Arrest: Abduction & Strangulation (Domestic) – Woodbridge (March 5, 11:12 PM)
A 39-year-old woman was assaulted and prevented from leaving a room. Mikael Lee Thomason, 42, was arrested and charged with strangulation, abduction, and domestic assault & battery.
Strong-Arm Robbery – Woodbridge (March 6, 1:41 AM)
A 27-year-old woman was robbed after an altercation with Salman Rahman, 29, who took her phone by force before fleeing. An arrest warrant has been issued, but Rahman remains at large.
Abduction & Assault Arrest – Gainesville (March 3)
Brady Taylor Kreilser, 25, was arrested on March 4 after allegedly assaulting a 55-year-old woman, throwing her to the ground, and preventing her from seeking help. He faces multiple charges.
Malicious Wounding Arrest – Triangle (March 5, 11:55 AM)
A 62-year-old man was hospitalized after being repeatedly struck by Jose Antonio Rivera, 63, who was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.
Assault on Law Enforcement Officer – Gainesville (March 5, 11:28 AM)
Heather Michelle Maskell, 36, resisted arrest outside Target, scratching an officer. She faces charges of assault on law enforcement, grand larceny, and obstruction of justice.
Stafford County Incidents:
Threats – North Stafford High School (March 5, 10:27 AM)
An 18-year-old student sent threatening messages on Instagram and was charged with making threats of death.
Hit and Run – Enon Road (March 5, 8:27 AM)
A red Toyota struck trees and a Verizon utility box before nearly hitting a bicyclist. The driver fled the scene.
Traffic Offense – Stolen License Plate (March 5, 4:24 PM)
A driver was caught using a stolen license plate from Spotsylvania County. They were charged with possession of stolen goods and driving while revoked.
Road Rage – Cool Springs Road (March 5, 8:44 PM)
A driver aggressively followed another for 8 miles after being cut off. Warrants were obtained for disorderly conduct, aggressive driving, and following too closely.
Larceny – Petco (March 5, 5:01 PM)
A suspect stole over $100 worth of dog food from Petco and was seen leaving in a dark Audi SUV.
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