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Mason William Tredinnick, 18, was charged with malicious wounding following an altercation at a local church. The incident occurred on the evening of May 2 at the Chapel Springs Assembly of God Church in Bristow.

According to police reports, officers were called to the scene at 11:44 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault. The investigation revealed that the confrontation began as a verbal altercation during a sports activity, which quickly escalated. Mason Tredinnick, identified as the accused, grabbed the 17-year-old victim scratched his neck, and initially separated. However, the dispute continued, resulting in Tredinnick re-engaging and striking the victim multiple times in the face, police reports state. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, received treatment at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.


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A man wanted for assault tried to slip out of the back door.

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On May 1, 2024, Jose Rafael Lizama, a 47-year-old resident of Manassas Park, made his first appearance in front of Prince William County Judge Wallace S. Covington. Lizama is accused of driving drunk and striking Justin Burns, of Blackstone, who was crossing the 8900 block of Center Street in downtown Manassas, near Old Town Sports Pub, just before 11 p.m. on December 2, 2023.

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Stabbing Investigation – On April 25 at 10:13 p.m., officers responded to the 17000 block of Richmond Highway in Dumfries to investigate a stabbing.

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Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation – On April 24 at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to the area of Richmond Highway and Pine Bluff Drive in Dumfries to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle. The investigation revealed the operator of a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Richmond Highway approaching Pine Bluff Drive when a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck traveling northbound on Richmond Highway entered the intersection in front of the motorcycle’s path of travel. The truck and motorcycle collided, causing the operator of the motorcycle to separate from the bike. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene. The pickup truck was later located unoccupied behind a nearby business. A police K-9 attempted to search for the suspect who was not located. The motorcycle operator was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash or has information about those involved to contact police. The investigation continues. Identified: The deceased operator of the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was identified as Joseph Emmanuel WORD, 20, of Dumfries.

Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On April 24 at 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 15000 block of Alaska Road in Woodbridge to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the homeowner heard gunshots before locating damage inside the home. The following day, on April 25 at approximately 1:40 a.m., an additional shots fired call was reported involving a dark-colored sedan which was seen driving out of the area. Shell casings were located in the roadway in addition to damage being reported to windows and walls in both incidents. No injuries or other property damage were reported. These incidents are possibly related to one another, including similar incidents on nearby Cobb Court in Woodbridge.


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On April 27, crash investigators obtained arrest warrants for the driver of the truck who was involved in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Richmond Hwy. and Pine Bluff Dr. in Dumfries (22026) on April 24. The investigation revealed the driver of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, later identified as the accused, failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle before entering the intersection where the vehicles collided. The resulting crash killed a 20-year-old Dumfries man.

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Prince William Police Department incident report: On April 21 at 10:10 p.m., crash investigators responded to the Red Roof Inn located at 10610 Automotive Drive in Manassas to investigate a hit-and-run crash.

The investigation revealed the victim, a 51-year-old man, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a physical altercation in the parking lot of the motel.


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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, known for its creative sharing of incident reports on social media, has chosen to participate in National Shakespeare Day. Translations were also provided.

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So far, no officials have shown the images. Benton Middle School’s principal Jerri Piacesi posted this message to social media:

We are writing to inform you that graffiti including antisemitic symbols were found on school grounds at both Benton Middle School and Coles Elementary School. We have no reason to believe our schools or students are in any danger. However, we are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment.


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On April 22, 2024, at approximately 2:16 a.m., the Manassas City Police Department responded to a 911 call for shots fired in the 9100 block of Winterset Drive.

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