FROM POLICE REPORTS:
Rape / Aggravated Sexual Battery – On April 23rd, police began an investigation into two sexual assaults which were reported to have occurred in the 14200 block of Lindendale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) between 2004 and 2006. The investigation revealed that the victims, a 5-8 year old girl and a 7-10 year old girl at the time of the offenses, were both sexually assaulted by the accused, a known family member, on several occasions during the time frame above. Following an investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was located and arrested in Fredericksburg on May 17th. The accused is currently awaiting transport back to Prince William County.
Arrested: (No Photo Available)
Dennis Rene ASTURIAS, 37, of 3006 Village Ln in Fredericksburg
Charged with rape and aggravated sexual battery [in reference to the case involving the 7-10 year old victim] and aggravated sexual battery and attempted forcible sodomy [in reference to the case involving the 5-8 year old victim] Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
Rape / Indecent Liberties – In April of 2012, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau received information about a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the 15000 block of Cardin Pl in Woodbridge (22193) between February 1st and 29th of 2012. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 14 year old girl of Washington D.C., was living at a residence in the above area during that time frame and was sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance. Following an investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was located and arrested in Washington D.C. by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force on May 16th. The accused is currently awaiting extradition back to Virginia.
Arrested: (No Photo Available)
Reginald Alfred SCHOOLS, 46 – no fixed address, charged with rape and taking indecent liberties with a child. Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond.
Aggravated Sexual Battery / Indecent Liberties – On May 14th, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau began an investigation into a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the 17800 block of Lounsbery Dr in Dumfries (22026) on April 21st. The investigation revealed that on that date, the victim, a 12 year old girl of Alexandria, was sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance, while the victim was staying at the residence of the accused in the above area. Following an investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was located and arrested on May 17th.
Arrested:
Francisco BLANCO-CERNA, 28, of 17878 Lounsbery Dr in Dumfries
Charged with aggravated sexual battery and taking indecent liberties by a custodian
Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
Indecent Liberties – On May 17th, detectives from the Special Victim’s Bureau began an investigation into a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the 15000 block of Catalba Ct in Woodbridge (22191) between September of 2010 and June 2011. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 13 year old female at the time of the offenses, was sexually assaulted and propositioned several times during the time frame above. Following an investigation, a warrant was obtained against the accused who was located and arrested on May 17th.
Arrested:
Jose Odil DIAZ, 44, of the 15000 block of Catalba Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with indecent liberties with a child
Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond
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