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Police Searching For 19-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child In Virginia Police Searching For 19-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child In Virginia
Police Searching For 19-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child In Virginia Prince William County police are actively searching for a 19-year-old Manassas man accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12, officials said. The alleged assault happened on Tuesday, July 25 at a home in the Manassas area and an investigation was launched two weeks later when the victim - who knew the man - reported the incident.  The suspect, identified by the Prince William County Police Department as Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was charged with forcible sodomy; however, attempts to locate him have not been successful. Perez Perez was described as being 5-foot-1 we…
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly using social media to solicit and sexually assault a minor in Prince William County, authorities announced. Elias Samuel Vargas Canaviri, 22, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Nov. 20 following an investigation into the reported assault of a victim under 18 in the Manassas area between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. According to police, Vargas Canaviri sent sexually explicit messages to the victim via Snapchat before arranging an in-person meeting, where he allegedly sexually abused her during the encounter. The incident came to light after th…
Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police
Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police Authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault reported to have occurred earlier this school year at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, officials announced. Last week, a School Resource Officer assigned to the building, on Euclid Avenue, began an investigation after a student reported being assaulted in a bathroom near the gym on the first floor. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the student told investigators the assault occurred during the first two weeks of the 2024-2025 school year in August when an unknown person entered her stall and allegedly sexua…
Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Police are searching for a Manassas woman accused of assaulting an acquaintance with an iron during a heated dispute earlier this week. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on Nov. 20 after being notified by hospital staff treating the victim, a 38-year-old man, for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and Nerys Elizabeth Carcamo Estrada, 31, were involved in a verbal altercation earlier that morning at a residence in the 10100 block of Farragut Court.  That argument escalated, police say, and Estrada allegedly struck…
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police An elementary school staff member in Prince William County was charged for allegedly striking a 3-year-old boy on the head, police say. Centreville resident Sophie Mihyun Choi, 44, was is facing charges following an investigation into an assault by a school staffer at Ellis Elementary School on Kim Graham Lane in Manassas. According to the Prince William County Police Department, in late October, Choi allegedly struck the child inside a classroom, leaving him with "a minor mark on his forehead."  The incident was reported to school officials, who then notified the police.  Offic…
Convict On The Loose After Violent Break-In At Virginia Apartment: Police Convict On The Loose After Violent Break-In At Virginia Apartment: Police
Convict On The Loose After Violent Break-In At Virginia Apartment: Police A convicted felon who broke into a woman's apartment and assaulted her while brandishing a handgun is at large, according to the Prince William County Police Department. David Alejandro Marchorro Guerra, 35, is wanted following an incident that was reported earlier this week at the Sudley Crossing Apartments in the 10800 block of Gambril Drive in Manassas. According to police, a 35-year-old woman reported that Marchorro Guerra broke into her home through a locked patio door and struck her while armed with a handgun. Marchorro Guerra fled the apartment before officers arrived. Minor in…
'Door Dash Driver Of Misery And Suffering' Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl In Virginia 'Door Dash Driver Of Misery And Suffering' Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl In Virginia
'Door Dash Driver Of Misery And Suffering' Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl In Virginia A Manassas man who was caught red-handed dealing drugs to undercover officers in Loudoun County received a harsh sentence and will spend more than a decade in prison, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Brian Alexander Snyder, 27, was sentenced to 14 years in prison with no time suspended - above the recommended sentence - after arranging deals with an undercover officer. In March 2024, members of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office arranged a "controlled buy" of fentanyl and cocaine, prosecutors said, arranging to meet with him at a set location to pick up the product. Inve…
Man Charged With Sexual Battery In Virginia After Victim Comes Forward Six Years Later: Police Man Charged With Sexual Battery In Virginia After Victim Comes Forward Six Years Later: Police
Man Charged With Sexual Battery In Virginia After Victim Comes Forward Six Years Later: Police A 33-year-old man was arrested recently when allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor he knew back in 2018 came to light in Prince William County, police say. Manassas resident William Alexander Cruz Escobar is facing charges after detectives concluded an investigation involving he and a child who was known to him at the time. According to the Prince William County Police Department, earlier this week, Cruz Escobar was taken into custody following a probe into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in Manassas in February 2018. Investigators say that the victim,…
Distracted Mercedes Van Driver Cited For Fatally Striking Pedestrian In Virginia: Police Distracted Mercedes Van Driver Cited For Fatally Striking Pedestrian In Virginia: Police
Distracted Mercedes Van Driver Cited For Fatally Striking Pedestrian In Virginia: Police A distracted driver is to blame for the death of a 90-year-old man who died this week after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz van in Prince William County, according to police. Manassas resident Russell Anthony Carolla was charged with careless driving in connection to the fatal strike of Gary Paul Wilson while he was walking in the shoulder of a local roadway on Monday afternoon. According to the Prince William County Police Department, Wilson was walking in the 10100 block of Lake Jackson Drive in Manassas at around 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 4 when he was struck by a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van…
Pedestrian Walking Along Shoulder In Virginia Fatally Struck By Mercedes Van, Police Say Pedestrian Walking Along Shoulder In Virginia Fatally Struck By Mercedes Van, Police Say
Pedestrian Walking Along Shoulder In Virginia Fatally Struck By Mercedes Van, Police Say A 90-year-old man died at an area hospital overnight after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz van in Prince William County, police say. Manassas resident Gary Paul Wilson has been identified by police as the pedestrian who was struck while walking in the shoulder of a local roadway on Monday afternoon. According to the Prince William County Police Department, Wilson was walking in the 10100 block of Lake Jackson Drive in Manassas at around 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 4 when he was struck by a 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van that was heading east on the roadway. Police noted that the area where Wilson w…
Second Suspect Charged In Virginia Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy: Police Second Suspect Charged In Virginia Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy: Police
Second Suspect Charged In Virginia Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy: Police The second man wanted in connection to a murder-for-hire conspiracy that left 23-year-old Egypt Zapporah Carter dead in February has been apprehended. Woodbridge resident Denzel Scott Wade, 23, is in custody days after 27-year-old Drew Courtney Buchanan was arrested and charged for the murder of the North Carolina native. Investigators say they believe Buchanan pulled the trigger, but Wade was present at the time. According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortly after 2 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, officers were called to the area of Bronson Court and Brickwood Drive in Woodbri…
Suspect Arrested After Woman Killed In Virginia Murder-For Hire Conspiracy, Police Say Suspect Arrested After Woman Killed In Virginia Murder-For Hire Conspiracy, Police Say
Suspect Arrested After Woman Killed In Virginia Murder-For Hire Conspiracy, Police Say One person is in custody and another is wanted in connection to a murder-for-hire conspiracy that left a 23-year-old woman from North Carolina dead in Prince William County, police say. Drew Courtney Buchanan, 27 has been arrested in connection to the murder of Burlington resident Egypt Zapporah Carter in February, authorities announced on Monday. Denzel Scott Wade, 30, who is believed to have been present at the time of the fatal shooting, is also now wanted in connection to the fatal shooting. Both men are from Woodbridge. According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortl…
Intoxicated Man Sitting In Car With Daughter At Virginia Wawa Arrested: Police Intoxicated Man Sitting In Car With Daughter At Virginia Wawa Arrested: Police
Intoxicated Man Sitting In Car With Daughter At Virginia Wawa Arrested: Police An allegedly intoxicated man who was with his young daughter at a Virginia Wawa was arrested on Wednesday morning, police say. Harrison George Brown, 37, of Bealeton, was taken into custody shortly after midnight when officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to Wawa on Nokesville Road in Manassas following reports of an intoxicated person in the area. Investigators say that upon arrival, they found Brown in the area inside a vehicle with his 4-year-old. While speaking with him, it was determined he was under the influence, and when officers initially attempted to…
Husband Shot Dead By Wife During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police Husband Shot Dead By Wife During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police
Husband Shot Dead By Wife During Domestic Dispute In Maryland: Police A domestic disturbance in Virginia turned deadly when a woman shot her partner during a dispute, police say. Latoya Crabbe, 34, is facing charges after her husband, Curtis Crabbe, was found dead in their Manassas home after suffering a gunshot wound. According to the Manassas City Police Department, at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, officers were called to the family's home in the 9200 block of Brinkley Lane, where they found Curtis Crabbe suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that Latoya Crabbe was identified as the alleged…
Suspected Burglar Found Asleep Inside Virginia Home, Police Say Suspected Burglar Found Asleep Inside Virginia Home, Police Say
Suspected Burglar Found Asleep Inside Virginia Home, Police Say Some homeowners in Prince William County found an unexpected surprise inside their home on Monday afternoon, police say. Officers were called to a home in the 8000 block of Community Drive in Manassas at around 1:20 p.m. on Oct. 21, to investigate a reportedly burglary involving a man with no fixed address. Yonis Josue Villatoro Torres, 37, was found sleeping inside of the home by the homeowners, prompting the 911 call, though no items were stolen, according to the Prince William County Police Department. He was detained without incident, and further investigation found that he was in poss…
Mustang Driver, 72, Dies At Hospital After Crashing Into Virginia Guardrail: Police Mustang Driver, 72, Dies At Hospital After Crashing Into Virginia Guardrail: Police
Mustang Driver, 72, Dies At Hospital After Crashing Into Virginia Guardrail: Police A 72-year-old Woodbridge man who was hospitalized after crashing into a Manassas guardrail earlier this month has died from his injuries, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Prince William County Police Department identified Christopher Cary Soto as the driver involved in a single-vehicle crash that ended with his 1999 Ford Mustang on top of a guardrail and him in the hospital. Police say that shortly before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, officers were called to the area of Prince William Parkway and Clover Hill Road in Manassas, when Soto suffered a medical emergency, his vehicle left the ro…
Aggressive Dog Shot, Killed After Getting Loose, Targeting Family In Virginia, Police Say Aggressive Dog Shot, Killed After Getting Loose, Targeting Family In Virginia, Police Say
Aggressive Dog Shot, Killed After Getting Loose, Targeting Family In Virginia, Police Say A 56-year-old man was forced to shoot a dog that got loose and went after him while he was walking his own pet in Prince William County over the weekend, police say. Officers were called on Saturday, Oct. 19 to a neighborhood in Manassas when the man and other family members were walking their dogs and were accosted by a pit bull that broke free from a nearby home. The incident was reported at around 10:45 a.m. in the 10700 block of Balls Ford Road. According to the Prince William County Police Department, during the encounter, the man fatally shot the fast-charging dog, while a second dog…
'My Mom Didn't Deserve This:' Daughter Of VA Woman Slain With Husband Speaks Out 'My Mom Didn't Deserve This:' Daughter Of VA Woman Slain With Husband Speaks Out
'My Mom Didn't Deserve This:' Daughter Of VA Woman Slain With Husband Speaks Out The daughter of a Virginia woman killed, along with her husband, over the weekend is speaking out. "I hope he rots in prison and gets what he deserves," said Cheyenne Newman on Facebook, days after her mom, Nicole Davis and her husband, Josh Davis, were killed in Manassas. "My mom didn’t deserve this!!! Justice WILL be served!" Amandeep Singh is accused of killing Nicole and Josh, whom with he shared a house, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Singh killed the couple after an altercation with two other women in the home, and then fled to Evesham, NJ, seeking his estranged wife, pol…
Roommate Kills Married Couple In VA, Flees To NJ Seeking Estranged Wife With Loaded AK-47: Cops Roommate Kills Married Couple In VA, Flees To NJ Seeking Estranged Wife With Loaded AK-47: Cops
Roommate Kills Married Couple In VA, Flees To NJ Seeking Estranged Wife With Loaded AK-47: Cops A Virginia man who authorities said killed a married couple renting the basement of the home he also lived in has been arrested after fleeing to New Jersey where he threatened more people with a gun, authorities said. Amandeep Singh, 49, is being held in Burlington County, NJ following his arrest for a double murder in Prince William County following the feud with other residents of the home on the 8900 block of Hanson Grove Court in Manassas Sunday, Oct. 13, Prince William County police said. Singh gunned down Nicole and Josh Davis, both 45, sometime before he fled to Evesham, NJ…
Two Found Dead In Virginia Basement; Person Of Interest Detained In New Jersey, Police Say Two Found Dead In Virginia Basement; Person Of Interest Detained In New Jersey, Police Say
Two Found Dead In Virginia Basement; Person Of Interest Detained In New Jersey, Police Say A man and woman were found shot to death in a Prince William County basement, and a possible suspect connected to the double homicide has been apprehended in New Jersey, police say. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, officers were called to a home in the 8900 block of Hanson Grove Court in Manassas to conduct a welfare check, where they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds in the basement area of the residence. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. A person of interest has been detained in New Jersey who is presumed to be connected to the incident, according to a spoke…
Woman Charged With Maiming While DUI After Striking Pedestrian In Virginia, Police Say Woman Charged With Maiming While DUI After Striking Pedestrian In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Charged With Maiming While DUI After Striking Pedestrian In Virginia, Police Say A pedestrian suffered serious injuries over the weekend after being struck by an allegedly intoxicated driver in Prince William County who was arrested on Monday for maiming him, officials say. Manassas resident Marta Alicia Molina Morales, 31, is facing a pair of charges following a crash reported early on Sunday morning that left a 26-year-old man injured. Officers were called shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 to the 9500 block of Lomond Drive in Manassas to investigate a crash, according to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say that …
Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Acquaintance In Virginia, Police Say Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Acquaintance In Virginia, Police Say
Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Acquaintance In Virginia, Police Say A 20-year-old man who inappropriately abducted and inappropriately touched a woman is facing charges following an investigating into an incident reported late last week. Manassas native Marlon Danilo Neftaly Mo-Choc was arrested on Friday following a probe into a reported incident that was called in from the 12100 block of Sierra Sunset Lane in Gainesville the previous night. The investigation determined that a 22-year-old woman was approached by Mo-Choc, who was described by police as an acquaintance, and whens he refused to go with him, he grabbed her arm and forced her into a vehicle. I…
Residents Escape Burning Home Through Second-Story Window In VA; Five Treated For Burns Residents Escape Burning Home Through Second-Story Window In VA; Five Treated For Burns
Residents Escape Burning Home Through Second-Story Window In VA; Five Treated For Burns Some residents had to make a bold escape from a fiery home and five people were treated for burns following an early morning fire in Manassas. Crews from the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department were called to a house fire at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, where they were met by fire showing from the first and second floors of the building with multiple burn victims that had to escape from a second-story window. Four occupants were transported to the burn center in DC and one transported to a local hospital. Their conditions was not available late on Thursday afternoon. The c…
Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14 Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14
Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14 A Virginia community is rallying around the family of a beloved teen whose death "left a deep void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him."  More than $50,000 has been raised by friends and loved ones following the death of Bristow native Christian Brixius, who is scheduled to be buried this week following his unexpected passing in Prince William County. Brixius, who attended Patriot High School," was described by his family as "a bright and kind-hearted teen who tragically passed away."  "As Christian’s family navigates through this incredibly difficult time, they are a…
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police A Virginia man who crossed over state lines to burglarize at least two Maryland homes in the middle of the day has been apprehended, authorities announced. Manassas native Gregory Jerome Stamps, 65, is facing charges in Montgomery County after being flagged by a Bethesda homeowner who caught him on camera red-handed breaking into an area home. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, Stamps was arrested in connection to at least two residential burglaries that were reported earlier this months in the 6000 block of Brookes Lane in Bethesda. Investigators …
Loudoun County Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10 For Months In Virginia: Police Loudoun County Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10 For Months In Virginia: Police
Loudoun County Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10 For Months In Virginia: Police A Virginia man who inappropriately touched a child over the course of more than a year has been arrested for alleged sexual assault, authorities announced. Sterling resident James Eugene Edwards, 58, was arrested over the weekend following a lengthy investigation into alleged sexual abuse that was reported in Manassas between January 2023 and February 2024. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, detectives determined that Edwards allegedly sexually assaulted his victim, who was under the age of 10 at the time. Details about the abuse have not bee…
Fugitive Wanted For Murdering 18-Year-Old Woman In Virginia Busted By Feds In MA, Police Say Fugitive Wanted For Murdering 18-Year-Old Woman In Virginia Busted By Feds In MA, Police Say
Fugitive Wanted For Murdering 18-Year-Old Woman In Virginia Busted By Feds In MA, Police Say A suspect has been arrested more than a month after an 18-year-old woman was found shot to death near a wooded area over the summer in Prince William County, police say. Ashlin Yamileth Paz, who has no fixed address, was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Manassas in August in what "does not appear to be a random" incident. On Wednesday, Aug 14, detectives announced that they have identified 20-year-old German Joseth Torres Lizama as a suspect who is now wanted for murder and other offenses. A blue Hyundai Elantra that was sought in connection to the investigation was also found in Fairfax…
Tipster Came Forward With 'Info Helpful In Case' Of Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle: PD Tipster Came Forward With 'Info Helpful In Case' Of Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle: PD
Tipster Came Forward With 'Info Helpful In Case' Of Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle: PD Information that was helpful in the search for missing Manassas mother Mamata Kafle has been provided to police, officials said on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators continue to search for evidence regarding the woman's disappearance, and the subsequent cover-up by husband Naresh Bhatt, who is behind bars. Kafle was last seen in Prince William County on July 27, and last heard from the following day during a phone call to a friend.  A welfare check was then conducted at the family's home on Aug. 2, and Naresh Bhatt reported his wife missing three days later on Aug. 5. On Sept. 10, the …
Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Virginia Intersection, Police Say Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Virginia Intersection, Police Say
Medical Emergency To Blame For Death Of Driver Who Crashed At Virginia Intersection, Police Say A medical emergency is believed to have been the cause of a crash that claimed the life of a 61-year-old man in Prince William County, police say. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, crash investigators responded to the area of Centreville Road and Leland Road in Manassas, where there was a single-vehicle crash reported involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the driver was heading south on Centreville Road when it is believed he suffered a medical emergency. The vehicle crossed over both lanes of traffic before leaving the r…
Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School
Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School The search for missing Manassas mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body reached a fevered pitch on Thursday afternoon, the same day her husband was reportedly granted a speedy trial. On Sept. 5, the Manassas Park and Prince William County police departments continued their active investigation into Bhatt's death, with a fresh search throughout the community after receiving new intel. According to police, on Thursday, they were searching the Blooms Crossing community, the area surrounding the Manassas Christian School, Camp Carondelet, and a portion of Blooms Park. Investigators say that "detectives d…
Signal Hill Park Shut Down Amid Ongoing Search For Manassas Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt (DEVELOPING) Signal Hill Park Shut Down Amid Ongoing Search For Manassas Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt (DEVELOPING)
Signal Hill Park Shut Down Amid Ongoing Search For Manassas Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt (Developing) The search for missing Manassas mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body made its way to Signal Hill Park on Friday afternoon. Investigators temporarily shut down the park on Aug. 30 as they continue to search for evidence regarding the woman's disappearance, and the subsequent cover-up by husband Naresh Bhatt, who is behind bars. Mamta was last seen in Prince William County on July 27, and last heard from the following day during a phone call to a friend. A welfare check was then conducted at the family's home on Aug. 2, and Naresh Bhatt reported his wife missing three days later on Aug. 5. On Friday…