On June 12, detectives charged Tavaris Maleek Eberhardt with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Carlos Marcell Moore on May 23 near Manassas. Eberhardt, already incarcerated on an unrelated charge, allegedly shot Moore after a verbal altercation and attempted to remove evidence from the scene; firearms were found in a storage unit rented by Eberhardt, though they were not used in the shooting.
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service and New York State Police, has captured Alyssa Jane Venable after a high-speed pursuit in New York. Venable is suspected of killing three adults in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, and is awaiting extradition.
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Deputies were called to the home on June 4, 2024, at 10 p.m. for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they discovered the bodies of the three adults, all of whom had sustained fatal upper body trauma. The subsequent investigation revealed that Venable, a roommate of the victims, was responsible for the murders, police said. She is currently wanted for three counts of 2nd Degree Murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, they add.
Major Elizabeth Scott of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation is still in its early stages, with detectives actively pursuing leads on Venable’s whereabouts. Authorities are withholding certain details to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
On June 5, Eric Yovany Melara, the final suspect in a February 12 assault in Haymarket, was arrested, joining two others previously apprehended. The altercation at a Sudley Road residence escalated, resulting in a 31-year-old woman being physically assaulted and a 25-year-old man threatened with a knife and firearm.
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A woman from Philadelphia attempted to evade police by driving recklessly and pulling over at a house that wasn’t hers, police said. She was detained after pulling out a knife, leading to charges of eluding police, obstruction of justice, and a traffic lane violation, police said.
From the Stafford sheriff’s office:
A 17-year-old male from Triangle has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on June 3 in Triangle, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old and injuries to three others. The incident, believed to have stemmed from an ongoing dispute, continues to be investigated by detectives.
From Prince William police:
On June 3 at 10:41 AM, officers responded to Crystal Smoke and Vape in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery where an unknown man reached behind the counter, struck an employee, and stole vape products. The suspect, described as a black male around 5’9″ and 20-25 years old, was last seen wearing all black with a white Under Armor backpack.
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On June 2, officers responded to a peeping incident at Maplewood Park Apartments near Manassas, where a teen observed Alfredo Cerroblanco, 57, peering through her bedroom window, police said. The victim alerted a family member who prevented Cerroblanco from fleeing until police arrived and arrested him for peeping into a residential dwelling.
Peeping Investigation – On June 2 at 9:50PM, officers responded to the Maplewood Park Apartments located in the 8100 block of Peakwood Ct. in Manassas (20111) to investigate a peeping incident. The investigation revealed the victim, a female juvenile, observed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, peering through a bedroom window while she was inside the room. The victim immediately notified a family member who prevented the accused from leaving the area until police arrived and detained the accused without incident. No entry was made into the residence. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alfredo CERROBLANCO, was arrested.
Homicide Investigation – On June 3 at 10:30PM, officers responded to the 3700 block of Masthead Trl. in Triangle (22172) to investigate a shooting. The preliminary investigation revealed a group of males were in a grass area to the rear of the homes in the above area, when multiple shots were fired. The parties dispersed as officers arrived on scene. Officers from Prince William County and the Town of Dumfries initially located and provided first aid to two of the victims found suffering from gunshot wounds. Fire and rescue personnel transported both victims to an area hospital where one of the victims, identified as a 15-year-old male juvenile, later died from his injuries. The other victim, an adult male, is expected to survive. While checking the area, a second juvenile male, was located nearby suffering from a graze wound and was treated at the hospital. During the incident, additional information was received of a fourth victim, another adult male, who had been driven to an area hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. The two adult victims, and the second juvenile victim are expected to survive. No property damage has been reported. At this time, this incident does not appear to be random. Detectives are actively investigating leads as the investigation continues. Virginia law prohibits law enforcement from disclosing the decedent’s identity due to their age. More information will be released when available.
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