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From Prince William police: 

Fatal Crash Investigation *ARREST – On May 24, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit obtained an arrest warrant against the driver of the school bus involved in the fatal crash that occurred in the area of Old Carolina Rd and Piedmont Vista Dr in Haymarket on May 23. Based on the investigation, and after consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, the driver of the school bus, identified as Sheli Cheru PAUGH, was determined to be at fault in the crash which resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man. The accused turned herself into police on May 25 without incident.


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Shooting Investigation – On May 24 at 11:16PM, officers responded to the Fields of Manassas apartment complex located in the 7400 block of Willoughby Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shots fired call.

When officers arrived in the area, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. That man was transported to an area hospital for treatment and has since been released. The investigation revealed that a large group had gathered in the above area and were actively fighting.


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From a press release: 

Bank Robbery – On May 23 at 2:25PM, officers responded to the TD Bank located at 16714 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the suspect approached the teller counter and passed a note demanding money. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of currency. No weapon was displayed and no injuries were reported. A police K-9 and helicopter assistance from Fairfax County police aided in the search for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.


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From Prince William police: 

Fatal Crash Investigation – On May 23 at 8:11AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Old Carolina Rd and Piedmont Vista Dr in Haymarket (20169) to investigate a crash involving a Prince William County school bus and a 2007 Ford F-150XLT landscaping pick-up truck.


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From the Stafford sheriff’s office: 

On May 15, 2018, at approximately 10:53 p.m., Deputy Steven Kellam observed a gray vehicle turn left onto Leeland Road from Deacon Road. The vehicle then drove over the curb to pull into a 7-11 convenience store. The deputy followed the vehicle as it parked in front of the store.


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From Prince William police: 

Attempted Abduction | Impersonating a Police Officer – On May 17 at 7:44AM, officers responded to the 8000 block of Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a suspicious person. A 43-year-old homeless woman reported to police that an unknown Hispanic male entered her tent area and identified himself as a police officer. The suspect was wearing dark clothing, had some type of portable radio with an orange earpiece attached, and a pair of handcuffs. During the encounter, the suspect grabbed the victim and attempted to handcuff her. The victim resisted and asked to see the suspect’s credentials, which he refused. A struggle ensued and the suspect eventually fled the area on a bicycle when the victim yelled for help. Further investigation revealed that same suspect allegedly went to another homeless camp in the area and identified himself as a police officer to two other men. Officers checked the surrounding area for the suspect who was not located. No injuries were reported. The investigation continues.


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