STAFFORD – (Press Release) A traffic stop conducted by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Interstate 95 on Friday morning led to the arrest of a suspect on felony drug charges.
On November 16, 2018, at approximately 5:20 a.m., Deputy Hutcheson was traveling northbound on Interstate 95 when he observed several vehicles go around a slow moving vehicle with its hazard lights on in the left lane.
DALE CITY — (Press Release) Fatal Crash Investigation – On November 18 at 2:56 a.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Dale Blvd and Neabsco Mills Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a crash.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2011 Mini Cooper S was traveling eastbound on Dale Blvd approaching Neabsco Mills Rd. A 2004 Freightliner tractor-trailer was illegally parked on the right shoulder of Dale Blvd without parking lights or roadside hazard lights operational.
DALE CITY — (Press Release) Murder Investigation – On November 18 at 1:55AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15300 block of Bronco Way in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting.
The investigation revealed that the victim and the accused were inside a residence in the above area when they became involved in a verbal altercation.
WOODBRIDGE — (Press Release) Shooting Investigation – On November 17 at 9:48PM, officers responded to the Landings at Markhams Grant Apartments located in the 15700 block of Tassia Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 20-year-old man, was attending a party at an apartment in the above area.
During the party, the accused, who resides directly below the apartment, engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim. At one point, the victim left the party and went to the other apartment where he proceeded to pound on the door.
STAFFORD (Press Release) — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect behind a homicide that occurred early on Sunday morning at the Exxon/Mr. B’s Market and Deli on Warrenton Road near Interstate 95.
On November 18, 2018, at approximately 12:20 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a shooting at the Exxon located at 375 Warrenton Road. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect shot the victim near the gas pumps and subsequently fled the scene in a black Nissan four-door sedan, possibly a Sentra or Versa. The victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 16 at 9:10AM, officers responded to the area of Pond Way and Park Lake Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a death. The caller reported to police that while walking in the above area, a body was discovered in the pond. The victim, identified as a male, was removed from the water and pronounced deceased. At this time, the cause of death is unknown. The investigation continues.
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.
