Three men face murder charges in connecting to the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy.
Police found the unidentified teenager suffering gunshot wounds in the 4700 block of Still Place, off Savannah Drive in Dale City, on Monday, July 12. The boy died at the scene, police said.
Today, Prince William police detectives concluded an investigation into the shooting. They learned the victim and three other men, now identified as the accused suspects, met on Still Place to purchase marijuana. During the transaction, the suspects intended to rob the victim when an altercation ensued, and the victim was fatally shot, said Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.
A fourth suspect, identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile, was also identified as being involved in the planning of the robbery, said Perok.
Following the investigation, all four suspects were located and arrested. The juvenile suspect and two adult suspects, identified as Adrian Kendall Bryant, 19, of 4931 Brightleaf Court in Woodbridge, and Daezon Anthony Harris, 20, of New Haven Conn., were arrested locally.
A third adult, Misae Tyjuan Walker, 22, of Capitol Heights, Md., was arrested in Maryland, where he will remain until extradited to Virginia, police said.
Bryant, Harris, and Walker face murder charges. All four suspects are due in a Prince William County courtroom on September 14. All were held without bond.
A man faces charges of child sex abuse after police searched a home daycare in Manassas.
On Friday, July 16, members of the Virginia State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant in the 8600 block of Devonshire Court, a home daycare facility.
Through its investigation, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Filomon Ventura Fernandez, who is charged with reproduction, distribution, solicitation, and facilitation of child sexual abuse material.
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Prince William County
Reckless Handling of a Firearm *ARREST
On July 14, the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred in the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) on May 13, was arrested. The suspect, Victor Abraham CORNEJO, was taken into custody without incident.
Arrested on July 14:
Victor Abraham CORNEJO, 22, of 1615 Old Bridge Rd. in Woodbridge
Charged with reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable
Reckless Handling of a Firearm [Previously Released]
On May 13 at 9:50PM, officers responded to the Misty Ridge Apartments located in the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 22-year-old man, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were inside the above location handling a firearm when a round discharged and struck the victim in the lower body. The victim was transported to an area hospital by the accused where police were notified. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Victor Abraham CORNEJO. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.
Burglary While Armed
On July 14 at 1:37 PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3000 blocks of Acorn Ct. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic with weapons. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 16-year-old male juvenile, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in an altercation on social media which turned physical when the accused went to the above location where the two mutually fought.
Eventually, the accused fled the area, and returned a short time later, with an unknown male suspect. The two suspects then entered the victim’s home without permission where they both brandished firearms towards the victim and two family members before damaging a door. The two suspects then fled the residence prior to police arriving in the area.
While investigating, officers located the accused nearby and took him into custody without incident. No shots were fired during the incident and no injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Emiliano Ismael REYNOSO Jr., was arrested. The case remains active as officers attempt to identify the other suspect involved in the incident.
Arrested on July 14:
Emiliano Ismael REYNOSO Jr., 19, of 3015 Arkendale Rd. in Woodbridge
Charged with 3 counts of brandishing a firearm, 1 count of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and 1 count of burglary
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Stafford County
DUI
3600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, 7/14, 2:22 a.m. Deputy E.R. Houde responded for a report of a drunk driver. The deputy located the vehicle stopped in the area. The driver, Dakota Jensen, 21, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, smelled of alcoholic beverages and was unsteady on his feet. Field sobriety tests were administered and Jensen was arrested. He was charged with driving under the influence- 2nd offense and held on a $2,500 secured bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
INTOXICATED PERSON
1200 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, 7/14, 10:16 p.m. Deputy M.A. Holub responded for a report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival, the deputy found the suspect, Marco Aquino Ayala, 45, of Stafford, kneeling in the roadway. Aquino Ayala smelled of alcoholic beverages and had slurred speech. The deputies attempted to place him in custody and a struggle ensued. They were eventually able to place Aquino Ayala in handcuffs. He was charged with public intoxication and obstruction of justice. Aquino Ayala was held on a $1,000 secured bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
LARCENY
27 South Gateway Drive, T-Mobile, 7/14, 3:26 p.m. Two male suspects removed the security tags on two display phones. They then fled the store with the items.
Something exploded in Prince William County, but authorities don’t exactly know what it was.
Yesterday evening at 8:05 PM units were dispatched to the 3000 block of Bridgeton Ct. (Lake Ridge) for a reported explosion in the area. On arrival, remnants of a possible explosion were located in an outdoor common area of the townhome development. An undetonated device located near the scene was made safe by the State Police.
A suspect was identified and questioned. There were no injuries or structural damage to surround buildings.
The incident appears to be random and there is no threat to the community.
At this time it does not appear to be pipe bomb, as may have been previously reported, but rather some sort of other homemade or commercial device. Charges are pending and the investigation is continuing by the FMO.
The neighborhood where the suspected explosion took place in a community of townhomes located on the banks of the Occoquan Reservoir.
No arrests have been made.
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Two teenagers were shot in Prince William County late Monday night in Dumfries.
Shooting Investigation
On July 12 at 11:36PM, officers responded to the 17300 block of Sligo Lp. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old man and a 13-year- old male juvenile who were struck by gunfire.
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A 17-year-old is dead after he was found shot to death today in Woodbridge. The deceased teen was found in a townhouse complex just off Minnieville Road.
Homicide Investigation – On July 12 at 11:01AM, officers responded to the 4700 block of Still Pl in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male juvenile suffering from gunshot wounds.
Officers performed CPR on the juvenile until rescue personnel arrived. A short time later, the juvenile died as a result of his injuries. At this time, detectives from the Homicide Unit are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information as to what occurred.
No arrest has been made in the investigation. The deceased has been preliminarily identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile. Due to a change in Virginia law, the identity of the juvenile is not being disclosed. At this time, this incident does not appear to be random. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.
At least three people have been shot and killed so far this year in Prince William County. Â Today’s shooting marks the 12th time someone has been shot in the county this year.
Last year, a total of 10 people were shot in the county.
Prince William County
Burglary while Armed
On July 7 at 6:42PM, officers responded to the Westgate Apartments located in the 10100 block of Portsmouth Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a home invasion. Residents of the apartment reported to police that four men forced their way into the apartment when a resident opened the door to the apartment after hearing a knock.
During the encounter, the suspects brandished firearms and then assaulted the victim, identified as an 18-year-old man. The suspects took a cell phone, shoes, and money before leaving the residence. The victim reported minor injuries. This incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.
Suspect Descriptions:
A white male, approximately 20 years of age, 6’2″,185lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes Last seen wearing a black sweatshirt
A black male, approximately 20-25 years of age, 6’2”, 190lbs with black dreadlocks Last seen wearing all black clothing
A black male, approximately 20-25 years of age, 6’00”, and 160lbs with black curly hair Last seen wearing a black jacket
A black male, approximately 6’2”, and 300lbs Last seen wearing a ski mask
Armed Robbery
On July 7 at 9:30PM, officers responded the 2800 Beachtree Ln. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 19-year-old man, reported to police that while in the above area with an acquaintance, he was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the man brandished a firearm at the victim. At one point, the suspect used the firearm to strike the victim and demanded the victim’s property. The suspect then fled the area on foot with the victim’s jewelry, phone, and bag. The victim reported minor injuries. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description:
A black male, approximately 6’00”
Last seen wearing a black sweater and blue jeans
Stafford County
LARCENY
354 White Oak Road, Dameron Auto Body, 7/7, 9:22 p.m. Several catalytic converters were stolen off of vehicles parked at the business. The business owner reported nine catalytic converters were believed to have been stolen between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on July 7.
FRAUD
1455 Stafford Market Place, Best Buy, 7/7, 2:59 p.m. The victim reported someone used his Best Buy account to purchase an iPad. The suspect placed the order online using the victim’s account. The iPad was then picked up at the Stafford Market Place Best Buy via curbside pickup. The investigation is ongoing.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors approved the implementation of a $5 fee to pay for the implementation of a new electronic summons system.
According to information from Stafford County, the system will save time by allowing sheriff's deputies by logging information into the system from the field and generating a court summons on the spot, freeing up the time of data entry employees that work back at the office.
This fee will also allow the county's sheriff's office department to fund and maintain the system, as well as fund any extras that go with the system, such as printers and scanners, according to Stafford Sheriff's Captain Lee Peters.
Anyone whose been charged with a crime, from a speeding violation to homicide, must pay.
Peters, after being asked by George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen, confirmed that the sheriff's office doesn't consider the fee to be a tax. Those who accessed the system would be the only ones paying the fee. Virginia law allows the fee. The Virginia State Police already have such a program and fee in place, similar to what Stafford County will use.
The system would also be convenient to decrease the time it takes to settle a charge, officials said.
The information will also be uploaded to the Virginia State Police's new Community Policing Data Collection which collects and displays data on traffic stops on the state’s Open Data Portal. The collection is a result of the passage of the Community Policing Act which was passed in 2020 and became effective on July 1.
The act mandated that all law enforcement agencies that participate in traffic stops must upload information on stops to this site. The information currently on file on the site was collected from July 2020 to June 30, 2020, and will continue to be updated with current information and reviewed to make sure the available data is not out of date.
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Stafford County
FRAUD
15 Salisbury Drive, Holiday Inn Express, 7/4, 7:46 a.m. In the overnight hours, the front desk employee was contacted by someone claiming to be the hotel owner. The caller told the employee he needed cash from the safe in order to pay a fine. The employee removed cash from the safe and attempted to make a transaction in order to transfer the money to the caller. The transaction was unsuccessful and the employee eventually determined the call was a scam.
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4 p.m.
We’re learning more about a shooting that took place last night in Dale City.
A homeowner grabbed his gun when he heard a would-be home invade trying to open a window at his home on Glendale Road. The man went outside to find the trespasser on his porch, fired shots, which struck the victim.
On July 6 at 9:55PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 4300 block of Glendale Rd. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers provided immediate first aid until rescue personnel arrived.
The investigation revealed that the homeowner heard a loud noise at the front door of the home and then heard someone trying to open a living room window.
At that point, the homeowner went outside where they encountered an unknown man on the porch. During the encounter, shots were fired by the homeowner and the man was struck. The homeowner immediately contacted emergency services. The unknown man was flown to an area hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. The investigation continues.
So far this year, 11 people have been shot in Prince William County. Last year, a total of 10 people were shot between January and June 2020.
10 a.m.
Prince William police are investigating another shooting in Dale City, where a man was shot in the Glendale neighborhood.
Police told us about the shooting about 11 p.m. Tuesday, as officers were called to the 4300 block of Glendale Road, Center Plaza on Dale Boulevard. The victim was flown to an area hospital after suffering a gunshot wound.
Police offered little more information as the investigation was in its early stages. The department has yet to release more information about the incident.
We’ll post more information about this case when it’s available.
The latest shooting comes after a violent Independence Day weekend, as shots rang out across the county from Woodbridge to Haymarket.
Tuesday’s shooting comes a day after a 25-year-old man was shot while sitting inside his Woodbridge home. Bullets pierced the wall and struck him. It was one of eight shooting incidents police called to over the holiday weekend.
So far this year in Prince Wiliam County, four people have died due to shootings. By comparison, in 2019, the last year in which the county has data available, a total of 14 people were shot and killed in Prince William County that year.
A full report for 2020 is expected soon, a police department spokesman tells us.
