Crime

Prince William Police Department: “Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On September 17 at 11:22 p.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Cherry Hill Road in Dumfries to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed multiple gunshots were heard in the area. While investigating the incident, officers located shell casings and a gun light. No injuries or property damage were reported.”

“Rape Investigation – On September 17 at 11:39 p.m., officers responded to the Linden Park Apartments located in the 3600 block of Jurgensen Drive  in Triangle to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 43-year-old woman, was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, identified as the accused, while inside the apartment. The victim was eventually able to separate from the accused and police were contacted. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Daniel ROSAS GONZALEZ, was arrested. Arrested on September 17: Daniel ROSAS GONZALEZ, 28, of the 3600 block of Jurgensen Drive in Triangle. Charged with rape. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

“Abduction | Gang Participation [Previously Released] – On October 25, detectives with the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force (NVRGTF) concluded an investigation into a gang related abduction that was reported to have occurred in the area of Rixlew Lane and Sudley Road in Manassas (20109) on May 7. The investigation revealed the victim, a 17-year-old male, was riding a bicycle in the above area when he was approached by a vehicle occupied by several acquaintances. During the encounter, the occupants of the vehicle surrounded the victim before one of the suspects brandished a handgun and made threats towards the victim. The suspects prevented the victim from leaving the area before eventually fleeing in the vehicle. No injuries were reported and no property was taken. During the investigation, detectives were able to identify three of the suspects as members of the criminal street gang Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13. Following the investigation, two of the suspects were located and arrested on October 25. One of the suspects, now identified as an 18-year-old male, is being charged as a juvenile since he was 17-years-old at the time of the incident. Attempts to locate a third suspect, identified as a 15-year-old male, have been unsuccessful. All parties were known to one another. The investigation continues”

“Burglary while Armed *ARREST – On September 7, 2023, the second suspect sought in connection to the home invasion that was reported to have occurred in the 10100 block of Portsmouth Road in Manassas (20109) on July 7, 2021, was arrested. The accused, identified as Terrell Majid KELLY, was taken into custody without incident. Another man was previously arrested in December 2021, in connection to the home invasion investigation. Arrested on September 7, 2023: Terrell Majid KELLY, 23, of 8514 Tackhouse Loop in Gainesville. Charged with robbery, burglary, and assault. Court Date: October 18, 2023 | Bond: Unavailable.”

Prince William Police Department: “Shooting Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – Officers identified a suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred in the area of Coloriver Road and Goodland Court in Manassas (20112) on May 15. The investigation revealed one of the victims was involved in an altercation earlier in the day with an acquaintance before the parties dispersed. Later that day, while driving in the above area, the victims observed the suspect vehicle approach them at a high rate of speed before an occupant fired a round, striking the victim’s vehicle. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. Officers determined the shooter was known to the acquaintance previously involved in the altercation with the victim. On August 23, following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the suspect, identified as Elmer Eduardo PINEDA SALGUERO. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [Photo from January 2023] Elmer Eduardo PINEDA SALGUERO, 22, of the 10100 block of Wilmington Street in Manassas. Described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6, 180lbs., with long black hair, brown eyes, both ears pierced, and a full beard & mustache. Wanted for 1 count of shooting into an occupied vehicle, 1 count of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and 2 counts of attempted malicious wounding.”

“Shooting Investigation [Previously Released] – On May 15 at 6:00 p.m., officers responded to investigate a shooting that was reported to have occurred in the area of Coloriver Road and Goodland Court in Manassas (20112) earlier that day. The investigation revealed the victims, a 20-year-old male and 16-year-old male, were driving in the above area when a gray Nissan sedan approached them at a high rate of speed. While the vehicles were passing one another in opposite directions, an occupant of the Nissan brandished a firearm and a round was fired that struck the victim’s vehicle. Both vehicles quickly left the area, and the victims eventually contacted the police. A single shell casings was located in the roadway. No other injuries or property damage were reported. At this time, the incident does not appear to be random. The investigation continues.”