A domestic dispute in Woodbridge escalated into an alleged abduction, assault, and robbery, followed by a high-speed vehicle pursuit early on June 16. The suspect remains at large after fleeing officers. Additional incidents include vandalism at a local high school.
Fredericksburg Police also reported a shoplifting incident that led to two vehicle pursuits spanning multiple jurisdictions, resulting in arrests. This daily police blotter compiles the latest from area agencies.
On June 10 at 5:07 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Webb Drive and Lee Highway in Gainesville for a traffic violation. The driver became agitated, attempted to walk away, and pushed an officer before being secured. No injuries were reported.
Franklin Danilo Corrales Martinez, 37, of Gainesville was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, obstruction of justice, and holding an electronic communications device while driving. He was held without bond. Court date pending.
Other notable incidents include vehicle tampering, fraud reports, and a public intoxication arrest. This daily roundup compiles the most recent reports from law enforcement agencies serving the region.
On June 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center at 9320 Lee Ave in Manassas after an inmate became aggressive and assaulted a corrections officer. The officer sustained injuries and was treated at a local hospital. A 23-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with assault and battery on a corrections officer. He remains incarcerated with a pending court date.
On June 5 at 4:27 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of Potomac Mills at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge for a report of an unconscious individual. A 22-year-old man was found unconscious in a vehicle, transported to a hospital, and later pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation found no signs of foul play or threat to the community.
On June 5, officers responded to the Food Lion at 14641 Richmond Highway in Woodbridge regarding a sexual assault that occurred on June 2 at 5:28 p.m. The victim, an employee, was standing near the hot food bar when an unknown man inappropriately touched her. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a tall white male with shoulder-length brown hair, short beard, hazel eyes, wearing a blue hat, green jacket, black t-shirt, blue sweatpants and light-colored tennis shoes.
Stafford County deputies also responded to several incidents including public intoxication, a stolen firearm, and multiple fraud reports.
This daily police blotter roundup highlights notable incidents reported across the region on or around June 4-5, 2026.
Additional reports detail a malicious wounding at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, an arrest in a separate assault on a juvenile in Woodbridge, and a self-inflicted gunshot wound tied to drug charges in Manassas. A middle school weapon possession case and a residential break-in round out the latest activity.
On June 2 at 4:25 p.m., officers responded to Dumfries Public Cemetery at 17821 Mine Road in Dumfries after a report of a person in crisis. They located a 50-year-old woman in a wooded area who was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary findings indicate no signs of foul play. The investigation continues.
Other notable incidents include a machete attack at a Manassas gas station, an armed robbery of a juvenile on a minibike, and a strong-arm robbery at a Woodbridge bus stop. An additional arrest was also made in a February aggravated malicious wounding case.
This daily police blotter compiles the most significant incidents reported across local agencies.
Other notable incidents include a vehicle pursuit in Fredericksburg, where the driver nearly struck officers and was charged with assault on law enforcement, along with fraud reports and an assault arrest in Stafford County.
This daily police blotter summarizes reports from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Fredericksburg Police Department, and Prince William County Police.
Prince William County Police responded to a tense situation in Woodbridge where a juvenile in mental health crisis held a knife to a family member’s throat and threatened officers. The incident was safely resolved after a barricade was established and negotiations ensued.
Additional cases include the arrest of a Fredericksburg man accused of abducting a 17-year-old girl and a strong-arm robbery at a Manassas area Walmart. Here is the full daily police blotter roundup for the latest reports.
“Autumn Van Zandt was last seen on May 19, 2026 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Autumn is a 17 year old female and is described as 5’7, 135 lbs., brown hair, and brown eyes,” Fredericksburg Police announced. “Autumn was last seen wearing a black top and jean shorts with a red purse and has a heart shaped tattoo on the left/right side of her hip.”
She is known to frequent the downtown area of Fredericksburg and Southpoint Shopping area in Spotsylvania County and was last seen traveling with Ronnie Reel (DOB 11/17/1986). Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fredericksburg Police Department at 540-373-3122. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by texting “FPDtip” and the information to 847-411 or via the FPD Tip app.
