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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…
Man Sodomized Child Multiple Times In VA Home: Police Man Sodomized Child Multiple Times In VA Home: Police
Man Sodomized Child Multiple Times In VA Home: Police A 26-year-old Virginia man is accused of sexually assaulting a young family member for more than a year, authorities said. Juan Carlos Vides Guevara sexually assaulted the child, who was under 15 years old at the time of the alleged incidents, at a home in Triangle between March 2022 and November 2023, Prince William County police said. The Woodbridge man was arrested following an investigation and charged with aggravated sexual battery, attempted aggravated sexual battery, and forcible sodomy. He was being held without bond. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to con…
MURDER-SUICIDE: 3-Year-Old Was Home When Husband Killed Wife, Himself In Virginia, Police Say MURDER-SUICIDE: 3-Year-Old Was Home When Husband Killed Wife, Himself In Virginia, Police Say
Murder-suicide: 3-Year-Old Was Home When Husband Killed Wife, Himself In Virginia, Police Say Authorities have released new information in what they are investigating as a murder-suicide in Prince William County. Family members found Nicholas Allen Smith Withrow, 42, and his wife Brittnee Yvonne Posey, 30, after getting texts that the two had been arguing on the 18300 block of Cabin Road in Triangle on Sunday, Jan. 14, Prince William County police said. Investigators believe the argument escalated between Withrow and Posey, were husband and wife, and ended when Withrow shot Posey, and then himself, county police said. A three-year-old girl was inside the home at the time and was un…
Man Shakes 'Caustic Substance' On Woman's Clothing During Argument In Prince William: Police Man Shakes 'Caustic Substance' On Woman's Clothing During Argument In Prince William: Police
Man Shakes 'Caustic Substance' On Woman's Clothing During Argument In Prince William: Police A 41-year-old man is facing charges after police say he tried assaulting a woman with a caustic substance during an argument in Prince William County. Mohamed Koroma was arguing with the 64-year-old woman on the 16200 block of Taconic Circle in Dumfries Thursday, Jan. 4 around 1 p.m., when he shook a can of cleaning powder toward her, Prince William County police said. The substance got on the victim’s clothing and no injuries were reported. Koroma fled the scene before officers arrived, an arrest warrant for him was issued, authorities said. Koroma was arrested that evening and charg…
Mom Of Partially-Clothed Boy Wandering Streets Charged With Child Neglect In Virginia: Cops Mom Of Partially-Clothed Boy Wandering Streets Charged With Child Neglect In Virginia: Cops
Mom Of Partially-Clothed Boy Wandering Streets Charged With Child Neglect In Virginia: Cops The mom of a partially-clothed boy found wandering the streets of Prince William County has been arrested, authorities said. Oliva Osei's 8-year-old son was walking in the roadway on Minnieville Road near Cardinal Drive in Woodbridge around 2:10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, Prince William County police said. Good Samaritan put the boy in their vehicle and attempted to find his home before reporting the incident to the officers at a nearby business. While checking the area, officers found the child’s home and determined his mom was unaware that her son had left, police said. The child …
Hell Ride: Man Who Assaulted 31-Year-Old Woman During Drive In Virginia Arrested, Cops Say Hell Ride: Man Who Assaulted 31-Year-Old Woman During Drive In Virginia Arrested, Cops Say
Hell Ride: Man Who Assaulted 31-Year-Old Woman During Drive In Virginia Arrested, Cops Say A Virginia man wanted for assaulting a woman on a hellish ride through Prince William County has been arrested, police said. Joshua Nicholas Tyler, 26, was driving with the 31-year-old woman when the two began arguing Tuesday night, Dec. 12 on Prince William Parkway, Prince William County police said. During the encounter, Tyler struck the victim several times before she was able to park the vehicle and contact police. Tyler left on foot before police arrived on scene.  The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warran…
Child Neglect Charge For VA Mom After Three Kids Found Home Alone: Police Child Neglect Charge For VA Mom After Three Kids Found Home Alone: Police
Child Neglect Charge For VA Mom After Three Kids Found Home Alone: Police A 31-year-old Virginia mom is learning "Home Alone" is just a movie and not something that works in real life. Veronica Adelina Martinez Paz, of Triangle, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 23 and charged with three counts of felony child neglect after police discovered her three children, 8, 4 and 9-months old were left unsupervised in her apartment on the 3600 block of Jurgensen Drive, Prince William County police said. The discovery was made by police serving unrelated paperwork on a resident of the apartment, they said. The children were not injured and were released to the custody of know…
Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police
Robber Beats Teen In Christmas Eve Jacket Sale: Prince William Police A grown man has been charged with assaulting a teenager during Christmas Eve jacket sale in Virginia, police said. Robert Cole Thompson and the 17-year-old were conducting a transaction over the jacket on the 13900 block of Promenade Commons Street in Gainesville around 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, when Thompson forcibly grabbed the jacket from the teen, Prince William County police said. Thompson began to walk away and when he was confronted by the victim, a physical struggle ensued, police said. That's when Thompson struck the teen in the face, police said. The parties separated …
Virginia Car Dealership Employee Wanted For Hitting Co-Worker In Face During Argument: Police Virginia Car Dealership Employee Wanted For Hitting Co-Worker In Face During Argument: Police
Virginia Car Dealership Employee Wanted For Hitting Co-Worker In Face During Argument: Police A 30-year-old man is wanted for assaulting a coworker at Toyota Dodge during an argument in Virginia, police said. Maverick Bladimir Moreno Bolanos is accused of striking his 39-year-old male coworker in the face during an argument that escalated around 12:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, Prince William County police said. It happened at the Toyota Dodge on Richmond Highway in Woodbridge, authorities said. The victim was treated at an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury. Following the investigation, officers obtained an arrest warrant for Moreno Bolanos, who remains at large.
Man Sexually Assaulted Juvenile Acquaintance Multiple Times In Prince William County: Police Man Sexually Assaulted Juvenile Acquaintance Multiple Times In Prince William County: Police
Man Sexually Assaulted Juvenile Acquaintance Multiple Times In Prince William County: Police A 20-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a juvenile in Virginia, police said. Wilver Adoniz Navarro Aguilero, of Manassas, is believed to have sexually assaulted an acquaintance, under the age of 18 years old, on multiple occasions between Nov. 1 and Dec. 14 this year, Prince William county police said. Officers responded to the 8100 block of Community Drive where they saw family members confronting Aguilero, and determined the encounter was verbal only before detaining Aguilero without incident.  Aguilero was charged with two counts of carnal knowled…