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Spotsy deputies takedown homicide suspect from Woodbridge

Published July 1, 2024 at 3:47PM

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A Woodbridge man suspected of shooting and killing a 52-year-old man was arrested last night in Spotsylvania County.

On June 30, at 9:07 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 5300 block of Holley Oak Lane for a 911 text call. 9-1-1 dispatchers were able to relay information to deputies by researching information associated with the residence, that a suspect wanted for homicide from Frederick County may be inside the home. Deputies observed an individual who was positively identified as the wanted subject. Terrance Lee Morris, 38 years of age from Woodbridge, was arrested on Frederick County’s 2nd-degree murder warrant. Morris was incarcerated under no bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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Dale City man headed to prison after he raped, drugged victims

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 1, 2024 at 2:54PM

Oritz Guardado

Balmore Ortiz Guardado, 36, of Dale City, will spend at least 35 years in prison after Prince William County Circuit Court Judge Kimberly A. Irving sentenced him to a life sentence. Guardado was charged with drugging and raping women and girls.

From Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney Amy Ashworth’s office:

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Teen Charged in Misty Ridge Homicide

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 25, 2024 at 2:01PM

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Detectives launched a homicide investigation, which led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy from Gaffney, South Carolina, on June 23. The investigation revealed that the deceased, along with the 15-year-old and potentially other accomplices, planned to rob an 18-year-old resident of the apartment complex. The group, having traveled from South Carolina, targeted the resident for marijuana and money.

On the evening of June 18, the suspects approached the apartment but found no response at the door. The deceased then attempted to break in by smashing a window. The resident, asleep inside, responded by firing his handgun, striking the 17-year-old intruder fatally. The 15-year-old suspect fired back towards the complex as he fled the scene. No additional injuries or significant property damage was reported during the incident.

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Attempted Stabbing, Reckless Driving Charges Filed

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 24, 2024 at 3:08PM

Fredericksburg Woman Charged with Attempted Stabbing

Deputies canvassed the vicinity and found the suspect in a Nissan Rogue near Garrisonville Road and Wicomico Drive in North Stafford. A high-risk stop was conducted, and the suspect was detained, police said. Deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol and glassy eyes and found open containers of Twisted Tea and a knife matching the description of the weapon used were found in her vehicle, police said.

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Church sign damaged by unknown culprit

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published June 19, 2024 at 11:30AM

The damaged sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas.

The marquee sign at Iglesias Bethel de Manassas was destroyed overnight on June 18, 2024. No witnesses or suspects are currently known.

A tip sent to Potomac Local News suggests the Manassas Police Department responded to the scene and called it a Hit and Run. No related press releases or crime reports were listed on the Manassas Police website or Facebook page on June 19.

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17-year-old Shot and Killed in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 18, 2024 at 9:30AM

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Homicide Investigation – On June 18 at 12:44AM, officers responded to the Misty Ridge Apartments located in the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Ct in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. Responding officers located a 17-year-old male juvenile in an outdoor stairwell suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid to the juvenile who was transported to an area hospital where he later died. The investigation revealed the suspect had fled on foot after the shooting. A police K-9 and Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the suspect who was not located. An apartment in the complex was also struck during the encounter. No other injuries or property damage were reported. Detectives are actively investigating the incident to determine what led up to the shooting and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information to assist in the investigation. Preliminarily, this incident does not appear to be random. Due to the age of the deceased, their identity will not be disclosed by law enforcement at this time. More information will be released as it becomes available. The investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

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Morning Mall Adbuction; Woman Forced to Withdraw Cash

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 17, 2024 at 2:51PM

A woman visiting Potomac Mills on Saturday, June 15, 2024, was abducted and forced to withdraw money from an ATM.

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Afternoon shooting in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 14, 2024 at 2:22PM

Police responded to a shooting at Woodwind Villa Apartments in Woodbridge on Thursday, June 13, where a 31-year-old man was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The investigation revealed two separate shooting incidents, with multiple individuals involved, and the victim later refusing to cooperate with detectives.

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Standoff Ends Peacefully; Manassas Police Mum on Details

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 13, 2024 at 3:32PM

A tense situation unfolded in the 8300 block of Georgian Court late last night, resulting in a significant police presence. The incident began around 11:15 p.m. on June 12, 2024, when police surrounded a single residence where an individual was reportedly refusing to come out.

Authorities responded swiftly, ensuring the area was secure and contained. As a precautionary measure, neighbors were advised to stay indoors while the police attempted to resolve the standoff.

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Suspect, already in jail, faces murder charge after Manassas-area killing

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 13, 2024 at 9:35AM

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.