Dumfries Man Wanted For Manassas Middle School Athletic Field Shooting Surrenders: Police Dumfries Man Wanted For Manassas Middle School Athletic Field Shooting Surrenders: Police
Dumfries Man Wanted For Manassas Middle School Athletic Field Shooting Surrenders: Police A Prince William man wanted in connection with a shooting at a middle school athletic field turned himself into police, authorities said.  Isaiah Gordon, 23, of Dumfries, was involved in the shooting that took place at the Benton Middle School athletic fields in Manassas around 10:23 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, according to Prince William County Police.  Responding officers found a large group of people fleeing the area along with a 24-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, police said. A 33-year-…
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police.  Newly released video footage obtained by F…
Prince William Man Steals Money & Car From Victim He Helped Move: Police Prince William Man Steals Money & Car From Victim He Helped Move: Police
Prince William Man Steals Money & Car From Victim He Helped Move: Police A man from Prince William County was arrested for robbing another man after helping him move, authorities said.  Dennis Merchant was behind a robbery that happened in the area of Nokesville Road and Fitzwater Drive in Nokesville around 12:14 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  A 41-year-old male victim told officers that he met Merchant earlier in the day to help him move his property.  While driving together, the two got into an argument that resulted in Merchant striking the victim and taking his money, police said.  Merchant then forced the …
Elderly Man Exposes Himself, Grabs Masseuse During Massage In Northern Virginia: Police Elderly Man Exposes Himself, Grabs Masseuse During Massage In Northern Virginia: Police
Elderly Man Exposes Himself, Grabs Masseuse During Massage In Northern Virginia: Police An 84-year-old man was arrested after twice exposing himself and grabbing the leg of his masseuse in Prince William County, authorities said. Charles Williams Lloyd Jr., of Woodbridge, was getting a massage at the Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa at Dillingham Square, when the incident occurred Thursday, May 12, around 3:20 p.m., county police said. While in the session, Lloyd grabbed the female masseuse's leg and made inappropriate gestures before exposing himself, authorities said. The employee covered Lloyd and continued the session.  When Lloyd exposed him…
Virginia Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Overdose Of Prince William Teen: Police Virginia Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Overdose Of Prince William Teen: Police
Virginia Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Overdose Of Prince William Teen: Police A 21-year-old Virginia man was arrested in connection with the fatal overdose of a 14-year-old from Prince William County, authorities said.  Latae’veion Woods, of Woodbridge, allegedly sold fentanyl-laced pills to the teen who was found dead inside his home on the morning of April 26, Prince William County Police said.  Investigation revealed the teen ingested counterfeit Percocet pills that contained an "extremely dangerous" amount of fentanyl, police said.  The 14-year-old's death occurred less than 48 hours after another fatal overdose of a 15-year-old, police …
Reward Offered For Gar-Field Fair Ground Shooting In Prince William County: Police Reward Offered For Gar-Field Fair Ground Shooting In Prince William County: Police
Reward Offered For Gar-Field Fair Ground Shooting In Prince William County: Police Authorities are offering a reward of up to $6,000 for information regarding a shooting that occurred in Prince William County earlier this year that injured a teenage girl.  The suspected shooter is described as a Black male, possibly in his teens, who was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black pants and white shoes at the time of the shooting.  The incident happened at the Gar-Field High School fair grounds in Woodbridge around 9:22 p.m. on April 15, Prince William County police said. Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdomen. …
Virginia Man Shot, Injured At Motel 6 In Prince William County: Police Virginia Man Shot, Injured At Motel 6 In Prince William County: Police
Virginia Man Shot, Injured At Motel 6 In Prince William County: Police One man is in the hospital and a suspect is in police custody following a shooting at a motel in Prince William County, authorities said.  Police responded to the shooting at the Motel 6 in Dumfries around 8 p.m. on Monday, May 9, Prince William County Police said on Twitter.   Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said.  A suspect was also taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing but police believe this was an isolated incident. 
Prince William Man Shot Female Relative Several Times During Argument: Police Prince William Man Shot Female Relative Several Times During Argument: Police
Prince William Man Shot Female Relative Several Times During Argument: Police A Virginia man has been arrested in connection with a recent domestic violence dispute at Prince William County home, authorities said.  Abebe Bruke, 48, was said to have fire multiple shots at a 50-year-old woman, who is Bruke's relative, after the two got into an argument, Prince William County Police said.  Police responded to a reported shooting in the 15300 block of Watermill Terrace in Woodbridge shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, Prince William County Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found a the woman suffering from gunshot wounds outside of the home, poli…
Man Caught Filming Women Inside Virginia Restaurant On Mother's Day (UPDATE) Man Caught Filming Women Inside Virginia Restaurant On Mother's Day (UPDATE)
Man Caught Filming Women Inside Virginia Restaurant On Mother's Day (Update) UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect but have not released their name. No victims have been announced and no charges have been made. The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who was unlawfully filming women inside a local business on Mother's Day. An employee at the Black Sheep Restaurant in Manassas found a man recording women under the bathroom stalls with his cellphone around 2:25 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, police said.  When the manager confronted to man, he fled to a nearby wooded area. No victims have been identified yet…
Police ID 18-Year-Old Shot Dead In Virginia Condo Complex Lot Police ID 18-Year-Old Shot Dead In Virginia Condo Complex Lot
Police ID 18-Year-Old Shot Dead In Virginia Condo Complex Lot An 18-year-old man was shot and killed during an argument in a Prince William County apartment complex parking lot early Sunday, May 8, authorities said. Michael Arthur, of Dumfries, was hospitalized with gunshot wounds suffered at during an argument in the parking lot of Somerset Pointe Apartments in Gainesville around 1 a.m., county police said. Hospital staff notified police who responded to the scene, and Arthur was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported, however, two parked and uncoupled vehicles sustained damage from being struck by gunfire.  Preliminarily information…
Hit-Run Driver Wanted For Robbery Tries Fleeing VA Crash Scene In Uber: Sheriff Hit-Run Driver Wanted For Robbery Tries Fleeing VA Crash Scene In Uber: Sheriff
Hit-Run Driver Wanted For Robbery Tries Fleeing VA Crash Scene In Uber: Sheriff A man wanted for robbery in Prince William County was arrested after he rear-ended a truck while unlicensed in Stafford County, walked away from the scene and then tried hopping in an Uber, authorities said. Cornelius McGriff, 29, of Stafford, parked at a Walmart in Stafford County after rear-ending the truck in his Toyota Camry around 8:20 p.m. May 6, the county sheriff's office said. McGriff told the other driver he did not have a license or insurance, and left the scene on foot toward Garrisonville Road, authorities said. A deputy found that McGriff was also wanted for robbery in Prince…
This Virginia County Needs Your Help To Spot An Invasive Insect This Spring This Virginia County Needs Your Help To Spot An Invasive Insect This Spring
This Virginia County Needs Your Help To Spot An Invasive Insect This Spring The Prince William County Department of Public Works is seeking the public's help in reducing the spread of an invasive species that can feed on more than 100 different trees and plants.  The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) presents a challenge every spring as their eggs, which can survive the winter, begin to hatch. While the pest's presence has been limited to certain areas, the county is trying to proactively control the insects' spread before it worsens.  “We’re still trying to look for areas where it is,” said Forest and Pest Management Branch Environmental Analyst Valerie Huel…