On August 24, officers responded to multiple residential shootings in Woodbridge, where gunfire struck homes on Yawl Court, Lost Colony Drive, and Minnie Court, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old man, who faces charges including nine counts of attempted aggravated malicious wounding and three counts each of shooting into an occupied dwelling and using a firearm in the commission of a felony, with no reported injuries or additional property damage.

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The Prince William County Police Department will host a community fair on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. at Sean Connaughton Plaza in Woodbridge. The event will feature displays, activities, food trucks, and opportunities to meet with recruiters, all aimed at celebrating the county’s diversity and fostering unity.

From Prince William police:

The Prince William County Police Department will host a community fair on  Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, to celebrate the county’s diversity, to embrace unity among the various  communities in the county and showcase the many facets of police work in the county with displays, fun  activities, appointments with a recruiter, pet adoptions and much more. 

The event is from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sean  

Connaughton Plaza, 1 County Complex Court,  

Woodbridge, VA 22192. County residents are  

cordially invited to the community fair, which also  

will feature displays from numerous County public 

safety agencies and other County government  

organizations, live music and food trucks. 

Background investigators and recruiters will be  

present to speak to anyone interested in a career as a police officer. The Department is committed to a  diverse workforce and encourages all interested applicants to contact the Prince William County Police  Personnel Bureau at (703) 792-6580 or visit the Department’s recruiting website at www.joinpwcpd.org. 

Food Lion has issued a recall for four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef sold at its Hoadly Road location in Dale City due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The products, produced on August 18, 2024, with a sell-by date of August 20, 2024, can be returned to the store for a refund worth double the purchase price.

Press release:

Food Lion is notifying customers of its store located at 6306 Hoadly Road in [Dale City], V.A. 20112 of a recall involving four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef because it may contain traces of foreign material. The recall affects only the listed varieties of in-store prepared ground beef sold at this single store location with these matching dates. The affected product was produced on Aug. 18, 2024, with a Sell By Date of Aug. 20, 2024.

• 73% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes)
• 80% Lean Fresh Ground Chuck (All Sizes)
• 85% Lean Fresh Ground Beef Round (All Sizes)
• 93% Lean Fresh Ground Beef (All Sizes)

Customers who purchased the affected product should not consume it and may return it
to this Food Lion store for a refund equal to double the purchase price in accordance
with Food Lion’s “Double Your Money Back Guarantee.”

Press release:

A Dale City man today to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

According to court documents, on Jan. 18, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service’s Capital Area Regional Task Force located Sirri Webb, 40, for whom they had an arrest warrant, in an apartment in Lorton. The apartment was rented in the name of another person who did not know Webb was using the apartment, had not given Webb permission to use the apartment, and gave law enforcement consent to enter the apartment. After knocking and announcing their presence several times with no response, law enforcement entered the apartment, defeating a brace securing the door from the inside.

As law enforcement apprehended Webb, officers observed in plain view a scale with white residue, loose baggies, loose ammunition on the floor, a shotgun resting against a wall, various drugs, large quantities of cash, and a collection of size 12 shoes. Officers seized 745 grams of cocaine, 526 grams of cocaine base, 20 Oxycodone pills, 42 grams of N,N-Dimethylpentylon, a .357 caliber handgun, three 9mm handguns, a .40 caliber handgun, a .38 caliber handgun, an AK47, a 12-gauge shotgun, assorted ammunition, a high-capacity drum magazine, a bulletproof vest, a frame device for stabilized shooting, and $7,080.

Webb is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 1. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison for the possession with intent to distribute cocaine charge and a mandatory minimum of five years and up to life in prison to be served consecutively with any other term of imprisonment for the firearm charge. Actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Shannon Saylor, U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia; Kevin Davis, Fairfax County Chief of Police; and Jarod Forget, Special Agent in Charge for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Washington Division, made the announcement after Senior U.S. District Judge Claude M. Hilton accepted the plea.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Ronald L. Walutes Jr. is prosecuting the case.

Rescue crews pulled a man from a manhole near a Safeway grocery store in Dale City on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

There is no word yet on how he wound up in the hole or the victim’s age. We await updated information from the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department.

Prince William Professional Firefighters Union:

Late last night, Units from our Technical Rescue Division responded to the 4200 block of Cheshire Station Plaza for a person who had fallen down a manhole adjacent to a retention pond. Engine 26 arrived on scene first and reported a person, fifteen feet down a manhole with extensive lower body injuries. Crews began to arrive and prepared for a confined space entry. HAZMAT crews monitored the environment while rescues prepared for the rescue incident. Crews made initial contact with the patient from the surface at 10:40pm and had the victim and all rescues recovered at 11:13pm. The patient was evaluated and transported to a local hospital.

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In March 2024, detectives launched an investigation into multiple sexual assaults in Woodbridge, Prince William County, involving a female victim under 18 and her acquaintance, Keith Richard Wilson, who allegedly assaulted her on several occasions, including in a commuter parking lot. Wilson, who had a supervisory role over the victim in the Civil Air Patrol, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties and turned himself in on July 22; his court date is pending, and he was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond.

Sexual Assault Investigation – On April 5 at 2:51PM, detectives began an investigation into sexual assaults that were reported to have occurred in the Woodbridge area of Prince Wiliam County in March 2024. The investigation revealed the female victim, who was under the age of 18 at the time of the offenses, was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, identified as the accused, on more than one occasion. One incident occurred in a vehicle at the Occoquan Commuter Lot located near Gordon Blvd. and Old Bridge Rd., while a separate incident occurred in a parking lot located in the 5100 block of Dale Blvd. The victim later reported the incidents to a family member who contacted the police. The victim and accused were both members of the Civil Air Patrol at the time of the offenses where the accused had a supervisory role over the victim. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Keith Richard WILSON, who turned himself in to police on July 22.

Arrested on July 22:
Keith Richard WILSON, 48, of 2919 Madeira Ct. in Woodbridge
Charged with 2 counts of indecent liberties by a person in a supervisory relationship Court Date: Pending | Bond: $25,000 Unsecured

On July 22, police were called to the Longview Condominiums in Woodbridge after a Good Samaritan found a 6-year-old girl unsupervised and poorly clothed. Following the investigation, the mother, Lidia Violeta Perez, returned home and was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor; she has been released on a court summons with a pending court date.

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – On July 22 at 5:42AM, officers responded to the Longview Condominium complex located in the 13600 block of Lynn St. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a found child. The investigation revealed a Good Samaritan located the victim, a 6-year-old girl, outside unsupervised wearing insufficient clothing. While investigating the incident, the mother of the child, identified as the accused, returned home. The child was unharmed and turned over to known parties. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Lidia Violeta PEREZ, was charged.

Charged on July 22: [No Photo Available]
Lidia Violeta PEREZ, 30, of the 13600 block of Lynn St. in Woodbridge
Charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Court Date: Pending | Status: Released on a Court Summons

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On June 3 at 10:41 AM, officers responded to Crystal Smoke and Vape in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery where an unknown man reached behind the counter, struck an employee, and stole vape products. The suspect, described as a black male around 5’9″ and 20-25 years old, was last seen wearing all black with a white Under Armor backpack.

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Strong-Arm Robbery – On June 3 at 10:41AM, officers responded to Crystal Smoke and Vape located at 2680 Opitz Blvd. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed an unknown man reached behind the counter and opened the sliding door to retrieve merchandise. When the employee
attempted to intervene, the suspect struck the employee and took additional vape products before leaving the store. No injuries were reported.

Suspect Description:
A black male, approximately 5’9”, and possibly between 20-25 years old Last seen wearing all black clothing with a white Under Armor backpack

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On June 2 at 7:46AM, officers responded to investigate found property that was located in the 15700 block of Forest Park Dr. in [Dale City] earlier that morning. The investigation revealed sometime between 11:00PM on June 1 and 12:01AM on June 2, residents heard
gunshots before finding shell casings in the neighborhood the following morning. No previous reports of gunfire were received in the area during the above timeframe, and no injuries or additional property damage were reported.

Felony Child Neglect – On June 3 at 11:59AM, officers responded to the Bayvue Apartments located in the 1400 block of Bayside Ave. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a found child. The investigation revealed the victims, a 4-year-old girl and a 9-year-old girl, were left unattended for an extended period of time by their mother, identified as the accused. Officers responded to the apartment complex when a Good Samaritan located the 4-year-old girl outside unclothed and unsupervised. The caller contacted the police and officers located the 9-year-old other child. The children were assessed by fire & rescue
personnel and did not appear to be injured before being released to the custody of known parties. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Sara Carolina ALONSO, was arrested. Arrested on June 3:

Sara Carolina ALONSO, 24, of the 1400 block of Bayside Ave. in Woodbridge
Charged with 2 counts of felony child neglect
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

On May 19, 2024, Douglas Ernesto Benavides, 43, was arrested in Woodbridge for brandishing a machete-style knife during a road rage incident while intoxicated, with a 2-year-old in the vehicle, police said. Benavides faces multiple charges, including felony child neglect, brandishing a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, DUI, and driving on a revoked license, and is being held without bond until his court date on July 18, 2024.

Felony Child Neglect | Brandishing of a Weapon – On May 19 at 6:57PM, officers responded to the area of Old Delaney Rd. near Quate Ln. in Woodbridge (22193) to
investigate a brandishing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 19-year-old man, was involved in a road rage incident with the driver of another vehicle, later identified as the accused. While both vehicles were stopped on Old Daleny Rd., the victim approached the other vehicle, where the accused brandished a machete-style knife before driving out of the area. Officers located the accused at a nearby residence where he was determined to be intoxicated. Further investigation revealed a 2-year-old girl was in the vehicle with the accused at the time of the encounter. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Douglas Ernesto BENAVIDES, was arrested.

Arrested on May 19:
Douglas Ernesto BENAVIDES, 43, of 13804 Meadowbrook Rd. in Woodbridge
Charged with felony child neglect, brandishing of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, DUI,
and driving on revoked license
Court Date: July 18, 2024 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Well, partner, if the weather holds up, there’s gonna be some northbound lane closures on I-95 this Friday night, May 17. If things don’t pan out, they’ll give it another go on Saturday night, May 18. This here’s happening ‘round mile marker 155, between the Dale City Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North and Cardinal Drive, all thanks to some work on the Powells Creek bridge, according to the folks at the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Here’s how it’s gonna shake out (one lane’ll always be open, so don’t fret too much):

– From 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 17, they’re closin’ down one lane.
– Then from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, May 18th, it’ll be down to two lanes closed.
– Come 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Saturday, it’ll go back to one lane closed.

If they need more time:
– On Saturday, May 18, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m., one lane’ll be closed.
– From 11 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 19, two lanes’ll be closed.
– Finally, from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, May 19, one lane’ll be closed again.

Once they’re all done, the northbound lanes will be shifted left along the bridge over Powells Creek until summer rolls around.

Folks should be ready for delays and might want to think about takin’ another route.

These closures are for the last bit of millin’ and pavin’, plus puttin’ down permanent stripes on the northbound lanes as part of the I-95 over Powells Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project. This here project is all about makin’ things safer and stretchin’ the life of the northbound and southbound lanes over Powells Creek. Those bridges were first built way back in 1963, fixed up in 1976, and widened in 1981 and 1996.

They’re mendin’ steel beams, concrete abutments and piers, replacin’ bearings, closin’ deck joints, and givin’ the bridges a fresh coat of paint. Plus, they’re resurfacin’ the deck of the northbound lanes bridge. They aim to wrap this up by summer.