The Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association will host a forum on crime and public safety in Prince William County.
The program comes as the violent crime rate in Prince William County has increased by 70% since 2019. It’s also an election year in the county, with all local seats on the Board of County Supervisors, School Board, Sheriff’s Office, and Commonwealth Attorney on the ballot.
On July 27, detectives began an investigation into inappropriate communication involving a former teacher with Prince William County Schools that was reported to have occurred in Prince William County in July 2023.
Prince William Police Department: “Fatal Crash Investigation *DRIVER CHARGED – On August 29, crash investigators charged one of the parties involved in the fatal crash that occurred in the area of Neabsco Mills Road and Smoke Court in Woodbridge (22191) on August 20. The impact of the collision killed a 67-year-old man who was operating a 2018 Yamaha FX 5 moped when it was struck from behind by the vehicle being driven by the accused. Following the investigation, the driver of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, identified as Tiffany Lowan RANDOLPH, was charged. Charged on August 29: [No photo available] Tiffany Lowan RANDOLPH, 41, of 9604 Varus Place in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Charged with reckless driving. Court Date: Pending | Status: Charged. Identified: The operator of the 2018 Yamaha FX 5 Moped was identified as Junaid Mahmood QURESHI, 67, of Woodbridge.”
“Aggravated Sexual Assault | Attempted Abduction *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED | ARREST – On August 30, 2023, detectives arrested a man sought in connection to the sexual assaults of two girls that were reported to have occurred in the 3800 block of Graham Park Road in Triangle (22172) in May of 2022. While continuing to investigate the incident over the past several months, detectives worked in coordination with Fairfax County police who arrested a man in connection to a sexual battery and abduction incident that occurred in their jurisdiction. Ultimately, Prince William County detectives were able to connect the suspect arrested in Fairfax County to the incidents in Triangle from May of last year. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Hien The DINH, who was served on those charges at the Adult Detention Center in Fairfax County where he remains in custody. Arrested on August 30, 2023: [No Photo Available] Hien The DINH, 20, of 112 Austin Court in Stafford. Charged with 2 counts of aggravated sexual assault and 1 count of attempted abduction with intent to defile. Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated.”
Prince William County Police: “Fatal Crash Investigation – On August 30 at 7:35 p.m., crash investigators responded to the area of Minnieville Road and Hedgewood Drive in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a crash.”
“The investigation revealed the drivers of a 2011 BMW 535, and a 2014 Nissan 370 Z were traveling southbound on Minnieville Road at a high rate of speed when the driver of the Nissan attempted an aggressive maneuver to pass a pick-up truck. While attempting the maneuver, the driver of the Nissan lost control of the vehicle and struck the driver’s side area of the BMW.”
Prince William Police Department: “Death Investigation *CASE RECLASSIFIED | DECEASED IDENTIFIED – On August 29, crash investigators received confirmation on the identity of the man who was struck and killed by a train near the Featherstone Road railroad crossing in the area of Featherstone Road and Marseille Lane in Woodbridge (22191) on August 12.”
“The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the identity of the deceased as a 66-year-old man of Woodbridge through familial DNA collected during the investigation. Based on information obtained by investigators, there are indications the deceased may have intentionally walked along the trains and made no attempts to move off the tracks as the train approached and sounded its horn repeatedly. Following the investigation, and due to the incident not occurring at a crossing, the case will be classified as a death, possible suicide, and no longer a crash. Identified: The deceased was identified as Jay Douglas ALVEY, 66, of Woodbridge.”
Prince William Police Department: “Strangulation | Domestic Related – On August 25 at 2:46 a.m., officers responded to investigate a domestic that was reported to have occurred at the Coverstone 4 Apartments located in the 7600 block of Cass Place in Manassas (20109) on August 24 at approximately 3:00 a.m. The investigation revealed the victim, a 19-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused pushed the victim before separating. A second verbal argument later that day occurred when the accused grabbed the victim by the neck and lifted her onto the stovetop before pulling her down to the ground. The following morning the accused forcibly prevented the victim from leaving the residence before pushing her to the floor. When the victim attempted to contact the police, the accused took her phone. The victim was eventually able to leave the apartment and walked to a nearby business where police were contacted. The victim reported minor injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained warrants for the accused, identified as Jerome COCHURAN-DANIELS Jr. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [Photo from February 2023] Jerome COCHURAN-DANIELS Jr., 20, of the 7400 block of Barbados Lane in Manassas. Described as a black male, approximately 6’3, 180lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo onhis right arm. Wanted for 1 count of strangulation, 1 count of abduction, 3 counts of domestic assault & battery, and 1 count of preventing the summoning of law enforcement.”
“Aggravated Assault – On August 26 at 12:21 a.m., officers on a concert detail at Jiffy Lube Live located at 7800 Cellar Door Drive in Bristow (20136) were alerted to a fight in the ‘C’ parking lot area. The investigation revealed the victim, a 30-year-old man, was involved in a verbal altercation with a man, after bumping into his female acquaintance. During the encounter, the man struck the victim causing both parties to fall to the ground where the suspect continued to assault the victim. The parties eventually separated, and the suspect walked away with the woman. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect could only be described as a Hispanic male.”
Prince William Police Department: “Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling *SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED | ARREST – On August 24, detectives identified the suspects involved in the shooting that was reported to have occurred at The Flats at Neabsco Commons Apartments located in the 2700 block of Neabsco Commons Place in Woodbridge (22191) on August 23. Further investigation revealed two vehicles were stopped in the above area when an occupant of one of the vehicles fired rounds towards the other vehicle. Both vehicles then quickly fled the area. The rounds struck the other vehicle and an apartment window. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, detectives determined the parties in both vehicles were known to one another. Further investigation revealed after the shooting incident, one of the occupants of the suspect vehicle, identified as a 16-year-old male juvenile sent threatening messages to an occupant of the other vehicle, identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile. Detectives identified the second suspect involved in the shooting incident as Caleb Bernard KOSIE and following the investigation, an adult arrest warrant and a juvenile detention order were obtained. On August 25, the 16-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody in the Woodbridge area while the KOSIE suspect turned himself in to police on August 28. Arrested on August 25: [Juvenile]
A 16-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge. Charged with threats of bodily harm. Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center. Arrested on August 28: [No Photo Available] Caleb Bernard KOSIE, 18, of 15557 John Diskin Close in Woodbridge. Charged with principal in the second degree of shooting into an occupied vehicle. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”
Prince William Police Department: “Fatal Crash Investigation *DRIVER CHARGED – On August 29, crash investigators obtained charges for one of the drivers involved in the fatal crash that occurred in the area of Catharpin Road and Fallen Oaks Place in Gainesville (20155) on August 26. The drivers of the initial vehicles involved were found to have been traveling well above both the posted 40 MPH speed limit, and the recommended posted 30 MPH safe speed for roadway conditions at the curve where the crash occurred. The driver of the third vehicle, which was traveling in the opposite direction, was found to be operating their vehicle, a 2006 Scion, properly, and was uninvolved in the driving behavior of the other two drivers. The collision killed the 19-year-old driver of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra and injured a passenger inside the vehicle, who were both not properly wearing their seatbelt in the vehicle. Following the investigation, crash investigators charged the driver of the 2015 Toyota Corolla, identified as a 16-year-old male juvenile, who was also found to have been driving the vehicle without a license. Charged on August 29: [Juvenile]
A 16-year-old male juvenile of Haymarket [driver of the 2015 Toyota Corolla]. Charged with reckless driving and no operator’s license. Court Date: Pending | Status: Charged/Petitions Obtained. Identified: The deceased driver of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra was identified as Qais JAILANI, 19, of Haymarket. The passenger of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra was identified as a 19-year-old man of Gainesville. The driver of the 2006 Scion was identified as a 50-year-old woman of South Riding.”
Prince William Police Department: “Strangulation | Domestic Related *ARREST – On August 24, the suspect sought in connection to the domestic disputes that were reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2, was arrested. The accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS, was taken into custody by Manassas City police. Arrested on August 24: [No Photo Available] Allan Jerod HARRIS, 45, of 4042 Chetham Way in Woodbridge. Charged with 1 count of strangulation and 2 counts of domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”
“Strangulation | Domestic Related [Previously Released] – On July 5 at 2:03 p.m., officers responded to investigate an ongoing domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Motel 6 located at 17133 Dumfries Road in Dumfries (22025) between June 30 and July 2. The investigation revealed on June 30, the victim, a 41-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim and slapped her before throwing her to the ground. The parties eventually separated. On July 2, another verbal altercation between the victim and the accused escalated. During that encounter, the accused struck the victim several times and grabbed her throat before the parties separated. The victim reported minor injuries sustained during both encounters. On July 5, following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Allan Jerod HARRIS. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.”
