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Woman Wanted For Spraying Unknown Substance On Man During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say Woman Wanted For Spraying Unknown Substance On Man During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Wanted For Spraying Unknown Substance On Man During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A 24-year-old woman who allegedly sprayed a caustic substance on an apparent friend during an argument in Prince William County is at large days later, police say. Tahjaia Corum-Hill is wanted by police following an investigation into an argument that escalated in the parking lot of the Elevations On Apartment complex in the 14300 block of Bellona Road in Woodbridge. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the scene, where a 26-year-old man said he got into an argument with Corum-Hill that ended when she sprayed…

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Family Member Charged With Child Neglect After Toddler Found Alone Outside In Virginia: Police Family Member Charged With Child Neglect After Toddler Found Alone Outside In Virginia: Police
Family Member Charged With Child Neglect After Toddler Found Alone Outside In Virginia: Police A woman who left a toddler unsupervised "for an extended period of time" was charged with felony child neglect following an investigation in Prince William County, police say. Woodbridge resident Elizabeth Carol Powell, 64, was charged following an investigation after a Good Samaritan came to the aid of a 2-year-old boy who was found on Wednesday afternoon and alerted the authorities. According to the Prince William County Police Department, at around 2 p.m. on Jun 26, officers were called to the 11700 block of Chanceford Drive in Woodbridge to investigate reports of the found child. Inves…

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Woman Arrested After Assaulting Officer, Fleeing On Foot In Virginia, Police Say Woman Arrested After Assaulting Officer, Fleeing On Foot In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Arrested After Assaulting Officer, Fleeing On Foot In Virginia, Police Say A 22-year-old Woodbridge woman is back in custody days after assaulting a police officer and running free while she was being arrested, authorities announced on Thursday. Alejandra Yvette Garcia was arrested this week following an incident in Woodbridge when she was able to escape custody as officers were trying to apprehend her on Friday night.  According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortly before 7:45 p.m. on June 21, officers on patrol spotted Garcia, who had multiple active warrants out for her arrest, though she was not prepared to go down quietly. When o…

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Man Wanted For Striking, Choking Family Member During Virginia Dispute: Police Man Wanted For Striking, Choking Family Member During Virginia Dispute: Police
Man Wanted For Striking, Choking Family Member During Virginia Dispute: Police A man who allegedly assaulted a family member during a domestic dispute in Virginia is at large days after the incident, police say. Demarcus Rashard Walley, 23, is wanted by the Prince William County Police Department following an investigation into a reported domestic incident with a woman on Monday night in Woodbridge. According to investigators, shortly before 8:45 p.m. on June 24, officers were called to the Crossings at Summerland Apartments in the 13700 block of Keeington Circle, where a 25-year-old woman and Walley got into a verbal dispute that rapidly escalated. Police say that d…

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Man Swimming With Family In Lake Manassas Drowns, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Man Swimming With Family In Lake Manassas Drowns, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Man Swimming With Family In Lake Manassas Drowns, Police Say (Developing) A 45-year-old man died on Sunday afternoon after drowning in Lake Manassas, police say. Shortly after 4:45 p.m. on June 23, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to Burwell Road in Nokesville, where there was a person swimming with a family member in the lake when he appeared to struggle before becoming submerged in the water. According to investigators, fire and rescue personnel were able to locate and remove the man from the water, where he was pronounced dead by first responders. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine …

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Woman Wanted After Assaulting Arresting Officer, Fleeing On Foot In Virginia, Police Say Woman Wanted After Assaulting Arresting Officer, Fleeing On Foot In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Wanted After Assaulting Arresting Officer, Fleeing On Foot In Virginia, Police Say A 22-year-old woman remains at large after assaulting a police officer in Prince William County and running free as she was being arrested, officials say. Alejandra Yvette Garcia, who has no fixed address, is wanted by police following an incident in Woodbridge when she was able to escape custody as officers were trying to apprehend her on Friday night.  According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortly before 7:45 p.m. on June 21, officers on patrol spotted Garcia, who had multiple active warrants out for her arrest, though she was not prepared to go down quietly. Whe…

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15-Year-Old Charged For Role In Robbery That Left Accomplice Dead In Virginia: Police 15-Year-Old Charged For Role In Robbery That Left Accomplice Dead In Virginia: Police
15-Year-Old Charged For Role In Robbery That Left Accomplice Dead In Virginia: Police A teenager who crossed state lines has been charged with murder in connection to a reported shooting in a Virginia apartment complex, authorities announced on Sunday night. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the Misty Ridge Apartments in the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Court early in the morning on Tuesday, June 18 in Woodbridge, where they found a 17-year-old from Spartanburg, South Carolina suffering from gunshot wounds in an outdoor stairwell.  He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. According to the department,…

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Man Accused Of Assaulting, Abducting 16-Year-Old Girl In Virginia Home: Police Man Accused Of Assaulting, Abducting 16-Year-Old Girl In Virginia Home: Police
Man Accused Of Assaulting, Abducting 16-Year-Old Girl In Virginia Home: Police A man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl and holding her against her will, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Dayro Yafeth Matute-Rivera, 18, was arrested early on Wednesday morning following an investigation into an assault at his home in the 13900 block of Mount Pleasant Drive in Woodbridge. The incident was reported at approximately 12:45 a.m. on June 19. Police say that the teen girl was abducted and held against her will by an acquaintance, later identified as Matute-Rivera. When they spoke with her, she had reportedly suffered mi…

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Man Assaulted Woman During Dispute, Chased Family Out Of Virginia Home With Knife, Police Say Man Assaulted Woman During Dispute, Chased Family Out Of Virginia Home With Knife, Police Say
Man Assaulted Woman During Dispute, Chased Family Out Of Virginia Home With Knife, Police Say A man who threw a family member to the ground and assaulted her is facing charges in Prince William County following an investigation into a domestic incident over the weekend. Woodbridge resident Antonio Jose Guerra, 45, is facing charges following an argument that turned physical with a 40-year-old woman on Sunday night. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called shortly before 9 p.m. on June 16 to a home in the 2000 block of Stargrass Court, where there was a reported domestic disturbance involving Guerra and a family member. According to investigators, during…

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Man Bit, Struck, Kicked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia, Police Say Man Bit, Struck, Kicked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia, Police Say
Man Bit, Struck, Kicked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A 54-year-old man who struck, kicked, and bit a woman during a violent assault earlier this week inside a Prince William County home is wanted as police continue to investigate the incident. Woodbridge resident Michael Nelson is at large following a domestic dispute in Dumfries over the weekend, where he allegedly assaulted a 34-year-old woman, officials say. According to the Prince William County Police Department, at approximately 10:45 p.m., on Saturday, June 15, there was a verbal altercation in the 3000 block of Antrim Circle in Dumfries, that rapidly escalated. Investigators say that…

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Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say
Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say Two parents charged in the death of their 19-month-old son have been arrested in Virginia, police said. Richard Osmin Ascencio, 31, and Jakeline Sanchez, 28, both of Woodbridge, are both wanted for felony child abuse, the county police department said. Officers were called to their Granby Road home on Jan. 22, 2023 where firefighters found their 19-month-old child unresponsive, police said. The boy was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  During the course of the investigation, an autopsy was completed which showed signs of abuse by the boy's parents, As…

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Assault By Mob: Third Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack At Virginia Home, Police Say Assault By Mob: Third Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack At Virginia Home, Police Say
Assault By Mob: Third Suspect Arrested For Violent Attack At Virginia Home, Police Say A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a violent assault at a Prince William County home in February, authorities said. Eric Yovany Melara, 33, of Manassas, had been wanted in connection with the Feb. 12 assault in Haymarket, Prince William County police said. He was arrested on Wednesday, June 5, and charged with assault by mob, aggravated malicious wounding, and abduction. Jasmine Denisha Garcia, 36, also of Manassas, and Anthony Agguire were both previously arrested. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Feb. 12, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were call…

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