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Regional Crime Report: Fredericksburg Shooting Arrest, Stafford Burglaries, and Manassas Robbery

Published January 23, 2025 at 10:00PM

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Fredericksburg police arrested Daquan Warren, 24, for a December 2024 shooting and investigated a January 20 shots fired and burglary incident on Townsend Boulevard. Stafford County saw assaults at Chatham Heights Road and North Stafford High School, a break-in on Ripley Road, and larcenies at Walmart, Buffalo Wild Wings, and an ABC store. In Prince William County, a strong-arm robbery on Balls Ford Road resulted in the arrest of Jose Fernando Martinez-Gonzalez. Authorities urge public assistance with investigations and provide tips hotlines for each jurisdiction.

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Crime Roundup: Fatal Crash in Prince William, Scratch-Off Ticket Theft in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 20, 2025 at 3:32PM | Updated January 20, 2025 at 7:24PM

Here’s the latest report from the Prince William County Police:

Fatal Crash Investigation
On January 17, a crash occurred on Centreville Road near Breeden Avenue in Manassas. A 2019 Jeep Cherokee and a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle collided when the Jeep turned across the northbound lanes. The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Blaze Damon, 25, of Fairfax, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, a 44-year-old woman from Woodbridge, was treated for minor injuries. Police are seeking witnesses.

Armed Robbery
On January 18, officers investigated a robbery reported on Whisperwood Court in Dumfries. A 16-year-old male was approached by two individuals, one driving a vehicle. Both suspects displayed firearms and demanded property. The victim was struck with a firearm, and his shoes were taken. The suspects fled in a white sedan. They are described as males, possibly juveniles, wearing dark clothing.

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Crime Report Round-Up: Stafford County Sheriff’s Office

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 8, 2025 at 4:19PM

Called to Jail
A 44-year-old man found himself back at Rappahannock Regional Jail after making a false report and harassing a jail officer with obscene phone calls. Initially, deputies responded to a call about a death and gunshot outside the jail, which turned out to be false. The suspect, located at a local motel, was arrested and charged with using obscene language and filing a false report.

Assault
– Marion Manor Nursing Home: A staff member assaulted another during a disagreement. The suspect was charged with assault and battery and held without bond.
– Shasta Place: A male suspect bit the victim during a verbal altercation. He was charged with assault and battery but released on personal recognizance.

DUI
Deputies discovered a car in a ditch on Courthouse Road. The driver admitted to drinking beer, with three empty cans found in her vehicle. She was charged with DUI, drinking while driving, and refusal, and held on a $3,000 bond.

Hit and Run
A vehicle struck a VDOT sign and two unoccupied trucks at EZ Auto Sales before the driver fled. Deputies identified the suspect using evidence left in the vehicle, and warrants for hit and run and property destruction were issued.

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Police Report: Multiple Deaths in Woodbridge, Suspected Cocaine Trafficker Caught in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 30, 2024 at 10:30AM

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On December 28, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Dale Boulevard and the I-95 northbound ramp in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate reports of an unconscious man in the roadway.

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Gainesville Man Arrested in Mine Road Hit-and-Run of Two Pedestrians

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published December 23, 2024 at 4:30PM

The scene shortly after the accident {Photo | Aya Karouane)

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Department has arrested Nicolas Hartman, 26, of Gainesville for a Nov. 1 hit-and-run where two pedestrians were struck on Mine Road.

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Police Round-Up: Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Manassas Under Investigation

By Potomac Local News

Published December 23, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated December 23, 2024 at 1:41PM

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A significant drug bust in Stafford County led to the arrests of Gesiah Hill, 22, and Henry Rojas, 24, both of Stafford, following a December 19th search of their Rappahannock Landing residence.

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Crime Roundup: Fleeing Motorcyclist Arrested, Domestic Assaults, and Bomb Threat Investigated

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 18, 2024 at 2:00PM

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An incident was reported on December 17 at the Broadstone at River Oaks Apartments near Dumfries.

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Screaming Match at Walmart: Customer Threatens Employees, Ends Up in Jail

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published December 18, 2024 at 5:00AM

Deputies responded to Walmart after a woman screamed at random shoppers and threatened employees. Despite resisting, she was detained and charged with disorderly conduct, ending her outburst behind bars.

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Shooting, Juvenile Fight, DUI, and Thefts Highlight Crime Reports in Prince William and Stafford Counties

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 14, 2024 at 7:00AM

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Prince William County detectives are searching for Taylohn Jashaud Andrews, 18, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 15 at the Summerhouse II Condos in the 1000 block of Gardenview Loop in Woodbridge.

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Stafford Sheriff’s Office Urges Residents to Report Suspicious Drone Activity

By Uriah Kiser

Published December 13, 2024 at 12:49PM

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to report suspicious drone activity after reports of unidentified drones flying over parts of Stafford County, King George County, and Spotsylvania County. The nighttime sightings, reported on December 11, 2024, were made to Stafford’s emergency dispatch center.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Wilbur stated that federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have been informed and are working with local authorities to investigate the incidents. However, descriptions of the drones or their operators have not been provided.