Boy, 17, Shot Dead In Prince William County Boy, 17, Shot Dead In Prince William County
Boy, 17, Shot Dead In Prince William County A 17-year-old was shot and killed overnight in Prince William County, police said. Officers responded to the Misty Ridge Apartments located in the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Ct in Woodbridge around 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18. Responding officers found the 17-year-old boy in an outdoor stairwell suffering from gunshot wounds, police said.  Officers provided aid to the juvenile who was transported to an area hospital where he later died.  The investigation revealed the suspect had fled on foot after the shooting. A police K-9 and Fairfax County police helicopter searched …
Shooting Brings Increased Police Presence To Woodbridge Shooting Brings Increased Police Presence To Woodbridge
Shooting Brings Increased Police Presence To Woodbridge Woodbridge residents can expect an increased police presence due to a shooting Thursday, June 13, authorities said. The incident happened around 3 p.m. on the 14500 block of Piccolo Lane where one male was found having suffered a gunshot wound. No further details were disclosed.
Third DUI For Driver With Revoked License In Stafford, Cops Say Third DUI For Driver With Revoked License In Stafford, Cops Say
Third DUI For Driver With Revoked License In Stafford, Cops Say A 41-year-old Virginia man who was arrested in 2022 and 2023 for DUI is now being charged for another, police said. Arquimides Gomez Mejia, of Woodbridge, was spotted by a Stafford County sheriff's deputy heading south on Richmond Highway near Arcadia Street around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, June 9, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. His white SUV that was traveling at fluctuating speeds and drifting out of its lane. At one point, the car drifted partially into another lane making the vehicle in that lane quickly maneuver to avoid a collision. Having witnessed this, First Sergeant Flick…
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…
DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel In VA Returned To Scene Of Crime, Police Say DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel In VA Returned To Scene Of Crime, Police Say
Yermi Perona Salazar An allegedly intoxicated man who was found asleep behind the wheel in Woodbridge got aggressive with officers from the Prince William County Police Department while resisting his arrest, only to return to the scene after fleeing officials say.  Yermi Perona Salazar, 27, made things worse for himself on Monday morning when officers were called to the 12700 block of Bombay Way to investigate reports of an unconscious person inside the vehicle. According to police, responding officers made contact with Perona Salazar, who was asleep behind the driver's seat and allegedly intoxicated;…
Girl Found Unclothed, Unattended Leads To Child Neglect Charges For Mother In Virginia: Police Girl Found Unclothed, Unattended Leads To Child Neglect Charges For Mother In Virginia: Police
Girl Found Unclothed, Unattended Leads To Child Neglect Charges For Mother In Virginia: Police A mother in Prince William County is facing charges after her 4-year-old daughter was found by a Good Samaritan unclothed and left alone in Woodbridge, police say. Sara Carolina Alonso, 24, is facing felony child neglect charged after two young girls were left unattended and had to be evaluated by fire and rescue personnel on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. Sara Carolina Alonso Prince William County Police At around noon on June 3, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the Bayvue Apartments in the 1400 block of Bayside Avenue, where there w…
Second Virginia Man Accused Of Car Meet Murder In Maryland, Police Say Second Virginia Man Accused Of Car Meet Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Second Virginia Man Accused Of Car Meet Murder In Maryland, Police Say A second man from Virginia is in custody amid an ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man at a "car meet" in Maryland earlier this month, authorities announced. Woodbridge resident Caimon Harrell, 21, is being held in Virginia following a joint investigation with the Prince George's County Police Department in connection to the murder of Waldorf native John Phipps inside a vehicle, police say. This morning, deputies with the SCSO assisted PGPD's Homicide Unit with taking 22-year-old Raheem Adams into custody who was wanted for first and second degree m…
Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say
Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say A 31-year-old man has been arrested for beating a 53-year-old man with a metal baton at a 7-Eleven gas pump last week in Prince William County, police said. Gregory Robinson, of Woodbridge, had been wanted for the May 22 incident at the Dale Boulevard 7-Eleven, Prince William County police said. The investigation revealed the victims, a 26-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, parked at a gas pump when a white Buick parked in front of their vehicle around 11:45 a.m.  The driver of the Buick, later identified as Robinson, got out and began arguing with the victims while pulling a firearm…
Road Rage Driver Who Pulled Gun On Another Motorist Arrested In Prince William, Police Say Road Rage Driver Who Pulled Gun On Another Motorist Arrested In Prince William, Police Say
Road Rage Driver Who Pulled Gun On Another Motorist Arrested In Prince William, Police Say An 18-year-old man has been arrested for pulling a gun on another motorist in Prince William County Friday, May 25. A driver later identified as Ryan Butler, of Woodbridge, pointed a gun at the other driver around 10:50 p.m. on Richmond highway near American Eagle Boulevard, county police said. Both parties left the area and no shots were fired. While investigating the incident, found Butler near Oak Valley Drive and Oak Tree Lane, where he was detained without incident.  Butler was arrested Monday, May 27 and charged with brandishing a firearm. He was held without bond.
Drunken Driver Kills Sidewalk Pedestrian In Fairfax County, Police Say Drunken Driver Kills Sidewalk Pedestrian In Fairfax County, Police Say
Drunken Driver Kills Sidewalk Pedestrian In Fairfax County, Police Say A 38-year-old man has been arrested in a deadly crash in which he struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk of a Fairfax County street, police said. Michael Rambudhan, 38, of Woodbridge, was heading north on North Kings Highway in Huntington, in a 2023 Acura MDX when he left the roadway, struck a median, and continued onto the sidewalk around 12:35 a.m. on Friday, May 24, county police said. Rambudhan's vehicle struck Lucius Gaskins, 54, of Alexandria, before hitting a tree. Gaskins was declared dead at the scene while Rambudhan suffered minor injuries, and remained at the scene.  …
Man Rapes Girl Under 15 In Northern Virginia, Police Say Man Rapes Girl Under 15 In Northern Virginia, Police Say
Man Rapes Girl Under 15 In Northern Virginia, Police Say A 36-year-old man is accused of raping a girl under 15 years old in northern Virginia, police said. Dennis William Caballero Mejia, of Woodbridge, was at a house on Gloucester Court with the victim on May 21 when he prevented the girl from leaving a room and sexually assaulted her, Prince William County police said. The girl was able to separate herself from Mejia and contact police. Mejia was charged with rape and abduction and held without bond, police said. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Teen Murder Suspect Arrested In Marijuana Deal Turned Deadly, PWC Police Say Teen Murder Suspect Arrested In Marijuana Deal Turned Deadly, PWC Police Say
Teen Murder Suspect Arrested In Marijuana Deal Turned Deadly, PWC Police Say Another suspect has been arrested in the July 2023 killing of an 18-year-old man in Prince William County, police announced. A 17-year-old boy from Stafford was taken into custody on Wednesday, May 22, police in Prince William County said. The boy faces charges of murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery, and shooting at an occupied vehicle, in connection with the July 18, 2023 slaying of 18-year-old Jayson Lewis, of Stafford, police said. Police said Lewis died as the result of a marijuana deal gone bad on Big Crest Lane in Woodbridge. An acquaintance called po…