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Suspect Arrested in Double Homicide Investigation near Manassas

Published October 16, 2024 at 8:36AM

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Amandeep Singh, 49, has been charged with the murders of Joshua Lee Davis, 45, and Nicole Wanda Lynn Davis, 45, in a double homicide that occurred at a home on Hanson Grove Court near Manassas. The couple, who rented the basement of the residence, were found dead from gunshot wounds on October 13.

Authorities were alerted by New Jersey police after Singh was detained following a separate domestic incident with family members. Singh is facing multiple charges, including murder, abduction, and firearm violations, and remains in custody pending extradition from New Jersey. Detectives continue to investigate the case.

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Double Homicide Investigation Underway near Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 15, 2024 at 1:34PM

Early on Sunday, October 13, Prince William County police responded to a welfare check at a residence on the 8900 block of Hanson Grove Gt in Manassas, where they found a man and woman shot dead in the basement.

A person of interest has been detained in New Jersey, and investigators believe the individuals were known to each other. Detectives are actively investigating the case and have not yet filed charges. Authorities seek information from the public and will release more details as the investigation continues.

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Prince William Police to Hand Out Free Car Tracking Tags

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published October 11, 2024 at 11:00AM

Prince William County Police Department is giving out free tracking tags for vehicles. [Photo by KoolShooters via Pexels]

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — or until the approximately 900 tags are gone — PWCPD will be distributing free tracking tags to county residents to help locate and recover stolen vehicles. According to a public information officer in PWCPD, the county’s completed and attempted thefts are up 13% from this time last year.

The PIO said the department picked Woodbridge High School because it’s “somewhat central” and is densely populated. Detectives will be able to install the tags onsite.

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Police Called to Domestic Incident at Rolling Brook Apartments in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:55AM

Prince William police responded to a domestic incident at Rolling Brook Apartments in Lake Ridge early Friday morning, October 11, 2024.

Few details have been released by police, but a tipster informed Potomac Local that officers were seen using a tactical vehicle at the apartment complex around 1 a.m. The nature of the incident remains unclear.

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Prince William County Police Report 4 Separate Malicious Wounding Incidents

By Aya Karouane

Published October 9, 2024 at 10:46AM

There have been several malicious wounding cases in Prince William. The most recent being on October 7, where a 39-year-old man was charged with malicious wounding and domestic assault after allegedly choking and slapping a 31-year-old woman during a dispute and pushing a 17-year-old girl, causing her to hit a railing.

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October is Pedestrian Safety Month: Use Crosswalks for Safety

By Aya Karouane

Published October 8, 2024 at 8:00AM

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Prince William Police Department is urging both pedestrians and drivers to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers must stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks, while pedestrians are encouraged to use marked crosswalks and follow safety tips to avoid accidents.

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Woodbridge Man Charged in Road Rage Incident

By Aya Karouane

Published October 4, 2024 at 10:34AM

On October 2, 2024, officers responded to a road rage incident at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Richmond Highway, where an 18-year-old man reported that another driver brandished a firearm at him. The accused was located and detained without incident, and the gun was recovered after an attempt to dispose of it; no injuries were reported.

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Man Assaulted Outside Woodbridge Restaurant

By Aya Karouane

Published October 3, 2024 at 9:30AM

On September 28, a 37-year-old man was assaulted in the parking lot of Afrikiko Restaurant and Bar in Woodbridge. After regaining consciousness, he contacted a family member, who informed the police about the incident.

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Fatal Crash on I-66: Two Dead and Driver Injured as Car Hits Barrier

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 2, 2024 at 9:59AM | Updated October 7, 2024 at 12:19PM

On Tuesday, October 1 at 2:11 p.m., crash investigators responded to a fatal accident on the I-66 express exit ramp near University Blvd. in Gainesville.

A 2023 Audi Q5, driven by a 75-year-old man from Sterling, failed to slow down or turn while exiting toward University Blvd., leading the vehicle to cross all lanes and crash into a concrete barrier. Both passengers, Alfredo Rodolfo Sobrero, 90, from Sterling, and Liliana Nora Loschiavo Sierra, 67, from Woodbridge, succumbed to their injuries after being taken to local hospitals. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses are urged to contact the police.

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Updated: Missing from Bristow Man Found Dead

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 2, 2024 at 8:44AM | Updated October 3, 2024 at 8:59AM

Darnell, V. D.

Updated: Landon Von Darnell, who was reported as missing and endangered yesterday afternoon, was deceased earlier today, October 2, in the Sperryville area. There are no signs of foul play or need for public concern, police said.

Original post — The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Landon Von Darnell, a 21-year-old white male last seen at his residence on Tenbury Ct. in the Bristow area. Landon, who is 5’9″, 135 lbs., with brown hair and eyes, may have voluntarily gone missing and could be heading towards Sperryville. He is considered endangered and may need help. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at 703-792-6500 or their local police department. His current clothing description is unknown.