STAFFORD – (Press Release) The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects involved in a burglary that occurred at the AT&T store located at 28 South Gateway Drive in the early morning hours on Thursday. The suspects stole approximately $80,000.00 worth of phones and cash.
On November 15, 2018, at approximately 2:46 a.m., 1st Sergeant Christopher Neuhard, Sergeant Jason Aubry, and Deputy Scott Fulford responded to the AT&T store for a burglar alarm.
ALEXANDRIA – (Press Release) A federal jury convicted a Woodbridge man today for his role in a conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.
“Sex traffickers often prey upon the most vulnerable victims in our society,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “The victims were targeted specifically because Rhymes knew they were vulnerable and that he could exploit them, and he used fear, coercion, and control to force them into a form of modern-day slavery. We are grateful to the jury for their time and attention to this difficult case, and to our trial team and investigative partners for their terrific work in pursuit of justice for the victims in this case.”
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) The criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 4, 2018 on Laurel Street in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County has been completed. This investigation was conducted by detectives from the Prince William County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and was reviewed by the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office for a determination of criminal liability concerning the officers’ actions, as well as the suspect’s actions, during the incident. In the interest of keeping the residents of Prince William County informed of significant incidents involving our officers and the community, further details of the investigation and the ruling of criminal liability are being publicly disclosed.
On November 4, 2018 at approximately 5:41PM, the Prince William County Public Safety Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that his grandson, later identified as Brett Anthony Monteith, was bleeding and holding a firearm at their residence located at 1106 Laurel Street. An update reported that Brett was last seen running out of the back door to the residence where the caller lost sight of him. The call was dispatched to responding officers at 5:42PM as a shooting-in-progress with injuries. The first responding officers arrived at the home at approximately 5:44PM and faced immediate gunfire from the roof area of the residence from a man armed with a .22 caliber rifle. At 5:45PM, patrol supervisors monitoring the call, and hearing that the officers were being fired upon, declared a “Signal 1” — officer in trouble, calling for all available units to respond to the scene. Four officers were on scene at the time shots were fired towards police. Two officers at the scene returned fire on the suspect, ultimately striking him in the upper body, before subduing him in front of the residence at approximately 5:49PM. During the shooting, one of the officers on scene was struck by a round fired from the suspect, striking the officer in the back, across the exterior ballistic vest. The officer was seen at an area hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were sustained other than to the suspect. Officers rendered aide to the suspect prior to medical crews arriving on scene. The suspect was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and has since been released. He is currently incarcerated at the Adult Detention Center.
STAFFORD – (Press Release) 60 Butler Road, 11/10, 2:17 a.m. Suspect arrested for DUI as well as drug and firearm charges. On that evening, Deputy Scott Fulford observed a suspicious vehicle parked with its headlights on. When the cruiser approached the vehicle and turned his takedown lights on, the driver proceeded to exit the vehicle. The deputy instructed him to get back in the vehicle and the driver obeyed his commands. The driver was identified as Jeremiah Kerns, 26, of Colonial Beach. The deputy detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the suspect and subsequently took him into custody. A search of the vehicle yielded a firearm and a substance consistent with marijuana. A search of the suspect’s person during the jail intake process yielded a small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance. Kerns was charged with possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, and driving under the influence of alcohol. He was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail and held without bond.
MANASSAS – (Press Release) On November 11 at 4:26AM, officers responded a residence located in the [Redacted] in Manassas (20112) to investigate a domestic. The investigation revealed that the victim, an adult woman, and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed a rifle and threatened the victim. The victim left the home and got into her vehicle in the driveway. At that point, the accused pointed the rifle at the victim and then proceeded to strike the vehicle with the firearm multiple times. As the victim was pulling away from the home, the accused fired a round into the air. No injuries were reported. The victim went to a nearby fire station where police were contacted. The accused was located at his place of employment. Upon searching the vehicle belonging to the accused, the rifle and narcotics were located. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as [Redacted], was arrested.
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MANASSAS – (Press Release) On November 5, 2018, the Manassas City Police Department began an investigation into an allegation of carnal knowledge of a 14-year-old female victim. The investigation revealed the suspect had inappropriate contact with the victim during the summer of 2018. The suspect, identified as Derek BRANCH, and the victim met at The Martin K. Alloy Boys & Girls Club of Manassas where the suspect is employed. On November 9, 2018, BRANCH was arrested and charged with carnal knowledge of a child. BRANCH is being held without bond and a court date is currently set for January 17, 2019.
STAFFORD – (Press Release) 3000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway, 11/7, 5:16 a.m. Units responded to a reported breaking and entering in progress at an auto business. The caller was sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot and observed a male subject exit the woods with a crow bar. He struck the rear glass door with it and disappeared back into the woods. He then reappeared, striking the door again—this time breaking it. The male then entered the shop for about two minutes before exiting. A K9 unit and the drone team responded to the scene, but were unable to locate the suspect. Nothing was out of place or missing from the shop. The investigation is ongoing.
1175 Garrisonville Road, 11/4, 3:46 p.m. Two subjects steal food and drinks from convenience store on two occasions. Upon arrival, deputies located the suspects sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot. The driver was identified as Taylor Perry, 18, of Stafford and the passenger as James Foster, 18, of Stafford. They admitted to stealing the items. Deputy Smith and his K9 partner, Lobo, also responded to the scene. The K9 alerted to a backpack behind the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle and backpack revealed drug paraphernalia and a substance consistent with marijuana. Both suspects were issued summonses for possession of marijuana and petit larceny.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Over a period of several months, the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office has been investigating a string of small arson fires at the Dominion Middle Ridge Apartments in Woodbridge. The joint investigation, with the Prince William County Police, involved other suspicious activities but focused on the arson fires. During the course of this investigation, and with the public’s and property management’s help, a suspect was developed. Besides identifying the suspect below, additional forensic work was conducted to help develop the case.
The suspect, Mr. Christopher Hope, was interviewed, and subsequently confessed his involvement. Mr. Hope is a current resident of the Dominion Middle Ridge Apartments where the fires occurred. Mr. Hope was arrested and charged for his role in the fires. The investigation continues and additional charges are pending.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 8, detectives from the Homicide Unit formally charged the suspect, identified as Brett Anthony MONTEITH, in connection to the officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Laurel St in Woodbridge on November 4. The accused remains hospitalized at this time. The criminal investigation and separate administrative […]
Manassas – (Press Release) On November 7 at 10:15PM, officers responded to the area of Lomond Dr and Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a dispute between a taxi cab driver and a male customer. When officers arrived, the customer fled on foot. Officers pursued the man on foot who was eventually detained. The customer was identified as the accused who was wanted in connection to an assault of a PRTC bus driver that occurred in the area of Minnieville Rd and Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge on September 11. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Andre Jon RICHARDSON, was arrested.
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