A 17-year-old Fredericksburg teen reported missing on May 19, has been found safe.
She and 39-year-old Ronnie Reel were found in Woodbridge on May 22 around 7:15 p.m. The teenager is being reunited with her family, and Reel is now in police custody.
Fredericksburg Police said she left voluntarily with Reel, but her age made her safety the top priority. Detectives obtained warrants for Reel on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The pair were believed to be in the Woodbridge area without a vehicle.
Authorities credited numerous public tips and strong support from the Prince William County Police Department with the quick resolution. Detectives worked tirelessly to bring the case to a safe conclusion for the teenager and her family.
🚨WATCH: Today I spoke with a mother who says Ronnie Reel sexually abused her 11-year-old boy.
He was facing life in prison. But since Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office botched the case, Reel walked free with time served. The mother blames Descano… https://t.co/S1tz1oL08X pic.twitter.com/xlCNKuYKWs
— Nick Minock (@NickMinock) May 23, 2026
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