWARENESS 🚨

The Manassas Park Police Department is asking the community to remain vigilant as a wanted subject remains at large at this time.

While there is no immediate threat to the general public, we encourage residents to stay aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity. If you see the individual, do not approach them. Instead, contact 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible regarding their location.

We appreciate the community’s assistance and cooperation as officers continue their efforts to safely locate this individual. Updates will be provided as they become available.

06/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations are in order! 🎧

The Manassas Park Police Department is proud to congratulate Dispatcher Ayala-Molina on graduating from Basic Dispatch School at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy!

📞 Over the past few weeks, Dispatcher Ayala-Molina has worked hard to develop the skills and knowledge needed to serve our officers and community as a public safety dispatcher. Dispatchers are often the first point of contact during emergencies, and their professionalism, dedication, and quick decision-making are critical to keeping our community safe.

Please join us in congratulating Dispatcher Ayala-Molina on this outstanding achievement. We are proud to have her as part of the MPPD family and look forward to all she will accomplish in her career! 💙🚓

06/12/2026

The forecast calls for sunshine, not speeding tickets! 🚔

☀️ Here’s a quick reminder of some of Virginia’s speeding laws to help keep our roads safe!

Slow down, stay cool, and arrive alive! 💙

06/12/2026

🥵 Feeling the heat? ☀️

With a Heat Advisory in effect, the Manassas Park Police Department is serving as a cooling center for anyone needing a break from the extreme temperatures.

If you need a place to cool down, stop by. We encourage everyone to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak heat hours, and check on elderly family members, neighbors, and pets.

Stay safe and stay cool!🧊

It's hot out there! Manassas Park is under a Heat Advisory.🔥 As a reminder, the Manassas Park Community Center, Police Department, and City Hall can serve as cooling centers for residents looking for a quick reprieve from the heat. ❄️ No membership is required.

📍 City of Manassas Park Police Department: 329 Manassas Drive (Open 24 hours/day)
📍 Manassas Park Community Center: 99 Adams Street (available during normal business hours)
📍 City Hall: 100 Park Central Plaza (available during normal business hours)

06/11/2026

As if our SRO’s couldn’t have been any more emotional about the last day of school, our students had to go and make it even harder by gifting us incredible artwork! 🎨🥹

A huge thank you to the students who gifted us these amazing drawings! We may wear badges, but we're definitely not tough enough to pretend these didn't make our day.

These drawings will be treasured reminders of the friendships, laughs, and memories we shared throughout the school year. 💙

Have a fun, safe, and wonderful summer. We can't wait to see everyone again next year! ☀️✏️