A 20-year-old man was struck by a car late Tuesday night near the Lake Jackson Dam.
Police said the victim walked out onto Route 234, a busy four-lane highway at the intersection of Coles Drive. A car struck the victim.
The man was flown to a local hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, said a Prince William police spokeswoman.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the man stopped at the scene, according to initial reports.
The incident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.
A portion of Route 234, at Prince William Parkway near Manassas, was closed to traffic following the crash. It has since been reopened.
Aggravated Assault – On March 21 at 10:22PM, officers responded to Andrew Leitch Park located at 5301 Dale Blvd. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 19-year-old man, reported to police that while playing on the basketball courts, one of the players from the opposing team struck and knocked him to the ground. While on the ground, the suspect struck and kicked the victim multiple times. When the victim’s teammates attempted to intervene, the opposing team prevented them from helping the victim. The parties eventually separated, and the victim went to the hospital where police were contacted. The suspect left the park in a black BMW. The victim reported serious injuries. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description:
A black male, between 27-30 years old, approximately 5’9”, with long dark-colored hair Last seen wearing a grey long-sleeved shirt, black shorts, and grey/white Jordan shoes
We have an update to a story we told you about yesterday when officers were called to a report of shots fired at a home near Beville Middle School in Dale City.
Police said the shooter, a woman, struck an officer before she was taken into custody. No one was injured.
Prince William County Police provided a full press release.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm | Assault and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On March 22 at 2:33PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13600 block of Lindendale Rd. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shots fired call. While responding, officers received information describing the shooter as a woman who was still at the location.
Upon arrival, officers located a woman, identified as Bryana Ann COLEMAN, and attempted to detain her. In the process of detaining COLEMAN, she actively resisted and struck an officer before being taken into custody. The investigation into the initial shots fired call revealed that COLEMAN and a female acquaintance, identified as Kaylen MAIN, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated.
At some point during the encounter, a male acquaintance, identified as Shaun Ross MINNIEFIELD, arrived at the location and attempted to intervene. The altercation escalated when both MAIN and MINNIEFIELD brandished handguns and fired rounds into the air. No injuries or property damage were reported. Following the investigation, all three parties were arrested.
Arrested on March 22: [No Photos Available]
Bryana Ann COLEMAN, 22, of 531 Macwood Dr. in Woodbridge
Charged with assault & battery on LEO
Court Date: May 25, 2021 | Bond: Released on Personal RecognizanceKaylen MAIN, 21, of 13632 Lindendale Rd. in Woodbridge
Shaun Ross MINNIEFIELD, 22, of 13632 Lindendale Rd. in Woodbridge Both parties charged with brandishing and reckless handling of a firearm Court Date for both: June 28, 2021 | Bond: $2,5000 Unsecured Bond
Shooting Investigation *ARREST – On March 19, the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred on January 23, at the Babylon Café located at 3081 Golansky Blvd. in Woodbridge (22192) on January 23, was arrested. The suspect, James Lawrence GREGORY Jr., was located and taken into custody in Waldorf Maryland by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Arrested on March 19: [No Photo Available]
James Lawrence GREGORY Jr., 34, of the 3100 block of Chesapeake Dr. in Dumfries
Charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a
felony, discharging a firearm in public, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and destruction of property
Court Date: Pending | Status: Awaiting Extradition
Shooting Investigation [Previously Released] – On January 23 at 9:25PM, officers responded to the Babylon Café located at 3081 Golansky Blvd. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shots fired call. While responding, officers located the victim, a 27-year-old man, a short distance from the Café suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers utilized their Department-issued trauma kits to provide first aid to the man until rescue personal arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation inside the Café. At some point during the altercation, the parties moved outside where the altercation escalated when the accused brandished a firearm. The accused fired several rounds striking the victim before fleeing the area in a dark colored vehicle. The victim also ran from the area until located by the police.
Shell casings were located in the parking lot and collected by officers. Later that morning, officers responded to the 3100 block of Golansky Blvd. for a report of two business which sustained damage believed to be from the prior night’s shooting. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants forthe accused, identified as James Lawrence GREGORY Jr. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.
Shots rang out in Dale City at about 2:30 p.m.
Police and medics were called to the 13600 block of Lindendale Road, near Beville Middle School, for a report of a possible shooting.
No one was injured.
A portion of Lindendale Road was closed to traffic at Lombard Lane as police search for a gunman.
Police arrested one person in connection to the incident.
We’ll bring you more information on this developing story.
On March 14 at 3:18 a.m., a caller reported suspicious activity occurring near the Merit School (115 Primmer House Road). The caller reported hearing a saw and seeing a man dressed in all black with a backpack being picked up by a white Honda Accord that had been circling the area. It was suspected the individuals were stealing catalytic converters.
While responding to the call, Deputy S.C. Jett observed the suspect vehicle pass him on Primmer House Road near Burnt Oak Lane. Deputy C.R. Szentkuti caught-up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. As deputies approached the vehicle, they noticed a white piece of paper was displayed on the vehicle in lieu of a license plate, the sheriff's office states in a press release. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Robbin Crabtree, 55, of Fredericksburg, and the passenger was identified as Michael Pruitt, 50, of Fredericksburg, the sheriff's office states in a press release. Deputies observed a catalytic converter on the floorboard in the backseat as well as a Sawzall, the sheriff's office states in a press release.
Deputy D.A. Earp arrived at the Merit School and discovered a catalytic converter was missing from a bus parked at the school. Further investigation revealed the catalytic converter found inside the suspects’ vehicle matched the one stolen from the bus. A search of the suspects’ vehicle found numerous sawblades and tools, the sheriff's office states in a press release. A controlled substance was found as well. Both suspects were placed under arrest.
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For the first time since May, the jail in Prince William County is coronavirus-free.
Peter Meleitis, the superintendent of the county’s Adult Detention Center in Manassas, shared the good news. It comes after a series of infections of jail staff and inmates that began last May.
To date, 203 inmates have received their first coronavirus vaccination, and 97 inmates have received the second dose. A total of 51 new inmates and 11 inmates from the general population are on quarantine status due to possible exposure to the virus, though they have not tested positive for the disease.
Those inmates exposed to COVID will be quarantined for 14 days and monitored by medical staff,” Meletis told Potomac Local News. “Staff exposed will be off work for 14 days, and anyone who enters the [adult detention center] must wear a mask, and their temperature will be checked.”
The jail, located at 9320 Lee Avenue in Manassas, houses inmates from Prince William County and Manassas and Manassas Park.
The Fredericksburg Police Department has partnered with Mary Washington Healthcare to help you safely install your child's car seat.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fredericksburg Police Department, located at 2200 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg, residents may have their car seats checked for safety. No appointment necessary and you do not have to be a resident of Fredericksburg to participate.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children, but the proper car seat and installation can provide the protection your child needs. Whether prior to the delivery of your baby or as your child continues to grow, we encourage you to reach out to a local certified safety seat technician for a free appointment to install your child's car seat or to confirm placement.
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Stafford sheriff's deputies say they've nabbed a man responsible for stealing airbags from multiple vehicles.
On March 14 at 3:38 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office was notified by off-sight security that live security footage was showing a suspect unlawfully on the property of Insurance Auto Auctions, at 15 Le Way Drive. When they arrived, deputies established a perimeter around the business.
An employee then arrived on the scene to allow deputies access to the car lot at the rear of the business. While there, Sgt. L.A. Burgess, Deputy W.A. Bolinsky, and Deputy M.A. Pearce began to search the property. The deputies saw a flashlight in the distance and walked toward it.
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Police in Woodbridge were called to the scene of a home invasion.
Two men broke into a home at the Summerland Apartments, in the 1900 block of Gableridge Turn at 8:53 p.m. Thursday, March 11. The men kicked in the door to the apartment to gain entry.
The two men struck down a 28-year-old woman who was inside the home at the time, and then pulled a gun on her, police said. At some point, the victim was able to get away long enough to call the police.
Upon hearing the victim on the phone, the suspects took an undisclosed amount of money and fled, police said. The victim suffered minor injuries.
Police are searching for two black men, both 6-feet-tall, with muscular builds. Both men were last seen wearing all black clothing and black boots.
Earlier that day in Gainesville, police were called to investigate an indecent exposure that was reported to have occurred in the parking lot of the Virginia Gateway Center located, at 13300 Gateway Center Drive. Police learned the incident occurred two days earlier.
The victim, a 28-year-old woman, said she was in the parking lot when she saw an unknown man inside of a light-colored sedan exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures.
The suspect did not make contact with the victim. Police describe the suspect as an Asian male between 25 and 35 years old with dark-colored hair and a thin build.
