DUMFRIES, Va. – A chaotic early morning on Monday, June 9, 2025, began with a violent crash on Interstate 95 and was followed just an hour later by a shooting at a nearby motel.
Shortly after midnight, a semi-truck barreled through a police traffic stop on southbound I-95 near Exit 150 at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The truck struck multiple Virginia State Police cruisers and injured several officers, one of whom suffered serious head and arm injuries. At least five cruisers were reportedly damaged, and at least two vehicles caught fire. Authorities shut down all southbound lanes as emergency crews responded.
Just after 1 a.m., while police were still working the crash scene, officers were called to the Red Carpet Inn on Dumfries Road for a reported shooting. They found a 20-year-old man who had been shot in the stomach following a fight at the motel. Police reportedly found the victim in a conscious state in the motel lobby when they arrived.
Police say the two incidents are unrelated, but both remain under investigation.
No arrests have been announced in the shooting, and the cause of the crash involving the semi-truck is still unclear.
This is a developing story. Check back with Potomac Local News for updates.
Police are looking for Mainor Dariel Garcia Pacheco, 19, after a domestic dispute turned violent in a Manassas parking lot. On May 28, officers responded to the 7700 block of Keara Court and found that a 33-year-old woman had been assaulted and strangled by an acquaintance. The suspect also took her phone during the altercation. The woman escaped with non-life-threatening injuries. Garcia Pacheco has not been located.
Wanted:
Mainor Dariel Garcia Pacheco, 19, of the 7700 block of Anderson Court
Charges: Strangulation, assault & battery, petit larceny
Description: Hispanic male, 5’6”, 134 lbs., curly brown hair, brown eyes
Teen, adult arrested after knife assault in Woodbridge
A 15-year-old girl and Christopher Patrick Jackson Fleming, 40, face charges following a violent domestic incident on May 26 in the Bayvue Apartments. The teen allegedly slapped a female relative, grabbed a knife, and temporarily confined her. A second adult female was later assaulted by both the teen and Fleming. The suspects fled before police arrived but were arrested on May 27 and 28.
Arrested:
- 15-year-old female juvenile, Woodbridge
Charges: Abduction, attempted malicious wounding, domestic assault & battery
Status: Held at Juvenile Detention Center - Christopher Patrick Jackson Fleming, 40, of the 14900 block of Alaska Road
Charges: Abduction, assault by mob
Bond: Unavailable
Dumfries man charged with violating protective order, abduction
On May 28, officers arrested Jharron Maurice Garner, 39, at Briarwood Apartments after he allegedly prevented a woman from leaving the residence in violation of an active protective order. The woman was able to get away before police arrived. Garner was taken into custody without incident.
Arrested:
Jharron Maurice Garner, 39, no fixed address
Charges: Abduction, violation of a protective order
Bond: $1,500 secured
Spotsylvania man charged in vehicle abduction
Ruben Dario Guerra Cruz, 19, of Spotsylvania, was arrested on May 26 after allegedly preventing an 18-year-old woman from exiting his vehicle the previous day. The incident took place in the 3600 block of Elm Farm Road in Woodbridge. The woman was not injured.
Arrested:
Ruben Dario Guerra Cruz, 19, of 10725 Robert E. Lee Drive
Charges: Abduction
Bond: Unavailable
D.C. woman kicks officer during DUI arrest
Officers responding to a crash on May 26 found Anisa Joy Leonard, 25, intoxicated and uncooperative, police said. When police attempted to place her in a cruiser, Leonard allegedly kicked an officer. She was secured without further incident.
Arrested:
Anisa Joy Leonard, 25, of 1351 Taylor St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Charges: Assault & battery on law enforcement, DUI, unreasonable refusal, obstruction of justice
Bond: Unavailable
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office
DUI: Driver with children crashes into ditch
A Stafford woman faces multiple charges after crashing her vehicle with two infants in the backseat. On May 26 at 8:37 p.m., deputies responded to Forest Lane Road for a single-vehicle crash involving a Chevrolet in a ditch.
The driver, Oluwakemi Oredugba, 43, showed signs of intoxication and admitted she didn’t know how the crash happened. Deputies found an open bottle of Hennessy in the vehicle and confirmed she had a prior DUI. The children were unharmed and turned over to a family member.
Arrested:
Oluwakemi Oredugba, 43, of Stafford
Charges: DUI second offense in 10 years, two counts of DUI with children present, two counts of child neglect, drinking while driving, reckless driving, no inspection, refusal
Bond: Held without bond
DUI: Two separate intoxicated drivers arrested
- Courthouse Road and I-95 southbound, May 29, 12:51 a.m.
Deputies found a man passed out behind the wheel of a Chevrolet with an open bottle of Jack Daniels. He admitted to drinking two beers and a shot. He was arrested for DUI and drinking while driving. - 7-Eleven, 327 Deacon Road, May 29, 11:57 a.m.
A vehicle struck another at the gas pump. The driver admitted to consuming a 99-proof banana drink. He was charged with DUI and held until sober.
Larcenies reported in Stafford County
- Wendy Street, May 29, 10:46 a.m.
A woman reported her debit card was stolen from her vehicle. Fraudulent charges were later discovered. - Walmart, 11 Village Parkway, May 29, 3:58 p.m.
A customer forgot to take withdrawn cash at self-checkout. When she returned, the money was gone. - Wawa, 920 Wonder Road, May 29, 5:01 p.m.
Staff reported a group of underage-looking males filled a backpack with alcoholic beverages and left the store.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A woman was killed in a two-car crash Tuesday morning at a busy intersection in Woodbridge, police said.
The fatal collision happened just after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the intersection of Minnieville and Summit School roads. According to a preliminary investigation by Prince William County Police, the crash involved a 2020 Honda Accord and a 2021 Toyota Highlander.
Investigators said the Honda, heading southbound on Minnieville Road, attempted a left turn toward Summit School Road while the traffic signal flashed amber. The car crossed into the path of the northbound Highlander, and the vehicles collided.
The driver of the Honda, identified as Seema Rizvi, 45, of Woodbridge, had to be extricated from the wreckage and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. The driver of the Highlander, an 18-year-old woman also from Woodbridge, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at an area hospital.
Police say neither drugs nor alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash. Charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – The Prince William County Police Department is hitting the streets for two important missions in the coming weeks: keeping drivers safe and supporting Special Olympics athletes.
First up, officers are joining law enforcement across Virginia for the annual “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, running now through June 1, 2025. According to a department announcement, officers will be out in full force during high-visibility patrols, day and night, to ensure drivers and passengers are buckled up. The campaign reminds everyone to "wear your seatbelt every time"—a message that could save lives.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting that took place in a wooded area behind a shopping center on Smoketown Road Wednesday evening.
Prince William County Police say officers responded to the 14200 block of Smoketown Road at 5:13 p.m. on May 21, 2025. Initially, there were no signs of injuries in the area, but a search led officers to discover three adult males with gunshot wounds in a secluded wooded section behind the shopping complex.
Fire and rescue crews pronounced one victim, 29-year-old Tevon Dean Haskins of Woodbridge, dead at the scene. The two other victims, both 42 years old, were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to investigators, Haskins was approached by a man he had previously encountered. The two got into a verbal argument, which escalated until the suspect fired multiple shots, killing Haskins and injuring the others. Police say the suspect fled the area before officers arrived.
The next morning, detectives located the suspect, Dean Campbell, 45, of Fredericksburg, and arrested him without incident.
Campbell is charged with murder, malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held without bond. A court date is pending.
Police emphasized that this was not a random act.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Police say three men were injured in a shooting that broke out Wednesday afternoon, May 21, 2025, in a wooded area behind a busy shopping center on Smoketown Road.
According to an update from Prince William County Police, the incident occurred in the 14200 block of Smoketown Road, behind the center that includes stores such as Mom’s Organic Market and Ross Dress for Less. Officers responded to reports of a shooting and found two men with gunshot wounds. A third victim was later confirmed.
The extent of their injuries remains unknown, and no suspect information has been released at this time.
The scene has since been secured, but a heavy police presence remains as the investigation continues. Authorities emphasized that the incident was “contained to the wooded area” and does not pose an ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Prince William County Police.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – The Prince William County Police Department has announced the completion of the criminal investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting that happened on December 5, 2024, outside Fire & Rescue Station 26 on Davis Ford Road in Woodbridge.
According to a press release from the department, the investigation was conducted by the Northern Virginia regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), which is made up of investigators from multiple area agencies. Their findings were presented to Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth, who concluded that no criminal charges will be filed against the officer involved.
This incident made headlines last December when a man reportedly approached police officers outside the fire station armed with a knife and ignored multiple commands to drop the weapon. Officers ultimately shot the man, who later died at the hospital. No officers or bystanders were injured in the confrontation.
With the criminal review now complete, the department says an internal administrative review will begin. The Office of Professional Standards will examine the incident to ensure it complied with department policies. The department’s Use of Deadly Force Review Board will also conduct a final assessment to determine whether the officer’s actions were justified under agency guidelines.
The police department has provided additional information on its website about how critical incidents like this are investigated.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a collision at the intersection of Minnieville Road and Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge.
According to the Prince William County Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. on May 10. Investigators say the rider of a 2019 Indian FTR 1200 motorcycle was heading east on Minnieville Road when he ran a red light at Prince William Parkway. At the same time, a 2019 Kia Soul, traveling westbound, began turning left onto Prince William Parkway when the two vehicles collided.
Police say the impact threw the rider from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Kia Soul, a 61-year-old woman from Woodbridge, and her passenger were treated for minor injuries.
The motorcyclist has been identified as 28-year-old Christian Alexis Zayas of Woodbridge.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact the department as the investigation continues.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Police have charged a Woodbridge man with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving after a crash earlier this month that killed a 32-year-old woman.
According to a press release from the Prince William County Police Department, the crash happened on May 1 at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Barksdale Street in Woodbridge. Investigators say the driver of a 2020 Honda Civic, identified as 23-year-old Luis Alejandro Anariba, was speeding more than 20 miles per hour over the posted 45 mph speed limit when the collision occurred.
Police said the driver of a 2008 Honda Civic was making a left turn toward Barksdale Street when the two vehicles collided. A passenger in the 2008 Honda, identified as Evangelina Castro, 32, of Woodbridge, had to be extricated from the vehicle. She later died at the hospital. The driver of that car, a 34-year-old man from Woodbridge, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Anariba, who remained at the scene and was not injured, was arrested on May 8. He is being held without bond, and a court date is pending.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – After more than three decades of dedicated service, Major Kevin Hughart is retiring from the Prince William County Police Department, closing a chapter defined by integrity, mentorship, and community leadership. Stepping into his role is Major Jaime Pavol, a 22-year department veteran and county native who will serve as the new Assistant Chief of the Support Services Division.
Major Hughart began his public service in the U.S. Army, serving four years with the elite 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard." In 1989, he joined the Prince William County Police Department and graduated from session #74 of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. He started his career in Eastern District Operations as a patrol officer, later becoming an auto theft detective.
