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Driver Passing School Bus Faces Neglect, Drug Charges In Virginia, Police Say Driver Passing School Bus Faces Neglect, Drug Charges In Virginia, Police Say
Driver Passing School Bus Faces Neglect, Drug Charges In Virginia, Police Say A man is in custody after being stopped for passing a school bus loading children, only to be found with an active warrant and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle around children, according to Prince William County Police. Eddy Omar Lopez Gonzalez, 31, is facing charges following a fateful traffic stop involving he and two young children who were in the vehicle with him while he was driving with a revoked license. Officers conducted the stop at approximately 7:53 a.m. on November 12 in the 1300 block of Bayside Avenue in Woodbridge, officials said.  During the stop, police identified th…
Dog Bites Arresting Officer, Suspect During Incident At Virginia Commuter Lot: Police Dog Bites Arresting Officer, Suspect During Incident At Virginia Commuter Lot: Police
Dog Bites Arresting Officer, Suspect During Incident At Virginia Commuter Lot: Police A dog attempted to intervene and took a bite out of a Prince William County Police officer apprehending a trespassing suspect, police say. First, 49-year-old Kim Rochelle McMillan kicked the officer attempting to apprehend her, then a dog entered the fray and took a shot at both of them before she was ultimately taken into custody on Friday morning. Officers on patrol in the area of the Telegraph Commuter Lot in Woodbridge shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 25, spotted a suspicious vehicle with McMillan inside, and when approached, police say that the woman provided a false ID and fled into …
Spitting Mad Suspect Attempted To Disarm Officer In Virginia, Police Say Spitting Mad Suspect Attempted To Disarm Officer In Virginia, Police Say
Spitting Mad Suspect Attempted To Disarm Officer In Virginia, Police Say A Dumfries man who tried to get the jump on a Prince William County police officer and disarm him during a long day of crime has been arrested and charged.  The long day for officers began at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, when Yonatan Nega Marufe, 34, was in custody and taken to the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge for an evaluation. Police say that while in custody, Marufe kicked one officer and spat on another before he could be detained without further incident. Marufe was not done yet. Later, it is alleged that the suspect became combative ag…
Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police
Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police A minor who went back to the well one too many times, then attempted to assault a Prince William County Police officer after being released is facing charges, officials say. In early August, an investigation was launched when a 17-year-old from Woodbridge was caught breaking into and stealing items from a vehicle, leading to his initial apprehension. The teen was detained, and released to his guardians in the 1300 block of Horner Road. He wasn't done yet. Later that same morning, the same teen was found in the same area unsupervised, and again returned to his guardians, though this time h…
Armed Man, 22, Killed By Police After Overnight Negotiations In Woodbridge, Police Say Armed Man, 22, Killed By Police After Overnight Negotiations In Woodbridge, Police Say
Armed Man, 22, Killed By Police After Overnight Negotiations In Woodbridge, Police Say Prince William County police shot and killed an armed 22-year-old man following an overnight incident in Woodbridge, authorities said. Officers were called to a home on the 3400 block of Caledonia Circle on reports of a suicidal person around 8:20 p.m., county police said in a release. "The incident was contained, and over the course of the evening, officers attempted numerous times for the individual’s safe surrender," police said.  On Thursday morning, Aug. 1 around 5:30 a.m., officers engaged the individual who was shot and killed. No officers or other community members w…
Manassas Man, 18, Killed In High-Speed Nokesville Wreck Manassas Man, 18, Killed In High-Speed Nokesville Wreck
Manassas Man, 18, Killed In High-Speed Nokesville Wreck An 18-year-old Manassas man was killed in a high-speed Nokesville crash, police said. Christopher Flores was heading west on Fitzwater Drive at a high rate of speed when he lost control at Manely Road around 3:20 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Prince William County police said. The 2013 Infiniti G37 left the roadway, hit multiple trees, then rotated before coming to rest. Flores, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and taken to an area hospital where he died. No other vehicles were involved in the collision. Crash investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contac…
Motel Guest Tries Stabbing Employee With Scissors, Bites Officer In PWC, Police Say Motel Guest Tries Stabbing Employee With Scissors, Bites Officer In PWC, Police Say
Motel Guest Tries Stabbing Employee With Scissors, Bites Officer In PWC, Police Say An 18-year-old woman has been arrested after police say she tried stabbing a motel employee with scissors and smashed the glass of the hotel door, then bit an arresting officer in Virginia. Ashja Elaine Wakefield was a patron at the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries when she got into an argument around 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, Prince William County police said. Wakefield refused to leave the property and struck the 53-year-old employee before trying to stab him with scissors, police said. She then smashed the glass front door of the hotel before walking outside. Responding office…
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.
Sleeping Man Shot Dead In Parked Car In Manassas, Police Say Sleeping Man Shot Dead In Parked Car In Manassas, Police Say
Sleeping Man Shot Dead In Parked Car In Manassas, Police Say Police are investigating the shooting murder of a man sleeping in a car overnight in Prince William County. Two men were asleep in a vehicle parked on Cadet Court in Manassas when gunfire rang out, striking of them around 2:40 a.m., according to county police. Detectives are investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are looking to speak with anyone who has information. The incident does not appear random, police said. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at …
Mall Robbery: Homeless Trio Arrested In Northern Virginia, Police Say Mall Robbery: Homeless Trio Arrested In Northern Virginia, Police Say
Mall Robbery: Homeless Trio Arrested In Northern Virginia, Police Say Police have arrested three people in a robbery at a mall in Northern Virginia, they said. William Carl English, 19, Diego Alberto Munoz-Villeda, 24, and Dominique Khalil Tomlin, 29, have all been charged with robbery for the April 24 incident at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge, Prince William County police announced. Around 2:50 p.m., a man said he was approached by a complete stranger, later identified as Tomlin, who struck him in the face and took his wallet, then fled with two others in a Ford Windstar with a gold hood, police said. The victim was treated at an area hospital for minor …
Woman Forced Into Woods By Stranger Who Sexually Assaulted Her In Prince William County: Cops Woman Forced Into Woods By Stranger Who Sexually Assaulted Her In Prince William County: Cops
Woman Forced Into Woods By Stranger Who Sexually Assaulted Her In Prince William County: Cops Police are searching for the man who a 35-year-old woman said grabbed her and sexually assaulted her in Manassas over the weekend. The victim was walking near Fairmount Avenue and Anvil Drive between 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 and 12:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, when she was grabbed by a complete stranger, Prince William County police said. The man forced the victim into a nearby wooded area where she was sexually assaulted. The two eventually separated, and the victim called the police. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police.  …
Smirking Ex-Con Arrested In Armed Robbery Of Money Transfer Company In Prince William: Police Smirking Ex-Con Arrested In Armed Robbery Of Money Transfer Company In Prince William: Police
Smirking Ex-Con Arrested In Armed Robbery Of Money Transfer Company In Prince William: Police Man who robbed a Woodbridge business at gunpoint is in custody. Dwayne Selman-Nevelle, 37, of Dumfries, walked into RIA Money Transfers on Richmond Highway around 11:50 a.m. March 27, pulled out a handgun, and demanded money from employees, Prince William County police said. Selman-Nevelle took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing in a silver or light- colored Ford Explorer, police said. No injuries were reported. On April 15, detectives arrested Selman-Nevelle, charging him with robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted f…
Dad Left 2-Month-Old Alone In Vehicle To Shop At Walmart In Northern Virginia, Police Say Dad Left 2-Month-Old Alone In Vehicle To Shop At Walmart In Northern Virginia, Police Say
Dad Left 2-Month-Old Alone In Vehicle To Shop At Walmart In Northern Virginia, Police Say A 45-year-old man has been arrested for leaving his infant in the vehicle alone while he shopped at Walmart, police said. Good Samaritans called police to report an unattended infant in the car at the Walmart on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Prince William County police said. Arriving officers found Mirwais Alizada with the two-month-old baby when they arrived, however, an investigatoin found that Alizada and other family members left the child in the car so they could shop, police said. The baby was not harmed. Alizada, of Woodbridge, was charged wit…
Woman Held Hostage, Sexually Assaulted By Man She Met On Virginia Street: Cops Woman Held Hostage, Sexually Assaulted By Man She Met On Virginia Street: Cops
Woman Held Hostage, Sexually Assaulted By Man She Met On Virginia Street: Cops A 60-year-old Virginia man was arrested after holding a victim hostage and sexually assaulting her, police said. Teodros Girma, of Gainesville, approached a woman around 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12 on Deming Drive, and went into the woman's apartment together, Prince William County police said. Girma prevented her from leaving and inappropriately touched her, police said. The victim eventually left the apartment and reported the incident to a family member who contacted the police.  Girma was arrested and charged with abduction with intent to defile and sexual assault.
Speeding DUI Driver, 34, Dies In Violent Prince William Crash: Cops Speeding DUI Driver, 34, Dies In Violent Prince William Crash: Cops
Speeding DUI Driver, 34, Dies In Violent Prince William Crash: Cops A 34-year-old man was under the influence and speeding when he was killed in a violent Prince William County crash Sunday evening, April 14, police said. Lavone Rasheed Richardson-Crosby was behind the wheel of a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze heading west on Dale Boulevard when he crossed over the median into the eastbound lanes and struck a guardrail approaching Cherrydale Drive, around 8 p.m., county police said. The vehicle continued through the intersection before driving down into an embankment on Cranmer Mews and struck a tree, authorities said. The Chevy overturned and came to rest upsid…
Accused Virginia Nightclub Killer Surrenders: Cops Accused Virginia Nightclub Killer Surrenders: Cops
Accused Virginia Nightclub Killer Surrenders: Cops A 37-year-old man wanted for a deadly shooting at a Virginia nightclub last month has surrendered, police said. Jonathan Montile Middleton, 37, of Stafford, has been on the run since Saturday, March 23, when police says he shot Carvell Jarmain Williams, 38, of Warrenton, at Club Tempo in Dumfries, Prince William County police said. Williams and Middleton got into an argument in the parking lot of the Possum Point Road club before things turned deadly around 2:10 a.m., county police said. Two vehicles in the parking lot were also struck by gunfire, police said. Officers provided first aid t…
2 Women Found Dead In Manassas Homicide (DEVELOPING) 2 Women Found Dead In Manassas Homicide (DEVELOPING)
2 Women Found Dead In Manassas Homicide (Developing) Two women were found dead in what police are calling a double homicide in Manassas Tuesday, April 2, police said. A person of interest was detained in Shenandoah County following the double shooting at 5:12 a.m. on Porters Ridge Lane at the the Westgate Apartments, Prince William County police said. UPDATE: A man named Edward Bland has been arrested in the double homicide. Police have also identified the victims. "The parties involved are believed to be known to one another, and the incident does not appear to be random," police said.  "No charges have been obtained at this time. Det…
Fredericksburg Man ID'd As Gunman In Dumfries Bar Shooting: Cops Fredericksburg Man ID'd As Gunman In Dumfries Bar Shooting: Cops
Fredericksburg Man ID'd As Gunman In Dumfries Bar Shooting: Cops A 25-year-old Fredericksburg man is being sought in a shooting in the parking lot of a Dumfries bar earlier this month, police said. Janbler Torres-Santos is believed to have shot a 29-year-old man during an argument in the parking lot of La Caverna Bar and Grill in Dumfries Shopping Plaza on March 7, Prince William County police said. The victim was treated at an area hospital where police were contacted. The injury was determined to be non-life threatening.  Torres-Santos has ties to the Culpeper area and is known to drive a black Toyota Tacoma, police said. Anyone with in…
Patron Robs Bartender For 'A Beer' At Gunpoint In Virginia: Police Patron Robs Bartender For 'A Beer' At Gunpoint In Virginia: Police
Patron Robs Bartender For 'A Beer' At Gunpoint In Virginia: Police A 22-year-old homeless man is facing charges for robbing a Virginia bartender at gunpoint for a beer, police said. Dennis Anebar Salas Flores was a patron at Kleber's Restaurant in Woodbridge, when he pulled out a gun and demanded a beer from the bartender around 10:45 p.m. Monday, March 25, Prince William County police said. Police were called and Flores was detained on scene without incident where he was found to be drunk, police said. No injuries were reported.  Flores was charged with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, concealed carry, and public intoxic…
Woodbridge Mom's Body Found In Trash Truck, Ex-BF Arrested In Newport News For Murder: Cops Woodbridge Mom's Body Found In Trash Truck, Ex-BF Arrested In Newport News For Murder: Cops
Woodbridge Mom's Body Found In Trash Truck, Ex-BF Arrested In Newport News For Murder: Cops A 28-year-old man is being sought in the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Prince William County, police said. The body of Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks was found in a trash collection truck while searching for her on Friday, March 22, Prince William County police said. Brendon Devon White, 30, was arrested in connection with the crime by Newport News police, according to county police. Police say White and Cooks were previously in a relationship and had been living together. The investigation began as a missing person's case on Thursday, March 21 just before 9 p.m., when family members rep…
Lounge Murder: Man Gunned Down In Virginia Nightclub Lounge Murder: Man Gunned Down In Virginia Nightclub
Lounge Murder: Man Gunned Down In Virginia Nightclub Police are investigating a murder outside of a bar in northern Virginia, police said. A fight that broke out in front of Club Tempo on Possum Point Road in Dumfries turned deadly for 38-year-old Carvell Jarmain Williams, of Warrenton, around 2:10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, Prince William County police said. Officers provided first aid to Williams, who was taken to an area hospital where he died of his injuries, police said.  Two vehicles in the parking lot were also struck by gunfire, but no other injuries were reported.  No suspects have been located as of press time.  …
17-Year-Old Dead In High-Speed Prince William County Crash 17-Year-Old Dead In High-Speed Prince William County Crash
17-Year-Old Dead In High-Speed Prince William County Crash A 17-year-old boy was killed in a crash in Woodbridge early Sunday, March 10, authorities said. The unidentified boy was speeding southbound on Richmond Highway in a Toyota Corolla when he lost control and crossed over the median into the northbound lanes around 4:50 a.m., Prince William County police said. The boy struck a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a passenger in the Pacifica, ages 42 and 46, were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 
VA Man Pepper-Sprays Boy, Labradoodle Then Follows Them, Sprays Dog Again: Cops VA Man Pepper-Sprays Boy, Labradoodle Then Follows Them, Sprays Dog Again: Cops
VA Man Pepper-Sprays Boy, Labradoodle Then Follows Them, Sprays Dog Again: Cops A 70-year-old man has been arrested after pepper-spraying a 16-year-old and the boy's dog in Northern Virginia, police said. James Michael Timberlake was walking his dog when he encountered the boy and his unleashed labrador-poodle mix on Forestdale Avenue in Woodbridge early Tuesday, Feb. 27, Prince William County police said. "As the two dogs began to interact, [Timberlake] pepper-sprayed the victim’s dog,"  police sad.  "After the victim secured his dog, the accused followed them onto the victim’s property where the accused pepper-sprayed the victim and then the dog …
27-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Northern Virginia 27-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Northern Virginia
27-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Car In Northern Virginia A 27-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car late Saturday, Feb. 24 in Prince William County. Carla Andrea Mejia was walking in the westbound lane of Minnieville Road in Woodbridge wearing all dark clothing when she was struck around 11:35 p.m., Prince William County police said. The striking vehicle did not stop at the scene near Bobcat Court, police said. Fire and rescue personnel responded, where Mejia was pronounced dead.  The vehicle is believed to be an unknown model Hyundai. No further information on the driver or striking vehicle was available.  Investigators with …
Intoxicated Man Assaulted Officers After Refusing Treatment By Paramedics In Virginia: Police Intoxicated Man Assaulted Officers After Refusing Treatment By Paramedics In Virginia: Police
Intoxicated Man Assaulted Officers After Refusing Treatment By Paramedics In Virginia: Police An allegedly intoxicated man assaulted Prince William County Police officers and struggled with first responders during an incident in Manassas on Thursday. Jose Danilo Portillo did not go down quietly after attacking the people treating him after jumping out of an ambulance on Feb. 15 and being encountered by the police, officials say. The 32-year-old Woodbridge resident was being treated at approximately 6:15 p.m. late on Thursday afternoon in the 9800 block of Liberia Avenue in Manassas when officers arrived at the scene.  Investigators say that fire and rescue personnel were treat…
Road Rage Driver Fires Gun During Fight In Middle Of Virginia Intersection, Police Say Road Rage Driver Fires Gun During Fight In Middle Of Virginia Intersection, Police Say
Road Rage Driver Fires Gun During Fight In Middle Of Virginia Intersection, Police Say A Virginia man is facing charges for firing a gun, hitting an uninvolved vehicle, during a road rage incident in the middle of an intersection, police said. Timmy Mitchell Deane, of Woodbridge, became involved in a road rage incident near Dumfries and Counselor Roads in Manassas around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, Prince William County police said. While the two vehicles were stopped at the intersection, the 52-year-old victim approached Deane's vehicle where both drivers engaged in a physical altercation, police said. During the encounter, Deane held a gun towards the victim and fired a…
Ex-Con, DUI Corvette Driver Had Son, Ammo In Car During Hit-Run Crash In VA: Police Ex-Con, DUI Corvette Driver Had Son, Ammo In Car During Hit-Run Crash In VA: Police
Ex-Con, DUI Corvette Driver Had Son, Ammo In Car During Hit-Run Crash In VA: Police A 32-year-old Virginia ex-con was arrested for fleeing a crash while under the influence with his young son in the car, police said. William Patrick Brown of Manassas was heading north on Hoadly Road in a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette around 4 a.m. Jan. 31, when he lost control and hit a curb then guardrail, Prince William County police said. Brown went through an intersection then struck two traffic signs with the passenger side of the car, police said. Witnesses told officers that a man later identified as Brown and a passenger, his 10-year-old son, fled the scene prior to police arriving…
Man 'Euthanizing' Elderly Dog Arrested In Virginia: Police Man 'Euthanizing' Elderly Dog Arrested In Virginia: Police
Man 'Euthanizing' Elderly Dog Arrested In Virginia: Police A 70-year-old Virginia man has been arrested for shooting and killing his 16-year-old dog authorities said. John James Ogle was trying to "euthanize" his cocker spaniel-poodle mix in a wooded area near Verde Place and Piedmont Drive in Haymarket around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, Prince William County police said. Ogle fired one round followed by several other rounds until the dog was dead. authorities said.  No additional injuries or property damage were reported. Animal Control Officers were contacted to remove the dog from the area.  Ogle was charged with …
Missing Woodbridge Man Found Missing Woodbridge Man Found
Missing Woodbridge Man Found The missing person previously identified in this story has been found unharmed, Prince William County police said.
Virginia Teacher, Mom Dies After Rollover Crash With Child In Car: Police, Family Virginia Teacher, Mom Dies After Rollover Crash With Child In Car: Police, Family
Virginia Teacher, Mom Dies After Rollover Crash With Child In Car: Police, Family A 39-year-old Prince William County mother who works with special needs children died two days after the rollover crash with her son in the vehicle, according to police and social media reports. Demeteria Yvette Lee — who works at the Kilby Elementary school — was heading east on Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge in a 2013 Nissan Juke when she lost control and left the roadway around 8:25 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, Prince William County police said. Lee's vehicle, which was also carrying a 7-year-old child, overturned onto the roof. Lee was removed from the car by good Samaritans who provided aid…
Dad Locks Infant, Toddlers In Car Outside Virginia Walmart: Police Dad Locks Infant, Toddlers In Car Outside Virginia Walmart: Police
Dad Locks Infant, Toddlers In Car Outside Virginia Walmart: Police Firefighters broke into a vehicle to retrieve unattended children, including an infant, locked inside by their father outside of a Walmart store this week, authorities in Virginia said. Mirwais Fazli, 29, has been charged with three counts of child neglect following the incident at the Worth Avenue Walmart store in Woodbridge, on Thursday, Jan. 18, Prince William County police said.  Officers responding to reports of children in the vehicle found the youngsters ages 3, 1, and an infant — left inside an unattended parked vehicle at 1:21 p.m., police said. The kids had been unattended fo…