A man wanted for assault tried to slip out of the back door.
Stafford sheriff’s deputies went to Popeyes, at 253 Garrisonville Road, around 9 p.m. on May 2 to serve as an arrest warrant stemming from an investigation of a serious assault reported last month on Executive Circle in North Stafford. Identified as George Attakora, aged 21, the suspect was already on the radar in Fredericksburg for other infractions, police said.
School Threat Investigation – On April 25 at 10:01 a.m., officers responded to T. Clay Wood Elementary School located at 10600 Kettle Run Road in Nokesville to investigate a bomb threat made towards the school. The investigation revealed the threat was left on the school’s voicemail on April 24 at approximately 7:30 p.m.. Upon receiving the message the following morning, school personnel contacted the police. The school was evacuated as a precaution while officers and a police K-9 searched the grounds. No devices were located, and officers determined there was no active threat to the school. During the investigation, detectives identified the caller as a 16-year-old male student of another Prince William County school and confirmed the threat to the school was not credible. Charges are pending consultation with Juvenile Court Services.
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.
Prince William County Police:
Fatal Crash Investigation *ARREST – 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. The accused, identified as Michael Eugene DYER Jr., turned himself into the police on April 29.
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.
April 23 was National Talk Like Shakespeare Day, and the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office — known for its creative press releases — got in on the action. Here’s its full accounting of criminal incidents posted that day, written like the “Bard of Avon.”
Stafford County Sheriff’s Daily Incident Report: Release Date April 23, 2024
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.
Manassas City Police Department: 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.
Upon arrival, officers located several shell casings at the scene. It appeared an occupied single-family residence was struck by gunfire. Officers located the residents who were unharmed.
Prince William County Police: On April 20 at 1:29 a.m., officers responded to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in the area of Fairmont Avenue and Anvil Drive near Manassas between 11:30 p.m. on April 19 and 12:30 a.m. on April 20.
The investigation revealed the victim, a 35-year-old woman, was walking in the above area when she was grabbed by an unknown man.
