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Published June 23, 2023 at 7:17AM | Updated June 23, 2023 at 9:38AM

9:15 a.m. Prince William police: “Attempted Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Officer-Involved Shooting *ARREST– The suspected driver involved in an officer-involved shooting stemming from a stolen vehicle from the 7-Eleven located at 14797 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) on June 22, has been charged.

“Officers initially responded to the 7-Eleven at approximately 10:06PM after the caller reportedly exited the business to discover their 2012 Dodge Journey, which was left unsecured with keys inside, had been stolen from the parking lot. Responding officers broadcasted a BOLO (be on the lookout) for the vehicle.:

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Woodbridge man, 29, charged with assault on police officer

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 22, 2023 at 5:54PM

Prince William police: “Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On June 18 at 4:09PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5600 block of Liberty Manor Cl. in [Dale City] to assist with a person in crisis. While attempting to take the individual into custody on an emergency custody order, he refused to follow officers’ commands and bit an officer.”

“During a brief struggle, the individual, identified as the accused, kicked an additional officer on more than one occasion before being taken into custody without further incident. The accused was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation. On June 21, following his release from the hospital, the accused, identified as Jaquan Christopher GANT, was arrested.”

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Online car sale turns into carjacking

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2023 at 3:50PM

Prince William police: “Carjacking – On June 4 at 9:50PM officers responded to investigate a vehicle that was reported stolen from the 13600 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier that day. The investigation revealed the victim made arrangements to sell the vehicle to an unknown individual via a social media app.”

“While in the above area, three unknown men, including the buyer, approached the victim. During the transaction, the buyer pushed the victim before the suspects got into the vehicle and fled the area. The victim also left the area and contacted the police. While investigating the incident, officers received information identifying the buyer and obtained warrants for his arrest. On June 20, the buyer, identified as Muhaned Siddiek EISA, was taken into custody without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the remaining two suspects.”

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Driver strikes pole, charged with DUI

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2023 at 10:18AM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 17th at approximately 4:04 a.m. Deputy J.J. Suh responded to the intersection of Telegraph Road and Woodstock Lane for a report of an auto accident. It was advised instead of traveling on the road, the driver struck a power line pole, drove through a fence, and ended up a few hundred feet in a field.”

“When Deputy Suh arrived on scene, he located the Dodge Charger with heavy damage. The driver had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and advised he was traveling nearly double the speed limit. After conducting field sobriety tests, Deputy Suh arrested the driver.

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Couple faces charges after deputies called to hotel

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 21, 2023 at 9:50AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 16th at approximately 1:25 a.m. Deputy S.C. Jett responded to the Best Western, located at 2868 Richmond Highway, for a report of a disturbance. Dispatch received an open line call where they could hear people, who sounded intoxicated, mention someone had a gun. When Deputy Jett arrived on scene, he made contact with a male and female. The female advised she was currently in possession of the firearm. Due to the limited information, both were detained while deputies investigated what occurred.”

“It was discovered the two located were part of a group at Jay’s Sports Lounge. The group was causing a disturbance and were asked to leave. As they were leaving, the male handled his firearm and discharged it. Sergeant K.P. Lytle located the discharged shell casing later on. The female took possession of the firearm and the bag it was concealed in prior to Deputy Jett’s arrival.”

Virginia AG prosecutes Tiger King star ‘Doc Antle’

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 1:49PM | Updated June 20, 2023 at 6:29PM

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“A Frederick County jury convicted Bhagavan Antle of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and two felony counts of conspiring to wildlife traffic. Antle’s sentencing is scheduled for September 14, 2023.”

“The Office of the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit led the investigation, which began in 2019, and prosecuted the case to secure today’s convictions after a week-long trial.”

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Cold case solved: Florida man awaiting extradition in 1987 Woodbridge rape case

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 20, 2023 at 12:09PM

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“The investigation revealed a store clerk, identified as a then-50-year-old woman, was working at the location when she went to use the restroom. An unknown man followed the victim into the restroom where she was bound and sexually assaulted at knifepoint.”

“After the incident, the suspect fled the business and was not immediately located. The case eventually was transferred to Cold Case where, in 2021, the investigation was reviewed, and new investigative leads were followed through advancements in DNA/genealogical testing and research.”

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Drunken shotgun shooting in parking lot

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:15PM

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“Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the nearby commuter lot where the driver, identified as the accused, was detained without incident. The investigation revealed the accused was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in a reckless manner as he fired several rounds of a shotgun from the vehicle.”

“Empty shell casings were located in the vehicle. No injuries or immediate indications of property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alimul KHUDI, was arrested.”

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Driver charged with domestic assault after 610 crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 10:08AM

Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash closed a portion of Route 610 on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Stafford County sheriff’s spokesman: “A male and female were both transported to the hospital for their injuries and later released. The male who caused the crash has been charged with, as of right now, two counts of domestic assault and reckless driving.”

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Boy, 12, arrested after fight with weapons at Promenade at Virginia Gateway

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 16, 2023 at 2:21PM

Prince William police: “Attempted Malicious Wounding – On June 15 at 5:37 PM, officers responded to the Promenade at Virginia Gateway Center located at 13941 Promenade Commons St. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fight with weapons. The investigation revealed while in the above area, the victim, a 13-year-old male juvenile and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, engaged brief verbal altercation before both parties separated.”

“A short time later, while the victim was outside of a local business, the accused approached him while brandishing a knife. The victim fled on foot and the accused followed the victim around the shopping center with the knife until police arrived and detained the accused without incident. No injuries were reported.”