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Prince William Police Department:Malicious Wounding | Strangulation – On August 19 at 8:40 a.m., officers responded to Veteran’s Park located at 14300 Veterans Drive in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation while driving near the above area. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim multiple times before grabbing her neck and shoving her out of the moving vehicle. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Steven Jose MORALES. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [Photo from April 2023] Steven Jose MORALES, 28, of the 1200 block of Riggs Court in Woodbridge. Described as a Hispanic male, approximately 6’0, 232lbs., with black medium length hair, brown eyes, and a full beard. Wanted for malicious wounding, strangulation, and domestic assault & battery.”

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On August 18 at 2:09 p.m., officers responded to H & M Auto Service located at 14725 Industry Court in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a destruction of property. The investigation revealed sometime between August 17 at 6:30 p.m. and August 18 at 9:30 a.m., a round was fired into the business, striking an interior wall. At the time of the incident, the business was closed and unoccupied. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.”


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Prince William County Police:Fatal Crash Investigation – On August 20 at 1:45 a.m., crash investigators responded to the intersection of Neabsco Mills Road and Smoke Court in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a crash. The investigation revealed the operator of a 2018 Yamaha FX 5 Moped was traveling southbound on Neabsco Mills Road approaching the stop bar with Smoke Court when it was rear-ended by a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The collision caused the operator of the moped to be thrown from the moped onto the windshield of the Malibu before rolling to the ground. The operator, and only occupant of the moped, was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. Speed, alcohol, or drug use were not factors in the collision with the driver of the vehicle. The investigation continues. Identified: The operator of the 2018 Yamaha FX 5 Moped was identified as Junaid Mahmood QURESHI, 67, of Woodbridge.”


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Prince William Police Department:Armed Robbery *ARREST – On August 10, detectives concluded the investigation into the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 3100 block of Chesapeake Drive in Dumfries (22026) on July 30. While investigating the incident, detectives received information identifying both suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest. On August 10, both suspects, identified as Julianne Esmeralda

LUCIANO-ROSARIO and Marvin GNANSOUNOU, were arrested. Arrested on August 10: Julianne Esmeraldo LUCIANO-ROSARIO, 18, of 17087 Gibson Mill Road in Dumfries Charged with robbery, abduction, carjacking,


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“During the encounter, the victim was shot, and the money in his possession was taken. The suspects immediately fled the scene in a separate vehicle after the altercation. The victim was located in his vehicle by responding officers and transported to an area hospital where he later died. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the shooter, identified as Jordan Delaney SICKLES, and another associated involved in the incident, identified as Re’Kwon Nyqualin BARNETT. The accused, SICKLES, was arrested in the Manassas area by detectives the evening of August 14, while BARNETT turned himself into police a short time later.”

Arrested on August 14:


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“The train engineer sounded the train horn to warn the pedestrian, who continued to walk within the tracks before being struck by the train. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene where the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. No injuries were reported by anyone on the train. The pedestrian was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. The identity of the deceased will be released once confirmed and a next-of-kin has been notified.”


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Prince William police: Homicide Investigation – “On Saturday, August 12 at 1:42PM, officers responded to the 5800 block of Moonbeam Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. Upon arriving in the area, officers located a 17-year-old juvenile male, sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Fire and rescue personnel transported the juvenile to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. The initial investigation revealed the victim arranged to meet other parties in the above area. At one point during the encounter, shots were fired, fatally striking the victim. Due to Virginia law, the identity of the deceased juvenile is not being disclosed. At this time, this incident does not appear to be random. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues.”

“Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.”


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Sentara Health: “Sentara Health is a sponsor of the Prince William County Community Foundation’s (PWCCF) 2023 Back-to-School Community Event, contributing $25,000 through its Sentara Cares initiative.”

The 2022 Back-to-School Community Event drew more than 2,500 community members with over 40 sponsors. The event distributed 1,000 backpacks, 400 food boxes, and countless resources from community partners to families in Prince William County. PWCCF expects this year’s event to reach even more community members.


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Prince William Police Department: Malicious Wounding – On August 5 at 4:33 a.m., officers responded to the Bayvue Apartments located in the 1400 block of Bayside Avenue in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 25-year-old man, and another man, identified as the accused, were involved in a physical altercation. During the encounter, the accused possessed a chainsaw and struck the victim before another occupant of the residence intervened and separated the parties. The accused was known to the occupants of the apartment and fled prior to police arriving in the area. The victim reported minor injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Maynor Noe SANCHEZ PEREZ. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [No Photo Available] Maynor Noe SANCHEZ PEREZ, 30, of the 100 block of Norman Road in Stafford. Described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’10, 170lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Wanted for malicious wounding.”

Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle | Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On August 4 at 10:40 p.m., officers responded to the 13900 block of Rope Drive in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate shots fired call. The investigation revealed the victim, a 50-year-old man, was working on a vehicle parked in the above area when he was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the suspect brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds toward the victim. The victim could flee the area on foot and was not injured. While investigating the incident, officers determined the man was possibly with a group of other men near a brown-colored vehicle prior to the encounter. While checking the area, officers located two vehicles that sustained damage, consisting with being struck by projectiles and shell casings in the roadway. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. Suspect Description: A Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old, 5’7, 170lbs., with short straight hair and glasses. Last seen wearing a dark blue colored polo-style shirt and khaki shorts.”


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Prince William police: “Murder Investigation – On August 5 at 10:24PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 800 block of Fulton Rd in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 33-year-old man, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in an altercation outside the home that escalated physically. During the encounter, the accused stabbed the victim before chasing him to the backyard area where the victim then collapsed.”

“Arriving officers attempted to provide first aid to the victim who was pronounced dead on scene. The accused remained at the home and was detained by officers without incident. No other injuries were reported. Further information regarding the identity of the deceased will be released pending notification of a next-of-kin. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Heriberto VALDEZ, was arrested.”


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Press Release: “This Saturday, the Masonic Riders Motorcycle Club is sponsoring a back-to-school supplies drive for Woodbridge Middle School students.”

“Motorcyclists will be collecting supplies and doing a charity ride throughout the Woodbridge community. The community has already shown support with more than $1,000 worth of school supplies donated so far.”


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