Police said a 20-year-woman was forced to perform sex acts at a motel, and a county store.
Human Trafficking Investigation – On March 21, detectives with the Special Investigations Bureau concluded an investigation into human trafficking that was reported to have occurred at two separate locations, the Red Roof Inn located at 17113 Dumfries Rd. in Dumfries and the Oak Hill General Store located at 12203 Kahns Rd. in Manassas (20112) that evening.
The investigation revealed that the accused drove the victim, identified as a 20-year-old female acquaintance, to both locations where the victim engaged in sexual acts with a different man at each location in exchange for money. Detectives located the victim and the accused at the Oak Hill General Store and detained them without incident.
Further investigation revealed that the victim recently traveled to Prince William County to meet the accused who provided transportation and received a portion of money that the victim obtained for the arranged encounters.
Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Bartolo CANO HINOJOZA, was arrested.
Arrested on March 21:
Bartolo CANO HINOJOZA, 37, of 14780 Bakersfield St. in Woodbridge
Charged with human trafficking, pandering, and using a vehicle to promote prostitution Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
In other police news, there were two more incidents of gun fire in Prince William County.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On March 22 at 5:57PM, officers responded to the area of Rippon Blvd. and Blackburn Rd. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that a group of males, possibly juveniles, were at the basketball courts near the above intersection when they were approached by a group of masked individuals, also believed to be juveniles. During the encounter, a verbal altercation escalated when individuals of the masked group implied they were carrying firearms. As the initial group left on foot, they heard multiple gunshots. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On March 19 at 11:48PM, officers responded to the area of Vantage Dr. and Elizabeth Burbage Lp. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed that multiple shots were fired before a group of individuals were observed fleeing the area and a black Chevy Camaro was seen driving out of the area. No injuries or property damage were reported. While canvassing, officers located shell casings in the above area.
