MANASASS, Va. — Two people from the Manassas area face child abuse charges.
More in a press release from Prince William police:
Child Abuse *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On February 13th, detectives from the Physical Abuse Unit made an additional arrest in the child abuse investigation which was reported to have occurred in the 7900 block of Meadow Ct in Manassas on February 12th. The investigation also revealed that the accused had struck the victim multiple times with a belt between August 2011 and February 2013. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on February 13th:
Maria Del Rosario MORENO NAJERA, 20, of the 7900 block of Meadow Ct in Manassas
Charged with child abuse
Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
Child Abuse (Previously Released) – On February 12th at 5:30PM, detectives from the Physical Abuse Unit began an investigation into child abuse which was reported to have occurred in the 7900 block of Meadow Ct in Manassas (20109). The investigation revealed that the victim, a 2 year old boy, had been struck multiple times by the accused, a known family member, with a belt between November of 2012 and February 2013. The victim sustained lacerations as a result. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on February 12th:
Carlos Daniel CORTEZ, 29, of the 7900 block of Meadow Ct in Manassas
Charged with child abuse and cruelty & injuries to children
Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
