Crime Watch: Rape Probe Peers Back to 1990s

FROM POLICE REPORTS:

Rape / Aggravated Sexual Battery – On July 10th at 1:26PM, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau began an investigation into a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at two addresses in Woodbridge (22192) – one on Rainbow Ct and the other on Bancroft Ln. The investigation revealed that the victim, a now 34 year old woman of Gainesville, was sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance, in the 1990’s when she was between 5 & 19 years of age. Following an investigation, the accused was subsequently arrested on July 25th.

Arrested:

Michael Karl JEFFERSON, currently 50, of 13500 Kingsman Rd in

Woodbridge

Charged with 5 counts of rape, 5 counts of aggravated sexual battery, 5 counts of

forcible sodomy and 5 counts of taking indecent liberties with a child

Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond

Malicious Wounding – On July 24th at 8:39PM, police responded to the 8000 block of Ashland Ave in Manassas (20109) for a stabbing. The victim, a 69 year old man of Manassas, reported to police that he and the accused, a known acquaintance, were inside a residence in the above area when a verbal altercation escalated. During the encounter, the accused allegedly stabbed the victim in the torso. The accused was also injured in the altercation. The victim and the accused were treated at an area hospital for minor injuries.

Arrested: (No Photo Available)

Nathaniel Tyrone SMITH JR, 45, of 10151 Parkview Dr #6 in

Manassas

Charged with malicious wounding

Court date set for September 21, 2012, held WITHOUT bond

Residential Burglary – On July 25th at 8:50AM, police responded to the 3600 block of Wharf Ln in Triangle (22172) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 3:00PM on July 24th and 8:30AM on July 25th. Entry appeared to have been made through a rear glass door which had been broken out. A moped, 2 TV’s, 2 laptops and other electronics, valued around $2,400, were reported missing.