Manassas City Police
The Manassas City Police Department has provided additional details on its decision not to pursue charges beyond wearing a mask in public against the suspect identified in a reported child luring incident at Dean Park, citing insufficient evidence to support other offenses.
In a June 11, 2026, update, police identified Tony Rivas Nolasco, 20, of Manassas, as the masked individual involved in the June 7 incident at 9501 Dean Park Lane. A mother reported that two males approached her 4-year-old daughter and attempted to lure her with candy around 8:50 p.m. The child’s 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing both males to flee.
“There is a high police presence in the 9200 block of Sudley Road due to an active shooting investigation,” Manassas Police announced. “This is an isolated incident and there is not threat to the community.”
“One victim was transported to the [UVA] Prince William Emergency Room with non life threatening injuries,” police added in an update.
“Ever wanted to sit in on a police briefing, meet a K-9 officer, or learn how investigators solve cases? Now’s your chance,” the City of Manassas announced.
“Applications are open for the 2026 Manassas City Police Community Academy, a free program designed to give City residents and business owners (18+) a firsthand look at police operations and the people behind the badge.”
Manassas City Police are investigating an attempted abduction that happened on June 7, 2026, at Dean Park on 9501 Dean Park Lane. A mother said two unknown males approached her 4-year-old daughter around 8:50 p.m. and tried to lure her away with candy. The girl’s 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing both males to flee.
Manassas City Police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 4-year-old girl that happened Sunday evening at Dean Park in the Wellington community.
At about 8:50 p.m. on June 7, two unknown males approached the child and tried to lure her away with candy, according to a police press release. Her 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing the men to flee. The mother gathered her daughters and got help from an off-duty Prince William County police officer at the park entrance.
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Police said the operation followed the recovery of several skimming devices locally late last year. Credit card skimmers are typically hidden on payment terminals to steal card information, leading to fraudulent charges and identity theft. Officers encouraged residents to inspect card readers, use chip or contactless payments, monitor statements, and report suspicious activity immediately.
Manassas police are waiting on crash data results before deciding whether to pursue charges in a fatal January collision that killed a 74-year-old woman.
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