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Prince William County, VA

Groping Suspect In Manassas Came Back To Scene — And Got Caught With Drugs, Police Say Groping Suspect In Manassas Came Back To Scene — And Got Caught With Drugs, Police Say
Groping Suspect In Manassas Came Back To Scene — And Got Caught With Drugs, Police Say A 28-year-old man is facing serious charges after police say he groped two women and was caught with suspected drugs in Prince William County. Officers responded to the 8100 block of Community Drive in Manassas at around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, to investigate a reported assault, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police said a 29-year-old woman was walking in the area when she was approached by Manassas resident Edwin Alberto Mendoza, who inappropriately touched her before fleeing. While officers were on scene, Mendoza returned to the scene and was detained, o…
Teen Attacked School Officer, Tried To Take Gun At Osbourn Park High School, Police Say Teen Attacked School Officer, Tried To Take Gun At Osbourn Park High School, Police Say
Teen Attacked School Officer, Tried To Take Gun At Osbourn Park High School, Police Say A 15-year-old student was arrested after attacking a school resource officer and trying to take his gun just as students were arriving at a Prince William County high school, police said. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, outside Osbourn Park High School, located on Euclid Avenue in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police say the teen approached the officer from behind and struck him in the head with a metal water bottle — then immediately tried to grab the officer’s holstered firearm. The officer was able to keep control of his …
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…
Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck Near Manassas Station: Officials Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck Near Manassas Station: Officials
Driver Trapped After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Truck Near Manassas Station: Officials An Amtrak train slammed into a pickup truck at a railroad crossing in Prince William County, leaving the driver with serious injuries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The crash was reported shortly before noon on Tuesday, April 15, after the train left the Manassas station, striking the truck at a nearby crossing. Investigators say the truck was thrown off the tracks coming to rest in the right of way. First responders rushed to the scene and had to extricate a person trapped inside the truck who was then taken to an area trauma center with what were describe…
Naked Gun: Woodbridge Man Strips, Chases Roommate With Weapon In Bizarre Confrontation: Police Naked Gun: Woodbridge Man Strips, Chases Roommate With Weapon In Bizarre Confrontation: Police
Naked Gun: Woodbridge Man Strips, Chases Roommate With Weapon In Bizarre Confrontation: Police A Prince William County man is behind bars after a bizarre and alarming outburst in Woodbridge that ended with him naked and under arrest, police said. Anthony Cortez Sims, 56, allegedly brandished a firearm during an argument with another occupant of a home at around 8:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 6 in the 15300 block of Colorado Avenue in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. During the dispute, Sims allegedly pulled out the weapon, then removed his clothes and chased the other person outside, authorities said. Officers arrived to find Sims completely naked in…
Woodbridge Men Repeatedly Sexually Abusing Two Young Girls Over 11-Year Span, Police Say Woodbridge Men Repeatedly Sexually Abusing Two Young Girls Over 11-Year Span, Police Say
Woodbridge Men Repeatedly Sexually Abusing Two Young Girls Over 11-Year Span, Police Say A years-long nightmare has come to light in Prince William County — and now, three men are behind bars. Detectives in Virginia have arrested three suspects accused of sexually abusing two young girls over the course of more than a decade, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The disturbing allegations surfaced in January 2025, when the victims came forward and reported being assaulted repeatedly between 2012 and 2023 at homes in the Woodbridge, officials said. At the time the abuse began, both victims were young children, police said. They were reportedly assaulted on …
Manassas Dad Broke Daughter’s Arm With Bamboo Stick, Police Say Manassas Dad Broke Daughter’s Arm With Bamboo Stick, Police Say
Manassas Dad Broke Daughter’s Arm With Bamboo Stick, Police Say A Manassas father accused of beating his daughter with a bamboo stick — and a mother who allegedly waited more than a week to seek help — are both facing charges in Prince William County, police announced Friday. The investigation began on Wednesday, March 26, after detectives were alerted to suspected child neglect tied to an earlier incident at the family’s home, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police say the girl, who is under 12 years old, was physically disciplined by her father, 44-year-old Dong Shin, using a bamboo stick on March 15. When the child tried to…
Man Tased After Taking Off With 6-Year-Old In Stolen Car From Manassas Gas Station: Police Man Tased After Taking Off With 6-Year-Old In Stolen Car From Manassas Gas Station: Police
Man Tased After Taking Off With 6-Year-Old In Stolen Car From Manassas Gas Station: Police A 6-year-old child is safe and a Virginia man is behind bars after a car theft sparked an abduction scare in Manassas, police said. Devon Lamont Pinckney, 38, of Manassas Park, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 26, after police say he stole a car with his relative’s young son still inside, then refused to cooperate during a high-risk stop. The incident began around 3:50 p.m. at the Exxon station on Wellington Road, where the child’s father told police that his brother-in-law climbed into the passenger seat of his car and took off with the boy in the back, according to the Manassas …
Top MS-13 Leader Captured In Virginia During Federal Sting, Officials Say Top MS-13 Leader Captured In Virginia During Federal Sting, Officials Say
Top MS-13 Leader Captured In Virginia During Federal Sting, Officials Say US authorities are celebrating after a top MS-13 gang leader was apprehended in Virginia. Officials announced on Thursday that a weeks-long operation involving federal and state investigators culminated with "one of the top domestic terrorists in MS-13 off the streets."  “This is what happens when you let good cops be cops and we’re going to continue to let good cops be cops across this country," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement.  "President Trump gave us the executive decision to go after and safeguard our communities … We are returning our communities to safety.” Th…
Woodbridge Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Road — Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver (UPDATED) Woodbridge Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Road — Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver (UPDATED)
Woodbridge Man Hit Twice, Killed Crossing Road — Police Searching For Hit-Run Driver (Updated) Police in Prince William County are still searching for the driver who fled after hitting and killing a man crossing Richmond Highway in Woodbridge — and now they have a lead on the vehicle involved. Investigators say the car that fled the scene is believed to be a dark-colored 2018–2025 Toyota Camry, which should have damage to the front left bumper and fender, according to an update from Master Police Officer Renee Carr on Wednesday, March 26. The crash happened around 9 p.m. on March 20, near Richmond Highway and Easy Street, when 53-year-old Miles Jonathan Moore, of Woodbridge, was stru…
Decomposed Body Found In Woodbridge Street Leads To Second Arrest: Police Decomposed Body Found In Woodbridge Street Leads To Second Arrest: Police
Decomposed Body Found In Woodbridge Street Leads To Second Arrest: Police Another suspect has been arrested in the case of a decomposed body found dumped on a residential street in Prince William County, police announced. Jonathan Alberto Aguilar, 21, of Woodbridge, was taken into custody on Sunday, March 24 in connection with the ongoing death investigation of Robert Patrick Hearn, 42, of Annandale, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Aguilar is charged with concealment of a dead body and is being held without bond. His court date is pending. The arrest comes more than a month after Hearn’s body was discovered in the 13200 block of Trowbri…
Man Tried To Film Woman Inside Bathroom Stall At Walmart In Dumfries: Police Man Tried To Film Woman Inside Bathroom Stall At Walmart In Dumfries: Police
Man Tried To Film Woman Inside Bathroom Stall At Walmart In Dumfries: Police A woman using the bathroom at a Walmart in Prince William County looked down — and saw a stranger’s phone pointed at her from under the stall, police said. Officers were called to the Walmart in the 1700 block of Richmond Highway in Dumfries around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, for a report of a suspicious person, according to a spokesperson for the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said a 49-year-old woman was inside the restroom when she spotted a phone being held underneath the stall by a man, who quickly took off from the store. The suspect jumped into a gray Ni…
SUV Goes Airborne, Flips In Deadly Gainesville Crash: Police SUV Goes Airborne, Flips In Deadly Gainesville Crash: Police
SUV Goes Airborne, Flips In Deadly Gainesville Crash: Police A Bristow woman was killed after her SUV went airborne and rolled into a field off a busy road in Prince William County, police said. It happened Monday morning, March 24, just before 10 a.m. on Linton Hall Road near Glenkirk Road in Gainesville, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said the 2019 Toyota Highlander was heading north when it suddenly veered into the southbound lanes, slammed into a guardrail, then launched off the road. As it flew down an embankment, the SUV rolled and finally came to rest on its side in a grassy field. The driver — identi…
Rideshare Ride Turns Violent In Fairfax County, Driver Charged: Police Rideshare Ride Turns Violent In Fairfax County, Driver Charged: Police
Rideshare Ride Turns Violent In Fairfax County, Driver Charged: Police A Northern Virginia rideshare driver is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a passenger during a trip through Fairfax County, authorities said. Mohsen Moslehi-Nik, 64, of Centreville, was arrested Thursday, March 20, after turning himself in at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Detectives say the incident happened Tuesday, March 18, when a woman reported that her rideshare driver attacked her while they were in the Fair Lakes area. The assault was reported to Prince William County Police, who worked with Fairfax detectives to…
Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student During Class In Osbourn Park High School: Police Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student During Class In Osbourn Park High School: Police
Teacher Accused Of Grabbing Student During Class In Osbourn Park High School: Police A high school teacher in Prince William County is facing charges after allegedly grabbing a student by the neck during class, police said. Bobby Ray Lake, 64, was charged with assault and battery after an investigation into a disturbing incident that unfolded at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas on Wednesday, March 12, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The case came to light two days later, on March 14, when a school resource officer assigned to the building was notified of a possible assault involving a teacher and a 15-year-old female student. Police say the te…
Woman Arrested For Third DUI In A Year—One Day After Second: Stafford Sheriff Woman Arrested For Third DUI In A Year—One Day After Second: Stafford Sheriff
Woman Arrested For Third DUI In A Year—One Day After Second: Stafford Sheriff A Stafford County woman is behind bars after racking up her third DUI arrest in a year—just one day after her second, authorities announced. Leah Hicks, 32, was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 19, after allegedly driving recklessly on White Oak Road in Stafford, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. A concerned caller reported a Ford struggling to stay in its lane, prompting deputies to respond to the area, officials said. The driver pulled into the Walgreens parking lot, making it easy for authorities to locate her. When Epps approached Hicks, she appeared “extremely dis…
Swastikas Discovered At PWC Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Swastikas Discovered At PWC Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say
Swastikas Discovered At PWC Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Police in Prince William County are investigating multiple incidents of vandalism involving swastikas and other offensive drawings at two local schools, authorities announced. The latest act of vandalism was reported on Wednesday, March 19, at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Haymarket, marking the second incident in the building in less than a week, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say a school resource officer was notified around 7:57 a.m. that a swastika and derogatory language had been drawn on a bathroom stall. A similar act of vandalism was reporte…
No Charges For Officers In Fatal Police-Involved Woodbridge Shooting: Prosecutor No Charges For Officers In Fatal Police-Involved Woodbridge Shooting: Prosecutor
No Charges For Officers In Fatal Police-Involved Woodbridge Shooting: Prosecutor The officers involved in a fatal police shooting last summer in Prince William County will not face charges, prosecutors announced following an independent review into the case. The Regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT)—an independent investigative body comprising multiple Northern Virginia law enforcement agencies—presented the findings of its investigation to Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office, which ultimately determined that no charges would be filed against the officers involved, officials said. The ruling stems from an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 1,…
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff 100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Virginia topped 100 mph before ending with a wanted driver in cuffs, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit began around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a deputy spotted a northbound vehicle on Catlett Road clocked at 67 mph in a 45-mph zone, officials said. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas, passing cars over double yellow lines and speeding toward Meetze Road, where he drove into oncoming traffic at dangerously high speeds. The deputy, slowing to avoid endangering other motorists, briefly lost sight of the …
Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Woodbridge Domestic Dispute: Police Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Woodbridge Domestic Dispute: Police
Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Woodbridge Domestic Dispute: Police A Virginia woman was physically restrained by multiple family members and prevented from leaving a Woodbridge home during a domestic dispute before police arrived and made several arrests, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to the 14800 block of Emberdale Drive just before midnight on Sunday, March 9, after receiving reports of an escalating domestic altercation. Investigators determined that a 22-year-old woman had been involved in a verbal argument when one family member grabbed her while two others physically restrained her from leaving, police said. When officers …
Would-Be Church Shooter Penned Chilling Letters Before Being Thwarted In Haymarket: DOJ Would-Be Church Shooter Penned Chilling Letters Before Being Thwarted In Haymarket: DOJ
Would-Be Church Shooter Penned Chilling Letters Before Being Thwarted In Haymarket: DOJ A Falls Church man who entered a Prince William County church armed with a gun and dozens of rounds of ammunition was convicted of a federal hate crime after making threats to kill congregants during Sunday services, authorities announced. After a four-day trial, a federal jury found Rui Jiang, 35, guilty on all charges, including attempting to obstruct the free exercise of religious beliefs through an attempted act of violence involving a dangerous weapon, according to the Department of Justice. Jiang was also convicted of transmitting online threats and a firearms violation, prosecut…
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (Developing) Some lanes on I-95 were blocked in advance of the afternoon commute on Tuesday when a truck fire broke out. Northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County were closed as of 4:30 p.m. on March 4 in the area of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge. The vehicle was fully engulfed as crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the scene to allow traffic to begin moving in the area. I-95 traffic on Tuesday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, all north lanes were closed near mile marker 155.7 and traffic was backed up approximately two miles as of 4:25 p.m. on T…
'Buy One, Get One' Fugitive Fraudster Duo Caught At Stafford Hotel, Sheriff Says 'Buy One, Get One' Fugitive Fraudster Duo Caught At Stafford Hotel, Sheriff Says
'Buy One, Get One' Fugitive Fraudster Duo Caught At Stafford Hotel, Sheriff Says A wanted Virginia man didn’t realize he was getting arrested—and neither did his friend, who turned out to be wanted as well, deputies said. Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Affordable Suites of America on Woodstock Lane shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 after a tipster spotted Christopher Culbertson, 45, of Warrenton, who was wanted in Prince William County for multiple larceny and fraud charges, authorities said. When deputies arrived, they found Culbertson casually packing his belongings into a car, unaware that his stay was about to be taken into custody. …
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says A wanted Manassas man is behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase—hitting speeds of 100 mph—with a woman trapped inside his truck, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Devante R. Payne, 31, was driving a Mitsubishi SUV westbound on I-66 around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when officers with the Blue Ridge Gang and Drug Task Force attempted a traffic stop for improper registration. But instead of pulling over, Payne floored it, sparking a reckless pursuit that reached 100 mph, investigators said. The chase continued onto Leeds Manor Road, whe…
Haymarket Teen Raped Incapacitated Adult In Prince William County: Police Haymarket Teen Raped Incapacitated Adult In Prince William County: Police
Haymarket Teen Raped Incapacitated Adult In Prince William County: Police A 16-year-old is facing a rape charge following the investigation into an incident involving an adult who became incapacitated during a gathering at her home in Prince William County, police say. Last week, detectives concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported at a residence in Gainsville on Dec. 22, 2024.  Investigators from the Prince William County Police Department say that the woman was hosting the gathering at her home when she "became incapacitated."  "While incapacitated, another attendee of the get-together, later identified as the teen, sexually …
Reckless Driver With Unrestrained Child Wanted By Police In Prince William County Reckless Driver With Unrestrained Child Wanted By Police In Prince William County
Reckless Driver With Unrestrained Child Wanted By Police In Prince William County Authorities in Northern Virginia are searching for a man accused of abducting a woman and their young child before fleeing in her vehicle in Prince William County, investigators say. Officers responded around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, to a home in the 7400 block of Brunson Circle in Gainesville after a domestic dispute turned violent, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say that 26-year-old Naim Arrak assaulted a 27-year-old woman, described as an acquaintance, during an argument, hitting her in the face before grabbing her by the neck.  At one…
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Manassas: Police A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 10 who lived in the same home, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Manassas resident Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Prince William County in July 2024 involving the child. According to police, the investigation determined that the child was sexually assaulted by Perez Perez in their Manassas home. The incident was later disclosed to a family member, who then contacted the police…
'Dangerous' Fugitive Leads High-Speed Chase Along I-95 Into Stafford County (DEVELOPING) 'Dangerous' Fugitive Leads High-Speed Chase Along I-95 Into Stafford County (DEVELOPING)
'Dangerous' Fugitive Leads High-Speed Chase Along I-95 Into Stafford County (Developing) An armed and dangerous suspect who led police on a high-speed chase from Prince William County is now in custody, authorities said. The pursuit began early Wednesday, Feb. 12, when the suspect—whose identity has not yet been released—sped south on I-95 into Stafford County, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies, assisted by Virginia State Police, chased the driver to the 122-mile marker, where they managed to take them into custody. Along the way, the suspect left a trail of destruction, ramming multiple Virginia State Police vehicles before finally being stopped, pol…
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
Deadly I-95 Crash Caused By Reckless Driver From Fredericksburg: Virginia State Police Deadly I-95 Crash Caused By Reckless Driver From Fredericksburg: Virginia State Police
Deadly I-95 Crash Caused By Reckless Driver From Fredericksburg: Virginia State Police A reckless driver from Fredericksburg behind the wheel of a Ford F-250 crashed into a stopped Lexus SUV, killing the driver and sending a passenger to the hospital, Virginia State Police said. Investigators say Jeremy S. Kubela, 43, was driving a 2022 Ford F-250 when he veered off the right side of the road and slammed into a 2020 Lexus RX, which was stopped on the shoulder. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the express southbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 151 in Prince William County. The impact sent the Lexus into a guardrail before it bounced back in…
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Prince William County Crash: State Police Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Prince William County Crash: State Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Prince William County Crash: State Police A driver was killed and a passenger was airlifted to the hospital after a work truck veered off the road and slammed into an SUV on I-95 in Prince William County, police said. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at mile marker 152 in the southbound lanes of the interstate, according to Virginia State Police. A 2020 Lexus SUV was stopped on the right shoulder when a 2022 Ford work truck drifted off the highway and crashed into it. The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A passenger inside the SUV was flown to Fairfax Inova Hospital …