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Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction At Virginia Dog Park: Police Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction At Virginia Dog Park: Police
Suspect At Large After Attempted Abduction At Virginia Dog Park: Police The search is on as they continue their attempts to track down a man who attempted to abduct a woman near an area park in Alexandria. Officers were called to the Holmes Run Dog Park at around 6 p.m. late on Tuesday afternoon, when a woman reported that she was grabbed from behind and had to fight off her attacker, who proceeded to flee the area before police arrived. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, officials said that detectives were pounding the pavement, re-canvassing the area and speaking with business and warehouse owners along Wheeler Avenue and South Gordon Street, who may have information reg…
Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Park, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Park, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Park, Police Say (Developing) Police in Alexandria are pulling out all the stops as they look to track down a man who attempted to abduct a woman near an area park. Officers were called to Tarleton Park at around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night in the area of South Gordon Street and Wheeler Avenue, when a man attempted to take a woman. According to the Alexandria Police Department, the suspect, described as a White man with brown hair, wearing a blue sweatshirt and camouflage shorts, attempted to pull the woman into a wooded area, though she was able to escape. In response, the department established a perimeter in the area, K…
Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Police K9, Helicopter Used To Search For Attempted Abduction Suspect In Virginia (Developing) A police helicopter and K9 unit in Fairfax County were called in late on Wednesday afternoon as the department probed a possible attempted abduction, authorities say. There was a heavy police presence in the area of 10200 Main Street after 5 p.m. on July 3, as investigators looked into reports of an attempted abduction of an adult in the middle of the day. According to the Fairfax City Police Department, the suspect was described as a Black or Hispanic man wearing a white striped shirt.  It is believed that the suspect and victim do not know each other. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wedne…
Husband Shot Wife's Vehicle During Argument At Spotsy Home, Sheriff Says Husband Shot Wife's Vehicle During Argument At Spotsy Home, Sheriff Says
Husband Shot Wife's Vehicle During Argument At Spotsy Home, Sheriff Says A man who allegedly fired a gun at his wife during a dispute at their Virginia home landed him behind bars after she flagged down a Spotsylvania County Sheriff's deputy at court and told her tale. Late in the morning on May 22, officials say that a deputy was approached by a woman who advised that her husband, 25-year-old Everette William Cadden III fired a shot at her amid an argument.  After seeing damage on her vehicle consistent with gunfire, deputies responded to the couple's Spotslyvania home in the 6700 block of Morris Road, where he was arrested. No injuries were reported. Ca…
Drunken Man, 53, Chases Vehicle Occupied By Children In Leesburg Drunken Man, 53, Chases Vehicle Occupied By Children In Leesburg
Drunken Man, 53, Chases Vehicle Occupied By Children In Leesburg A Leesburg man is arrested for drunkenly chasing a vehicle occupied by children earlier this week, authorities said. Allen K. Shreve III, 53, was following the victim's vehicle and trying to hit it with his own just after 6 p.m. on the 800 block of Anne Street SW on Wednesday, April 10, local police said. Responding officers determined that Shreve knew the victim, had at one point blocked the free passage of the victim’s vehicle, leading the victim to drive across multiple lawns while being pursued by Shreve, police said. Shreve also struck and knocked down a fire hydrant. The victim'…
Woman Assaulted, Dragged Toward Burglars' Car In Botched Virginia Robbery: Police Woman Assaulted, Dragged Toward Burglars' Car In Botched Virginia Robbery: Police
Woman Assaulted, Dragged Toward Burglars' Car In Botched Virginia Robbery: Police Police say that several people are at large after a violent attempted abduction in Virginia. Early on Sunday morning, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to an attempted burglary in Manassas when a verbal altercation rapidly turned physical.  The incident was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10 in the 9500 block of Clemantis Street in Manassas. According to police, a group of people were attempting to break into a residence when the homeowner, a 21-year-old woman, arrived back at her place. When she engaged them, it is alleged that th…
Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say
Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say Police in Fairfax County are investigating an attempted abduction near an elementary school that they say happened this week. A tall, thin, black male grabbed a 10-year-old child by the arm around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, near Island Creek Elementary School on Morning View Lane in Alexandria, Fairfax County police said. "The child was able to pull away and quickly run back to the school," police said, noting the suspect was wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and had a black backpack. Officers, with the assistance of our K9 and helicopter, searched the area, but the man was not found. Dete…
Attempted Abduction Goes Awry For Not-So Sneaky Suspect Targeting Teen In PWC, Police Say Attempted Abduction Goes Awry For Not-So Sneaky Suspect Targeting Teen In PWC, Police Say
Attempted Abduction Goes Awry For Not-So Sneaky Suspect Targeting Teen In PWC, Police Say Days after a creep assaulted and attempted to abduct a teen girl in Prince William County, police have kicked off a manhunt as they search for the rogue man. An investigation has been launched following reports from an 18-year-old girl about a man who actively sought to force her into a vehicle while she was walking home in Woodbridge over the weekend. The attempted abduction reportedly happened between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday, April 14 in the area of Colby Drive near Torrington Street and it was reported days later to the Prince William County Police Department. The teen was appro…
Botched Abduction Attempt By Teens Leads To Armed Robbery Arrest In PWC: Police Botched Abduction Attempt By Teens Leads To Armed Robbery Arrest In PWC: Police
Botched Abduction Attempt By Teens Leads To Armed Robbery Arrest In PWC: Police Two teens who thoroughly failed an attempted abduction in a stolen vehicle in Prince William County didn’t make it far after robbing a man in Woodbridge in the middle of the day. Shortly after noon on Thursday, April 13, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 14900 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, where a 20-year-old man reported a robbery. Investigators say that the man was walking through the area when two teens drove up to him and abruptly stopped before getting out and attempting to force him into the vehicle, though their efforts were ultimately f…
Girl Escapes Attempted Abduction Outside Fredericksburg Apartment Complex, Police Say Girl Escapes Attempted Abduction Outside Fredericksburg Apartment Complex, Police Say
Girl Escapes Attempted Abduction Outside Fredericksburg Apartment Complex, Police Say Police say that a Fredericksburg community is on high alert after a suspiciously seedy suspect known to skulk near an area apartment complex attempted to abduct a 10-year-old girl. There was a reported attempted abduction of the young girl at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 from the 2500 block of the Commons at Cowan Boulevard apartment complex, a Fredericksburg Police Department spokesperson stated. According to police, the girl was walking near the complex’s leasing office when a man got out of his car and sparked up a conversation with the child before grabbing her and placing…
Knife-Wielding Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In Area: Police Knife-Wielding Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In Area: Police
Knife-Wielding Man Attempts To Abduct Woman In Area: Police Authorities are on high alert after there was a new incident involving a man attempting to abduct a woman in Virginia. Police said that officers were at the scene at approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, where there was a reported attempted abduction in the 7200 block of Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church. It is alleged that a knife-wielding man grabbed a woman, who was able to escape and break free, before fleeing the scene. The suspect was described as being Hispanic, approximately 5-foot-7 with a medium build. At the time of the alleged incident, he was wearing a blue and white shi…
Fairfax County Police Report Second Attempted Abduction This Week Fairfax County Police Report Second Attempted Abduction This Week
Fairfax County Police Report Second Attempted Abduction This Week Fairfax County law enforcement announced another incident of attempted abduction this week, officials said.Earlier in the week on August 24, a child in Alexandria was able to break free from a knife-wielding abductor who threatened a group of young kids. On August 30, at around 9:45 p.m. police announced that a suspect attempted to grab teen in Reston from the sidewalk. The teen was able to break free and run away, authorities reported. Police described the suspect as a 5'11 Hispanic male, with an athletic build, who was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and black shorts. Anyone …
Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria
Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria A 22-year-old man who allegedly approached a group of juveniles playing near an apartment building in Fairfax County, displayed a knife, and grabbed a minor has been apprehended, authorities announced. Less than 24 hours after there was a report of a potential attempted abduction, the department announced the arrest of Centreville resident Kevin Moran-Perez, who was wanted in connection to an incident in the 5000 block of Caryn Court in Alexandria on Wednesday, Aug. 24. It is alleged that Moran-Perez displayed a knife and grabbed a preteen by the hand, police investigators said. The juvenil…