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Published July 25, 2023 at 9:19AM

Prince William Police Department: “Murder Investigation *ARREST | VICTIM IDENTIFIED – On July 21, the juvenile suspect sought in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old man that occurred the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Prince William County for the purposes of apprehension Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online.”

“Arrested on July 21: [Juvenile] Court Date: Pending | Status: In-Custody Identified: The victim was identified as Jayson LEWIS, 18, of Stafford.”

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Stafford man shot, killed in officer-involved shooting

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 24, 2023 at 11:00AM

“The E-911 Center dispatched patrol officers to the incident. The initial arriving officer quickly located the offender and ordered him to drop the knife. The offender ignored the officer’s commands and charged the officer with the knife. The officer discharged his firearm, striking the offender.”

“Additional officers arrived and immediately rendered life-saving measures to the offender until medics arrived. EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The offender was identified as Taylor Drew, 34, of Stafford County. His next of kin has been notified.”<

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Murder suspect, 16, nabbed by Stafford sheriff’s office

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 24, 2023 at 9:29AM

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“The investigation continues as detectives seek to identify any other individual(s) possibly involved in the fatal shooting. Detectives are requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.”

Arrested on July 21: [Juvenile]

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Man, 85, charged with sexual battery of teen girls

By Amelia Breeden

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

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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.”