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Published July 21, 2023 at 2:05PM

Prince William County Police: “Sexual Assault Investigation – On July 19, 2023, detectives concluded an investigation into multiple sexual assaults that were reported to have occurred at a residence in the 8800 block of Calbera Ct. in Gainesville (20155) between January 2015 and November 2022.”

“The investigation revealed two female victims, who were under the ages of 13 and 15 during the above timeframe, were sexually assaulted on more than one occasion by a family member, identified as the accused. The victims reported the incidents in November 2022 prompting the police investigation.”

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Stafford 12-year-old received inappropriate Snapchat messages

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:20PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “CRIMINAL ACTIVITY – North Stafford, 7/19, 8:02 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn responded to a complaint involving criminal activity on Snapchat.”

“A parent reported her 12-year-old daughter had received inappropriate messages from an adult male over the social media app and the suspect had sent an illicit photo. The incident is under investigation. Parents are reminded to speak with their children about the dangers of social media and monitor their child’s activity on social media sites.”

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Robbery suspects nabbed in Manassas, Woodbridge

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:07PM

Prince William Police Department: “Strong-Arm Robbery *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On July 19, the female suspect sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the area of Irongate Way near Harpers Ct. in Manassas (20109) on July 1, was identified and arrested.”

“While investigating the incident, officers received information identifying the female suspect as Katerin Mejaire RIVERA MARTINEZ. On July 19, officers obtained arrest warrants and were able to locate the accused later that evening in the Manassas area where she was taken into custody without incident.”

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Police report: Bristow man charged after girl, 13, sexually assaulted

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:44PM

Prince William County Police Department: “Malicious Wounding | Assault by Mob | Residential Burglary *UPDATE – On July 18, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 14000 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) earlier that day, was arrested.”

“The accused, identified as Latticia Maria RODRIGUEZ, turned herself in to police without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the other suspect involved in the incident who was only described as a black male.”

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Driver exposes himself to 13-year-old girl

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 19, 2023 at 8:21AM

Prine William County Police: “Felony Indecent Exposure | Sexual Assault – On July 13 at 1:32PM, officers responded to the 6200 block of Token Forest Dr. in Manassas (20112) to investigate an assault.”

“The investigation revealed the victim, a 23-year-old woman, walked into a parking lot when a vehicle pulled in behind her. An unknown man without pants, later identified as the accused, got out of the vehicle, and approached the victim.”

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Stafford sheriff’s deputies arrest bank robbery suspect within hours

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 18, 2023 at 10:16AM

Harris III, Zinno, Spears

Stafford sheriff’s office: “An attempted robbery suspect and his alleged accomplices went down faster than Bud Light sales after the brazen act in a Stafford County bank yesterday.”

“On July 17th at 12:21 p.m., deputies responded to the Atlantic Union Bank at 1044 Warrenton Road for a robbery in progress. Deputy W.E. Trainor IV arrived to find that the suspect had fled the bank on foot. A perimeter was established, but deputies were unable to immediately locate the suspect.”

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Man, 18, dies after he was shot in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 18, 2023 at 10:08AM | Updated May 23, 2024 at 11:08AM

An 18-year-old man shot in Woodbridge today, July 18, 2023, died after being flown to an area trauma center.

Prince William police: “Homicide Investigation – On July 18 at 1:02 AM, officers responded to the 14100 block of Big Crest Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, identified as an 18-year-old man, and a juvenile acquaintance were in the above area when the victim was shot in the upper body.”

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Child rapist gets 90 years

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 17, 2023 at 7:18PM

The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.

Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the sentencing of Billy Riggs, 40, related to the sexual assault of four minors which occurred in Prince William County, VA, between July 2011 and December 2013. Mr. Riggs pled guilty to one count of rape and four counts of aggravated sexual battery on July 25, 2022. On July 14, 2023, Mr. Riggs was sentenced to serve 90 years in prison.”

“On April 2, 2019, Prince William County Police began an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in Triangle between July 2011 and December 2013. The investigation revealed that one victim, who was between 4 and 6 years old at the time, was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance on more than one occasion.”

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Stafford nabs driver after rainy night pursuit

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 17, 2023 at 2:32PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Three suspects may be too young to remember Eddie Rabbit’s 1980 hit ‘I Love a Rainy Night,’ but they are certainly not loving the aftermath of a pursuit during a rainy night this weekend.”

“They could try to ‘Blame It on the Rain,’ but the driver’s poor decision-making led to his arrest at the conclusion of the chase. On July 15th at 9:30 p.m., Deputy C.R. Newman observed a southbound black Toyota Corolla traveling 53 mph in the posted 35 mph zone of the 2000 block of Richmond Highway.”

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Spike-strip success: Stafford deputy praised for stopping car

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2023 at 8:00AM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On July 13th at approximately 1:51 p.m. Deputy McAlister was in the area of Kings Highway and Cool Springs Road when the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a vehicle pursuit. It was advised the King George County Sheriff’s Office was pursuing a vehicle, and that vehicle was about to enter Stafford County.”

“Deputy McAlister predicted the suspect vehicle would be heading towards the Kings Highway and Little Street intersection. He responded to the intersection and got ready to deploy his stinger, commonly referred to as spike strips. In a matter of moments, the speeding vehicle headed the exact route Deputy McAlister predicted, putting him in perfect position.”