From the Prince William County Police Department:
Found remains belong to Dumfries man
On September 21, detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau located human remains in the 5200 block of Waterway Dr. in Dumfries (22025) while investigating an active missing person case. Detectives were checking the area after receiving information that the individual frequented the area. The remains were transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death. The remains were identified as being the man who had been reported missing to police on September 3. At the time of the initial report, no information was received to consider the man was endangered. Currently, there is no foul play suspected in the man’s death and there is no threat to the community.
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From the Stafford County Sheriff's Office:
Man, 21 charged after brandishing board during an argumentÂ
386 Warrenton Road, Red Roof Inn, 9/20, 9:22 p.m. Deputy T.A. Vasquez responded for a report of a disturbance with a weapon. The investigation revealed the victim and suspect, Anthony Collins, 21, of Fredericksburg, were in a verbal altercation. During the altercation, Collins brandished a 2x4 piece of lumber. The suspect did not use the wood to strike the victim. Collins was arrested for assault and released on an unsecured bond.
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From the Prince William County Police Department:Â
String of robberies reported across county
Armed Robbery – On September 18 at 9:09PM, officers responded to the Dunkin Donuts located at 8525 Rolling Rd. in Manassas (20110) to investigate a robbery. An employee of the business reported to police that as he reentered the store via the side door, an unknown man followed him inside. Once inside, the man brandished a firearm and demanded money from the cash registers. The suspect then fled out the side door. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located.
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From the Stafford County Sheriff's Office:
DNA match on cigarette leads to arrest in series of thefts
A suspect has been charged in a series of vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles in Stafford County.
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From Prince William police:
Shots fired into Manasasa-area homeÂ
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On September 13 at 7:06PM, officers responded to investigate a destruction of property that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 3500 block of Wharf Ln. in Triangle (22172) earlier that afternoon. The homeowner reported to police that sometime between 4:30PM and 5:30PM that evening, loud noises were heard. Upon checking the home later that evening, damage was discovered in the living room wall. The investigation revealed that multiple rounds were fired before three men left the area. One of the rounds entered the home through the siding before becoming lodged in a living room wall. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.
Suspect Descriptions:
A black male, 5’8”, wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and black shoes
A white male, 5’4”, with blond hair, wearing a white shirt, red pants, and black shoesA black male, 5’2”, with black and orange hair, wearing a white shirt, black shorts, grey leggings, and black shoes
Woodbridge man faces rape charge
On September 12 at 10:41AM, officers responded to investigate a rape that was
reported to have occurred in the area of Armstead St. and Brice St. in Woodbridge (22191) the evening prior. The victim, a 30-year-old woman, reported to police that a man she met the evening before sexually assaulted her.The investigation revealed that on September 11 at approximately 6:30PM, the victim met an unknown man, later identified as the accused, while at a local establishment. Later that evening, the victim offered to give the accused a ride home. At one point during the ride, the victim stopped the vehicle and asked the accused to get out of the vehicle. As the accused was getting out of the vehicle, he took the victim’s cell phone.
The victim ran after the accused who had gone into a nearby wooded area where a physical altercation ensued over the phone. During the encounter, the accused began to remove the victim’s clothing before sexually assaulting her. The accused fled the area immediately after the incident.
The victim went back to her vehicle and contacted the police the following morning. While investigating, detectives with the Special Victims Unit received information identifying the suspect as Jaime A. GARCIA MENDOZA.
Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused. On September 14, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force located the GARCIA MENDOZA in Arlington and took him into custody.
Arrested on September 14: [No Photo Available]
Jaime A. GARCIA MENDOZA, 28, of 13428 Marumsco Dr. in Woodbridge Charged with rape
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
Dumfries man found slumped over wheel outside hospital
Hospital Center Boulevard & Courthouse Road, 9/14, 9:17 a.m. Deputy W.M. Isenberg responded to the area for a report of a male passed out behind the wheel. Upon arrival, the driver, Nathan Martin, 34, of Dumfries, was awoken by deputies. Martin appeared under the influence. He was arrested for driving under the influence-3rd offense and driving on a revoked license. Martin was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Shoplifter hits gas station
2142 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fas Mart, 9/14, 4:49 a.m. The store manager reported a male suspect entered the store and concealed several items in his clothing. Upon being confronted, he handed over one of the items, but left the store without paying for the remainder of the items concealed.
From Prince William police:
2 men strike a woman, pull her into a vehicle in Manassas
Strong-Arm Robbery – On September 12 at 1:46AM, officers responded to the 8900 block of Sudley Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 28-year-old woman, reported to police that while in the parking lot of the above location, she entered a charcoal-colored four door sedan occupied by three unknown men. At one point the victim exited the vehicle and when she returned to the vehicle, one of the occupants grabbed her phone from her hand and pulled her into the vehicle. The occupant then struck the victim and prevented her from leaving the vehicle. Eventually the victim was able to separate from the occupants and ran to a nearby business where police were contacted. The victim reported minor injuries and her phone, a credit card and money missing.
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From Prince William County Police Department:
Man fires several rounds into victim at apartment complexÂ
On September 10 at 1:56PM, officers responded to the Barrington Apartments located in the 10600 block of Blendia Ln. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. Upon arriving at the complex, officers located two men inside an apartment, one of which was suffering from gunshot wounds.
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One man was flown to a hospital Friday after he was shot near a Costco warehouse near Manassas.
Prince William County police reported the incident at 2;33 p.m. Friday, after the victim was found in the 10600 block of Blendia Lane, just off Ashton Avenue suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim suffered injuries that appeared to be life-threatening, police said.
One person was arrested following the shooting, police said. They have not been identified. There is no ongoing threat to the public following the arrest, police said.
A 55-year-old man died following a double shooting in Dale City last night.
A man and a woman were both shot, and police removed an 8-year-old from the home where the incident occurred. The child was not injured.
Prince William police tell us:
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Suspect in Woodbridge shooting in custody
A Woodbridge man is in jail today following a shooting that left a driver injured after gunshots rang out, shattering the glass of his car.
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