Rape

On June 14 at 12:33AM, officers responded to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the Woodbridge (22193) area of Prince William County on the morning of June 13. The investigation revealed that the victim, an 11-year-old girl, was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, identified as the accused. While investigating, officers located the accused in the Manassas area where he was taken in custody, and also determined to be intoxicated. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Christopher RODRIGUEZ, was arrested.


Attempted Abduction – On June 10 at 10:48PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1900 block of Heatherbrook Ct. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an attempted abduction. The victim, an 11-year- old girl, reported to police that she heard a knocking at her second story window and opened the window to look out. As she was leaning out of the window looking around, an unknown male wrapped his arms around her and both parties fell to the deck below. The victim immediately got up and ran to the front of the house where she notified a family member about the incident. The suspect was observed running away from the home. No injuries were reported. While canvassing, a witness reported to police that during the incident timeframe, he observed an unknown, possibly teenaged male outside of the victim’s second story window talking to someone inside the room. The only suspect description was a male with a medium build and approximately 5’6”.

Shooting Investigation – On June 12 at 5:17AM, officers responded to the intersection of Georgetown Rd. and Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The victim, a 19-year-old man, reported to police that he was stopped at the above intersection when an unknown man approached his vehicle. During the encounter, the suspect knocked on the driver’s window and demanded the victim get out of the car. The victim did not respond and began to drive away when the suspect fired a round striking the victim. The victim drove to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The only suspect description was a male, possibly wearing a gray sweatshirt.


An investigation into a burglary of a vape shop led to arrests in two separate theft cases.

On April 29 at 12:18 a.m., deputies responded to Vapamotive Vape Shop (1036 Warrenton Road) for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, they found the glass front door of the business shattered and merchandise scattered on the ground. Numerous containers of vape juice were reported stolen.


On Monday, June 14, the Prince William Health District vaccine clinic at Manassas Mall will start offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on certain days.

Schedule an appointment (Once on the VASE website, enter “20109” for the zip code.)


A 35-year-old man is behind bars in connection with car theft and the subsequent car fire that took place in December.

Aggravated Malicious Wounding | Grand Larceny Auto | Arson Investigation *ARREST – On June 8, the suspect wanted in connection to the vehicle theft that was reported to have occurred in the 14100 block of Minnieville Rd. in Woodbridge (22193) on December 11, was arrested. The suspect, Martinez Juan ROBERTSON, was located and taken into custody by members of the Fairfax County Police Department.


The newest middle school in Prince William County will serve to bridge the gap between in-person learners and those who excel at learning virtually at home.

Potomac Shores Middle School, at 17851 Woods View Drive near Dumfries, is the second new school to be built in the neighborhood that bears the same name. The three-story, nearly 200-square-foot, $65 million school building will open in September.


Prince William County Public Schools has so much money, it doesn’t know yet what to do with it.

So, it’s asking the public for ideas on how to spend nearly $90 million in federal funds it just picked up in the latest round of stimulus funding. The school division will hold a public meeting Tuesday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Kelly Leadership Center, and virtually as an opportunity for residents’ input.


Commercial Burglary – On June 8 at 8:42 a.m., officers responded to the Glass City Tobacco Store located at 7600 Gardner Park Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a burglary. When the owner of a nearby business arrived in the area that morning, he observed the front glass door of the store was damaged and immediately contacted the police. The video surveillance footage revealed that two unknown individuals used an object to shatter the glass front door before entering the store. Vaporizers were reported missing.

Police did not release the video footage.


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