MANASSAS — A 17-year-old was charged this morning with making threats to his high school, Osbourn High School in Manassas.
We don’t yet know what the specific threat was. We’re waiting for Manassas police to give us more information.
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BRISTOW — Those working to protect and improve Prince William County’s rural area say it will be a campaign issue in 2019.
But it could be until 2020 before voters see policies reviewed and action is taken, they add.
ALEXANDRIA – (Press Release) A federal jury convicted a Woodbridge man today for his role in a conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.
“Sex traffickers often prey upon the most vulnerable victims in our society,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “The victims were targeted specifically because Rhymes knew they were vulnerable and that he could exploit them, and he used fear, coercion, and control to force them into a form of modern-day slavery. We are grateful to the jury for their time and attention to this difficult case, and to our trial team and investigative partners for their terrific work in pursuit of justice for the victims in this case.”
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) The criminal investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 4, 2018 on Laurel Street in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County has been completed. This investigation was conducted by detectives from the Prince William County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and was reviewed by the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office for a determination of criminal liability concerning the officers’ actions, as well as the suspect’s actions, during the incident. In the interest of keeping the residents of Prince William County informed of significant incidents involving our officers and the community, further details of the investigation and the ruling of criminal liability are being publicly disclosed.
On November 4, 2018 at approximately 5:41PM, the Prince William County Public Safety Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that his grandson, later identified as Brett Anthony Monteith, was bleeding and holding a firearm at their residence located at 1106 Laurel Street. An update reported that Brett was last seen running out of the back door to the residence where the caller lost sight of him. The call was dispatched to responding officers at 5:42PM as a shooting-in-progress with injuries. The first responding officers arrived at the home at approximately 5:44PM and faced immediate gunfire from the roof area of the residence from a man armed with a .22 caliber rifle. At 5:45PM, patrol supervisors monitoring the call, and hearing that the officers were being fired upon, declared a “Signal 1” — officer in trouble, calling for all available units to respond to the scene. Four officers were on scene at the time shots were fired towards police. Two officers at the scene returned fire on the suspect, ultimately striking him in the upper body, before subduing him in front of the residence at approximately 5:49PM. During the shooting, one of the officers on scene was struck by a round fired from the suspect, striking the officer in the back, across the exterior ballistic vest. The officer was seen at an area hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were sustained other than to the suspect. Officers rendered aide to the suspect prior to medical crews arriving on scene. The suspect was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and has since been released. He is currently incarcerated at the Adult Detention Center.
TYSONS – (Press Release) Before drivers hit the road this Thanksgiving, the Express Lanes team recommends planning ahead to avoid traffic and delays.
Traffic on I-95 is expected to surge on Tuesday, November 20 and Wednesday, November 21. If last year is any indication, drivers could save as much as one hour in travel time by taking the 95 Express Lanes next week.
STAFFORD COUNTY — (Press Release) Virginia State Police Trooper Z.G. Torrance is investigating a fatal crash in Stafford County. The crash occurred Nov. 15, 2018 at 7:05 a.m. in the 700 block of White Oak Road/Route 218.
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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Stanley Bender was the independent third-party candidate in a Special Election on Nov. 6 for Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large.
He was a long shot, having raised no money, erecting no campaign signs, and participating in just two of three election forums held prior to the vote.
STAFFORD – (Press Release) 60 Butler Road, 11/10, 2:17 a.m. Suspect arrested for DUI as well as drug and firearm charges. On that evening, Deputy Scott Fulford observed a suspicious vehicle parked with its headlights on. When the cruiser approached the vehicle and turned his takedown lights on, the driver proceeded to exit the vehicle. The deputy instructed him to get back in the vehicle and the driver obeyed his commands. The driver was identified as Jeremiah Kerns, 26, of Colonial Beach. The deputy detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the suspect and subsequently took him into custody. A search of the vehicle yielded a firearm and a substance consistent with marijuana. A search of the suspect’s person during the jail intake process yielded a small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance. Kerns was charged with possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, and driving under the influence of alcohol. He was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail and held without bond.
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MANASSAS – (Press Release) On November 11 at 4:26AM, officers responded a residence located in the [Redacted] in Manassas (20112) to investigate a domestic. The investigation revealed that the victim, an adult woman, and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed a rifle and threatened the victim. The victim left the home and got into her vehicle in the driveway. At that point, the accused pointed the rifle at the victim and then proceeded to strike the vehicle with the firearm multiple times. As the victim was pulling away from the home, the accused fired a round into the air. No injuries were reported. The victim went to a nearby fire station where police were contacted. The accused was located at his place of employment. Upon searching the vehicle belonging to the accused, the rifle and narcotics were located. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as [Redacted], was arrested.
Arrested on November 11: