Crime

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 6, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified and arrested a suspect in connection to the double homicide that occurred in the 16800 block of Brandy Moor Lp in Woodbridge (22191) on November 4. The investigation revealed that the suspects, who were identified as the accused and Israel GAMEZ Jr., made arrangements to meet the victims, Christopher Jermaine WILLIAMS and a fourth individual, identified as a 22-year-old man, in the above area to sell a pair of shoes. Sometime during that meeting, the suspects attempted to rob the victims. During the altercation, WILLIAMS and GAMEZ were shot and killed. At some point, the accused and the other victim left the vehicle and fled on foot. The accused was later identified by detectives in connection to planning for and being present during the robbery attempt. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Daunte Anthony MOTEN, was located and arrested without incident. The investigation continues. Additional charges are pending. 

Arrested on November 6:

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) – On November 5 at 2:08PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 2900 block of Chinkapin Oak Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary-in-progress. The investigation revealed that two masked men entered the residence and encountered the homeowner. At that point, the suspects fled on foot. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. No weapons were seen and no property was reported missing. The suspects were only described as black males wearing all dark colored clothing. This incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.

Residential Burglary | Violation of a Protective Order *ARREST – On November 1, the suspect, identified as Roger Melvin Sesso LASSITER, who was sought in connection to a domestic related burglary incident that occurred at a residence located in the 2900 block of Myrtlewood Dr in Dumfries on October 14, was arrested without incident.