Prince William police reported the following incidents.
“Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds – On January 3 at 1:38 p.m., the School Security Officer (SRO) assigned to Potomac High School located at 3401 Panther Pride Drive in [Wodbridge] was alerted to a student in possession of a weapon. The investigation revealed the student, identified as the accused, was being detained on an unrelated detention order when he was found in possession of a knife. The SRO determined at no time did the accused brandish the weapon in a way to threaten students, faculty, or staff. Following the investigation, the SRO obtained petitions for the accused, identified as a 15-year-old male juvenile. On January 6, after consultation with Juvenile Court Services, the case resulted in a formal action and will be handled through the court process at a later date. Charged on January 6: [Juvenile] A 15-year-old male juvenile of Dumfries. Charged with possession of weapon on school grounds. Court Date: Pending | Status: Charged/Petitions Obtained.”
Prince William Police Department: “Armed Robbery – On January 5 at 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the 15300 block of Blacksmith Terrace in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed a 16-year-old male juvenile, accompanied by a 15-year-old male acquaintance arranged to sell marijuana to three other juveniles via a social media app at a nearby playground. During the encounter, the three juvenile suspects struck both victims with firearms before taking the marijuana and fleeing on foot. Minor injuries were reported by one of the victims. The suspects were described as black males wearing dark-colored clothing.”
“Strong-Arm Robbery – On January 6 at 10:30 p.m., officers responded to the Woodlee Terrace Apartments located in the 12500 block of Gordon Boulevard in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old man, was he was approached by two unknown men as he exited his apartment building. During the encounter, the men demanded money from the victim. When the victim refused, the suspects pushed, chocked, and kicked the victim before taking his money. The suspects then fled the area on foot. Minor injuries were reported. Officers and a police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. Suspect Descriptions: A light-skinned male, in his 30’s, approximately 6’2, with a thicker build and a full beard. Last seen wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and baggy pants. A black male, approximately 5’11, with a thin build, and a goatee. Last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black baggy pants.”
“Reckless Handling of a Firearm | Road Rage Related – On January 6 at 12:46 p.m., officers responded to the area of Gideon Drive near Smoketown Road in Woodbridge to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old man, was driving on Gideon Road when he was involved in a road rage incident with the driver of a black Chevrolet Tahoe. Both vehicles stopped near the above intersection where the victim approached the driver of the Tahoe where a verbal altercation escalated. During the encounter, the driver of the Tahoe brandished a firearm and fired a round into the air before fleeing. No injuries or property damage reported. The driver was described as a Hispanic male wearing a red hat and a grey hooded sweatshirt.”
“Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On January 4 at 9:17 p.m., officers responded to Lindsay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 8100 Centreville Road in Manassas to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed an employee located a vehicle on the lot with a bullet hole and fragment in the hood. The vehicle was struck sometime between 5:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., the vehicle was both parked on the lot and used in a test drive. It is currently unknown where the vehicle was struck. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”
“Strangulation | Domestic Related – On January 6 at 9:27 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 3700 block of Turn Back Trail in Triangle to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 20-year-old man, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. At one point during the encounter, the accused brandished a firearm before using the firearm to physically strike the victim. The accused then grabbed the victim’s neck before the parties separated. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Carlyle Matthew MITCHELL, was arrested. Arrested on January 6: Carlyle Matthew MITCHELL, 38, of the 3700 block of Turn Back Trail in Triangle. Charged with strangulation, brandishing a firearm, and domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”
“Strangulation | Domestic Related – On December 29, officers responded to investigate a domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred in the 16500 block of River Ridge Boulevard in Woodbridge during the afternoon of December 22. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation in a parked vehicle that escalated. During the encounter, the accused got on top of the victim and struck her before grabbing her neck. At one point, the victim was physically prevented from getting out of the vehicle by the accused. After the accused drove out of the area, the victim was able to leave the vehicle. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Daniel Xavier COWARD, who was taken into custody on January 7, 2024. Arrested on January 7, 2024: Daniel Xavier COWARD, 23, of 301 Wingfoot Court in Accokeek, Maryland. Charged with strangulation, abduction, and domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”
“Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On January 5 at 10:36 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 14500 block of Earlham Court in Woodbridge to investigate a domestic dispute. While investigating the incident, officers identified the primary aggressor as the accused. When officer’s attempted to detain the accused, he actively resisted and refused to follow officers’ commands. During the brief
struggle, the accused pushed an officer and elbowed a second officer before being detained without further incident. An initial party involved in the domestic and an officer reported minor injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Jason Antonio SOSA, was arrested. Arrested on January 5: Jason Antonio SOSA, 24, of the 14500 block of Earlham Court in Woodbridge. Charged with 2 counts of assault & battery on LEO, 1 count of domestic assault & battery, and 1 count of obstruction of justice. Court Date: Pending | Bond: $2,500 Unsecured Bond.”
Prince William Police Department: “Commercial Burglary – On January 8 at 9:45 a.m., officers responded to the Verizon store located at 3278 Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge to investigate a burglary. Video surveillance revealed at approximately 2:40 a.m., two unknown men smashed a side glass door and entered the business. Once inside the location, the suspects smashed the glass display cases and took several phones before leaving. There is no suspect description at this time.”
“Brandishing of a Firearm – On January 7 at 10:52 p.m., officers responded to the Candlewood Suites located at 11220 Balls Ford Road in Manassas to investigate brandishing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 48-year-old man, was involved in a verbal altercation in the parking lot with another man, identified as the accused. During the encounter, the accused brandished two firearms before the victim left the parking lot and contacted the police. The accused remained on scene and was detained without incident. The accused was found in possession of two firearms, ammunition, and suspected illegal narcotics. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Michael Lee LOVELACE, was arrested. Arrested on January 7:
Michael Lee LOVELACE, 46, of 11220 Balls Ford Road in Manassas. Charged with 2 counts of transporting a firearm by a convicted felon, 1 count of brandishing, 1 count of possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II drug, and 1 count of possession of narcotics with intent to sell. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”
Stafford County Sheriff's Office: "A 19-year-old Dumfries man faces multiple charges out of two jurisdictions after a grand larceny offense turned into a pursuit."
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Prince William police report the first murder in the county of 2024.
On Saturday, January 6 at 5:04 p.m., officers responded to investigate a shooting that reportedly occurred in the area of Possum Point Road and Leonard Street in Dumfries earlier that day.
Officers were initially called to an area hospital where a 24-year-old Desire Alexandria Buggs, 24, of Woodbridge was suffering from a gunshot wound and later died. The preliminary investigation revealed her husband, later identified as the accused, brought the victim to the hospital after the shooting occurred and provided detectives with an account of what led up to the shooting, police said.
While investigating, additional information and the weapon believed to be used during the shooting were turned over to police. Further investigation revealed the accused was involved in the incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Daniel Okoe Lawson, 24, of 14306 Jeffries Road, Apt #602, in Woodbridge, was arrested.
Lawson faces felony murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and shooting into an occupied vehicle charges.
Detectives are continuing their investigation to determine what led up to the shooting and the shooting location. Anyone with information that could aid investigators in this investigation are asked to contact police.
Charged with felony murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and shooting into an occupied vehicle
There were 22 murders in Prince William County in 2023, a tie with a 10-year high recorded in 2016.
Deputies were called to White Oak Road, near the Virginia Virginia Department of Transportation Residency, just after midnight Saturday, December 30, 2023, to find a man suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency crews took the unidentified 33-year-old victim of King George to a hospital, where he died. Police have still not released his name.
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“Former Prince William County election chief Michele White was cleared of criminal charges Wednesday after a judge agreed to dismiss a remaining misdemeanor charge related to her actions during the 2020 presidential election,” reports Cher Muzyk at the Prince William Times.
Prince William Police Department: “Attempted Malicious Wounding *ARRESTS – On January 2, 2024, officers concluded the investigation into the shots fired call that was reported to have occurred in a parking lot in the 14600 block of Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge on July 20, 2023. During the investigation, officers were able to identify and obtained warrants for two men who shot during the altercation. The incident stemmed from a previous dispute involving other known parties. While investigating the incident, one of the accused tampered with evidence. One of the suspects, identified as Gabriel Alexander BRUINS, was served on
January 2 while in custody at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center on unrelated charges, while the second suspect, identified as Kalill Gary GILL, was located in the Woodbridge area and taken into custody without incident the following day. Arrested between January 2-3: Gabriel Alexander BRUINS, 22, of 3519 Forestdale Avenue in Woodbridge. Charged with attempted malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Court Date: Pending | Status: Remains Incarcerated. Kalill Gary GILL, 20, of 3328 Wyndale Court in Woodbridge. Charged with attempted malicious wounding, evidence tampering, and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”
“Attempted Malicious Wounding [Previously Released] – On July 20 at 8:21 p.m., officers responded to a parking lot located in the 14600 block of Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old man, and a female acquaintance were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. At one point during the encounter, the woman contacted two male acquaintances who drove to the parking lot and confronted the victim. When the two men retrieved firearms from the vehicle, the victim fled on foot. The suspects followed the victim before rounds were exchanged between the two parties. The suspects fled prior to police arriving in the area. No injuries or property
damage were reported. While checking the area, officers located shell casings in the parking lot. This incident was not random. The investigation continues as officers attempt to locate the suspects.”
“Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling – On January 4 at 12:46 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 12500 block of Bristow Road in Nokesville to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed several shots were fired from the roadway which struck the home multiple times. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. Several shell casings and live rounds were located in the roadway and near the driveway.”
“Commercial Burglary – On January 3 at 10:40 a.m., officers responded to Buffalo Phillys located at 13748 Smoketown Road in Woodbridge to investigate a burglary. Video surveillance revealed at approximately 5:18 a.m., an unknown man smashed the glass front door with a crowbar style tool. The suspect then entered the store where he took money from the registers before fleeing on foot. The suspect was described being mid-20s, wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and pants, and dark-colored shoes.”
“Attempted Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On January 3 at 9:31 a.m., officers responded to the Holiday Inn Express located at 10810 Battleview Parkway in Manassas to investigate a larceny. Responding officers located a man, identified as the accused matching the suspect description in the parking lot of the business sitting in a running vehicle. When officers attempted to make contact with the man, he began to drive the vehicle, striking an officer with the side mirror before striking the officer a second time with the front of the vehicle. The accused then fled the parking lot and disregarded the officer’s emergency equipment, and refused to stop. Officers pursued the accused onto Battleview Parkway to Lee Highway, where the accused attempted to strike a police cruiser. Eventually, the accused stopped his vehicle on Lee Highway. where he was taken into custody without incident. The stolen property was located inside the vehicle. The officer was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Nathaniel PRESIDENT III, was arrested. Arrested on January 3: Nathaniel PRESIDENT III, 31, of 9702 Clark Place in Manassas. Charged with attempted malicious wounding on LEO, assault & battery on LEO, felony hit & run, eluding, and petit larceny. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”
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Stafford County Sheriff's Department:"On January 2 at approximately 7:58 a.m. Communications Officers received a call from someone advising they had just been stabbed. Due to the nature of the call, deputies quickly responded to the Shelton Knolls Subdivision. When deputies arrived, they observed two males holding another down. Deputies took over the scene by detaining the suspect, providing first aid to the victim, and uncovering what occurred."
"It was discovered the suspect, Randull Washington Jr., was upset due to a family matter and began making threats. An argument escalated into a fight between Washington Jr. and another family member. The victim attempted to intervene in the altercation when Washington Jr. stabbed him in the back of the neck. Both the family member and victim were able to disarm Washington Jr. and hold him down until deputies arrived."
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The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents.
"Park Ridge Subdivision, 1/3, 12:03 a.m. Deputy P.J. Leon responded to a disturbance. A neighbor advised he believed a juvenile party was occurring. When Deputy Leon arrived and looked through the open door, he observed a party much like a scene from the movie Sixteen Candles, complete with beer pong, marijuana, and juveniles. Criminal complaints for unlawful possession of alcohol and underage possession of marijuana were filed for the juvenile hosting the party at his residence. The other 12 party goers were turned over to a responsible guardian."
"Target, 1090 Stafford Market Place, 1/2, 3:17 p.m. Deputy X.D. Bates responded to a larceny. Staff advised two individuals stole approximately $800 worth of items. They further advised both suspects have been seen stealing from other Targets in the area. Deputy Bates was able to identify both suspects and warrants will be obtained."
