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Manassas City Police updates

Published April 12, 2024 at 1:25PM

*Update* 4.10.2024 at 3:36 a.m. We continue to speak with a subject that refuses to come out of his residence. We believe the subject is alone. In order to keep the situation contained police have the area of Wilson Avenue and Weems Road intersection shut down as well part of Portner Avenue. Drivers please use alternate routes. We will update you on any major changes in the status of this investigation.

*Incident Alert* 4.10.2024 at 12:55 a.m. There is a high police presence for an incident at a single family residence on the 8900 block of Wilson Avenue. We ask that you stay out of the area while officers speak with the resident. We believe we have the situation contained to the residence. An update will be provided when one is available.

News

Manassas City Police 2023 employee of the year

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 12, 2024 at 12:25PM

Master Detective Andrew Speights

The Manassas City Police Department Employee of the Year will be recognized with the Sergeant John Conner Memorial Award at a special ceremony later this year. The recipient of this award is an individual who consistently honors Sergeant Conner’s sacrifice in their daily duties by dedicating themselves to the ideals of police service.

More in a Manassas City Police Department press release:

Features

LaClair named Manassas police FTO of the Year

By Potomac Local News

Published March 8, 2024 at 1:22PM

Manassas City Police Department acknowledges Master Police Officer M. LaClair as the Field Training Officer (FTO) of the Year for 2023. An FTO is the senior training officer accompanying new or lateral police officers during their training period.

MPO LaClair exceeds FTO expectations, adopting a cautious approach to his role, according to a city police spokesman. He consistently seeks to challenge trainees, incorporating additional training and extracurricular requirements to bolster their knowledge, skills, and abilities. MPO LaClair exemplifies the Department’s core values and fosters connections between trainees’ work and the Department’s mission.

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Police exchange fire with barricaded man in Manassas incident

By Potomac Local News

Published February 24, 2024 at 8:31AM

What began as a routine response quickly escalated into a tense standoff as officers encountered multiple rounds being discharged from within a residence.

According to reports from the Manassas City Police Department, officers rushed to the scene upon receiving the initial call, only to find themselves under fire upon arrival. The officers, in turn, returned fire as they attempted to gain entry into the besieged residence.

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Virginia State Police issue missing/endangered alert for Manassas resident

By Potomac Local News

Published February 22, 2024 at 7:33PM | Updated February 23, 2024 at 6:53AM

Sultan Abdu Menfot is a 44-year-old Black male, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. Menfot has brown eyes and black hair.

He was last seen on February 17, 2024, at 17:17 hours in the 6800 block of Frontier Drive, Springfield. At the time of his disappearance, Menfot was wearing an olive green jacket, khaki pants, and a black and white striped shirt. Authorities believe he is on foot and not operating a motor vehicle.

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Questions loom as court’s handling of DWI case raises concerns following fatal pedestrian crash in Downtown Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 16, 2024 at 4:02PM | Updated February 18, 2024 at 7:40AM

The arrest of Jose Rafael Lizama, a 47-year-old resident of Manassas Park, has stirred concerns following the death of Justin Burns on December 2, 2023.

Burns, a beloved figure known for his altruism and community service, was fatally struck by a drunk driver while walking the streets near Old Town Sports Pub in Downtown Manassas.

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Man charged with firearm possession after 911 call in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 14, 2024 at 8:42PM | Updated February 15, 2024 at 8:30AM

Manassas City Police responded to a 911 hang-up call on February 9, 2024, about 7:50 p.m. in the 8600 block of Bruton Parish Court.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a group of individuals who attempted to flee the area. One individual was observed discarding a firearm under a nearby vehicle, leading to their immediate detention by law enforcement, police said.

Originals

Major drug and firearms bust in Manassas: Four arrested in coordinated operation

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 2, 2024 at 1:54PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:23AM

In a joint operation, the Manassas City Police Department, working in collaboration with the Prince William County Vice Narcotics Task Force, Prince William County Street Crimes Unit, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), successfully executed arrest and search warrants leading to the apprehension of four individuals involved in the possession and distribution of narcotics, as well as illegal possession of firearms within Manassas.

During the operation, law enforcement arrested four individuals, revealing a significant cache of illegal narcotics and firearms in their possession. Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at a home in Manassas, resulting in the seizure of additional contraband, Manassas police state in a press release.

Business

Manassas police form partnership, transform safety at Canterbury Village

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:22PM | Updated February 4, 2024 at 8:25AM

Canterbury Square shopping center in Manassas. [Photo: Xiao-Yin]

A collaborative effort between the Manassas City Police Department, private security firms, and local businesses has significantly improved Canterbury Village shopping center safety.

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Manassas police make arrest in recent shooting incident

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 27, 2024 at 9:30AM

In connection with the shooting incident in the Brentwood neighborhood on January 14, 2024, Manassas City Police have arrested 33-year-old William Callaway. He was apprehended on January 25, and was found illegally carrying a concealed weapon at the time of his arrest, said police spokeswoman Alexis Williams.

Callaway is currently held without bond at the Prince William Detention Center, facing charges of Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. This arrest follows the earlier incident where a 31-year-old male victim was shot in the leg near the intersection of Digges Road and Forum Way.