FROM POLICE REPORTS
Assault on Law Enforcement Officer – Arrest
A Manassas City Police Department officer was bitten on the arm by a woman whom he had placed under arrest for public intoxication. The assault, which resulted in only minor bruising, occurred while the officer was securing the woman in the back of his police vehicle for transport to the ADC. The incident occurred on the 8700 block of Sudley Road at approximately 6:41PM Friday, January 11. Rebecca Lynn Jacques, 40, of 8909 Weir Street was charged with Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, as well as public intoxication. She was held at the ADC without bond pending arraignment and a March 12 court appearance.
Armed Robbery
The Manassas City Police Department is investigating the robbery of a man and woman who had just parked in the 8600 block of Bruton Parish Court at 8:45PM Saturday, January 12. The couple, who were visiting from Maryland, stated that they were approached by two men who pointed hand guns at them and demanded money. The victims stated that the robbers took their cash, a purse and jewelry; but did not assault them. The victims described the robbers as black males, tall and slender, and both wearing black hooded jackets. According to another witness, the suspects fled the area on foot toward the 8600 block of Plantation Lane. The investigation is ongoing.
Residential Vandalism, Note left
The Manassas City Police Department is investigating the breaking of a glass storm door on the 8500 block of Braxted Lane. A resident discovered the damage when he came home at 11:00PM Friday, January 11. He also discovered a note which is similar in content to other threatening notes left in nearby neighborhoods since December 4 (see January 2 Crime Report, below). On this occasion, the note did not threaten violence. There were no witnesses.
