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Police Blotter: Assault, DUI, and Vandalism Cases Reported 

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Prince William County

MALICIOUS WOUNDING | ARMED ROBBERY
Regency Apartments, Gardenia Ln, Manassas | March 20 (Arrests on March 23 & 29)
A 38-year-old woman was lured by acquaintances, assaulted, cut with a razor, and robbed.

  • Malkia Dannelle Alexander, 40, of Fredericksburg – Charged with malicious wounding
  • Devin Edward Thompson, 38, of Haymarket – Charged with malicious wounding and robbery
    Both suspects have been arrested.

STRANGULATION [Domestic]
Deward Ct, Manassas | March 30, 9:00 p.m. (Reported March 31)
A 61-year-old woman was choked and beaten during a domestic dispute.
Otis Lee Allen, 54, is wanted for strangulation and domestic assault. He remains at large.

BRANDISHING OF A FIREARM [Road Rage]
Opitz Blvd & Gideon Dr, Woodbridge | March 28, 4:08 p.m.
A road rage incident escalated when a driver pointed a firearm at another man.
Marshad D. Ledbetter, 29, of Triangle is wanted for brandishing a firearm.

RECKLESS HANDLING OF A FIREARM
Keelingwood Cl, Woodbridge | March 31, 8:55 p.m.
Tyra Tedder, 26, fired several rounds into the air during a verbal dispute. No injuries or damage were reported. She was arrested and released on a $2,500 bond.

Stafford County

ASSAULT
Paradise Court | March 31, 1:45 p.m.
A boyfriend was charged with assault and battery after attacking his girlfriend during an argument over money. Bystanders intervened. He is held without bond.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

  • Richmond Hwy & Woodstock Ln | March 30, 7:18 p.m.
    A Dodge Ram driver with expired tags admitted to drinking “quite a few Buzz Balls.” He faces DUI (BAC over .2), open container, and registration violations. Held on a $2,500 bond.
  • Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 2875 Richmond Hwy | March 31, 12:14 p.m.
    A woman with a heavily damaged vehicle said her car was “a little wonky.” She was charged with DUI and lane violation. Held until sober.
  • Bells Hill Rd | March 31, 12:47 a.m.
    A man was caught urinating after swerving on the road. Police found an open box of wine and a fake registration. He was charged with DUI, refusal, altered plates, and other infractions. Held on a $3,000 bond.

LARCENY
Goodwill, 54 North Stafford Complex Center | March 31, 12:13 p.m.
A man’s speaker was stolen from his bike while he shopped. Video evidence led to a suspect confession. A warrant was issued.

VANDALISM

  • Giant, 35 Town & Country Dr | March 30, 7:33 a.m.
    Rocks were thrown at a woman’s vehicle during breakfast.
  • Royal Farms, 4 Commerce Pkwy | March 30, 2:55 p.m.
    A motorcyclist damaged a gas pump nozzle in frustration.
  • Coastal Ave | March 31, 10:54 a.m.
    A family woke up to find their home egged—no candy involved.

WARRANT SERVED
7-Eleven, 378 Garrisonville Rd | March 30, 5:18 p.m.
Deputy Bates spotted a wanted woman who initially resisted. A tattoo confirmed her identity. She was arrested for a probation violation, obstruction, and drug possession. Held without bond.

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