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U.S. Department of Justice: “On September 7, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia entered a judgment that ordered Bernice Suppey, 40, and Kwaku Adubofour, 42, of Woodbridge, to pay $336,356 based on their fraudulent applications for multiple loans through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).”

“The PPP offered loans to eligible small businesses for economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. PPP borrowers were required to provide their income and supporting documents to calculate and confirm the loan amount. ”


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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.”


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The Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association will host a forum on crime and public safety in Prince William County.

The program comes as the violent crime rate in Prince William County has increased by 70% since 2019. It’s also an election year in the county, with all local seats on the Board of County Supervisors, School Board, Sheriff’s Office, and Commonwealth Attorney on the ballot.


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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.”


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U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia: “A Baltimore man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.”

“According to court documents, in December 2022, Rodney Burgess, 29, unlawfully purchased a firearm, extended magazine, and 9mm ammunition from a Federal Firearms Licensee in Woodbridge through a straw purchaser. On March 2, 2023, investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) arrested Burgess pursuant to a federal warrant.”


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Prince William police: “Fatal Crash Investigation *DRIVER CHARGED – On September 7, crash investigators obtained charges for one of the drivers involved in the fatal crash that occurred in the area of Minnieville Rd. and Hedgewood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) on August 30. The drivers of both vehicles involved in the collision were found to have been traveling at a high rate of speed leading up to the collision. The driver charged was operating a vehicle and lost control, striking the other vehicle which then left the roadway and hit a tree. The collision killed the 23-year-old driver of the vehicle, a 2011 BMW 535. The deceased was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Following the investigation, crash investigators charged the driver of the 2014 Nissan 370 Z, identified as Bilecer Turcios HERNANDEZ, who was also determined to have been driving the vehicle without a license.”

Arrested on September 8:


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Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth: “Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the sentencing of Adrian Kendall Bryant on the first-degree murder conviction arising from the July 12, 2021, murder of a 17-year-old juvenile in Woodbridge, Virginia and the successful prosecution of Paul England for the February 2023 stabbing that occurred in Woodbridge, Virginia.”

“On July 12, 2021, at approximately 11 am, Adrian Kendall Bryant met with the juvenile victim, along with two other individuals at a location on Still Place in Prince William County. Several homeowners’ cameras captured the brief interaction between the juvenile and Mr. Bryant, who produced a handgun and fired three shots at the juvenile victim, hitting him twice.”


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Dr. Kim Mehlman-Orozco came out swinging against Prince William County School Board Chairman At-Large Dr. Babur Lateef during the first, and so far, only debate in the race to lead Virginia’s second-largest school division.

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Prince William Police Department:Attempted Rape | Domestic Related *ARREST – On September 6, the suspect sought in connection to the domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Springwoods at Lakeridge Apartments located in the 12300 block of Midsummer Lane in Woodbridge (22192) earlier that morning, was arrested. The accused, identified as Miguel Angel IBARRA CHEVEZ, was located in the Woodbridge area, and taken into custody without incident. Arrested on September 6: Miguel Angel IBARRA CHEVEZ, 27, of the 3600 block of Elm Farm Road in Woodbridge. Charged with attempted rape, preventing the summoning of law enforcement, and domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”

Attempted Rape | Domestic Related [Previously Released] – On September 6 at 1:20 a.m., officers responded to the Springwoods at Lakeridge Apartments located in the 12300 block of Midsummer Lane in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused held the victim down and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim was eventually able to separate from the accused before she retrieved her phone and began to contact the police. Before the victim could complete the call, the accused took the victim’s phone. A brief struggle over the phone ensued, and the victim was scratched by the accused. The victim regained the phone and contacted the police. The accused fled prior to police arriving at the apartment. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Miguel Angel IBARRA CHEVEZ. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.”


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Prince William Police Department: “Strong-Arm Robbery *SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED | ARREST – On September 5, one of the suspects sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 4300 block of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge (22193) on August 31, was arrested. While investigating the incident, officers identified the acquaintance as Brandon Lamont MCKINNEY, and the man who took the victim’s property as Jeffrey Farenzo OWUSU. On September 2, following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for both suspects. On September 5, the OWUSU suspect was located and taken into custody. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to locate the MCKINNEY suspect. Arrested on September 5: Jeffrey Farenzo OWUSU, 26, of 3573 Clinton Rose Court in Triangle. Charged with robbery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable. Wanted: [Photo from March 2023]. Brandon Lamont MCKINNEY, 28, of the 1500 block of Ranger Loop in Woodbridge. Described as a black male, approximately 5’8, 110lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Wanted for principal in the second degree of robbery.”

Strong-Arm Robbery [Previously Released] – On August 31 at 7:04 p.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 20-year-old woman, and a male acquaintance, were in the parking lot of the above area when a vehicle pulled up next to them. The male acquaintance got into the vehicle which was occupied by three black males and a white female. When the victim refused to get inside the vehicle, one of the other male occupants of the vehicle grabbed her bag before the vehicle sped off. The victim, who was not injured, reported her bag and a safe missing. One of the suspects was described as a black male with long hair twists that were in a ponytail on the side of his head.”


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