Crime Watch: Suicide Turns into Homicide Investigation

FROM POLICE REPORTS:

Murder Investigation – On July 17 at 3:45 a.m., police responded to the 18300 block of Old Triangle Rd in Triangle (22172) for an initial report of a suicide in progress. The caller, later identified as the accused, initially called police to report that the victim had stabbed herself while in a residence in the above area. The victim was transported to an area hospital were she died as a result of a stab wound to her chest. Upon further investigation, detectives learned that the victim had not committed suicide and that she and the accused, her husband, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated physically. During the encounter, the accused allegedly stabbed the victim with a knife. Detectives from the Homicide Unit obtained a warrant against the accused who was arrested without incident the same day.

Arrested:

Abdul Rahman Talib DIN, aka Derrick Delano WILSON, 44, of the 18300 block of Old

Triangle Rd in Triangle

Charged with first degree murder

Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond

Identified:

Joanna Bell LOWE, 47, of Triangle

Strong Armed Robbery *ARREST – On July 16, the accused, WASHINGTON, turned himself into police in reference to the robbery which was reported to have occurred in the 14300 block of Westminister Ln in Woodbridge on July 12. Juvenile petitions have also been obtained against the 15 year old male involved in this incident. The petitions remain active and attempts to locate the juvenile have been successful.

Arrested:

Richard Devon WASHINGTON, 23, of 4305 Endsbrook Ln in Woodbridge. Charged with robbery and assault & battery. Court date and bond information unavailable

Wanted:

A 15 year old male of Woodbridge Wanted for robbery, assault & battery and a probation violation

Strong Armed Robbery (Previously Released) – On July 12 at 9:58 p.m., police responded to the 14300 block of Westminister Ln in Woodbridge (22193) for a robbery. The victim, a 20 year old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he had invited two known male acquaintances into his residence where they allegedly assaulted and robbed him of his watch, valued around $650. Both men fled prior to police arrival. The victim sustained minor injuries. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau were able to identify both men, one of which was determined to be a 15 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge. Warrants were obtained against the adult suspect. Attempts to locate the accused were unsuccessful. Investigation continues into additional charges.

Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On July 17 at

5 a.m., a Prince William County police officer conducted a vehicle stop in the 14300 block of Westway Ln in Woodbridge (22193). After stopping the vehicle, the driver, later identified as the accused, fled on foot. The officer was able to catch up to the accused and a struggle ensued. Additional officers arrived and were able to detain the accused. The officer sustained minor injuries.

Arrested:

Timothy Lane OSBORNE, 32, of 2324 Brookmoor Ln in Woodbridge

Charged with assault & battery on LEO, revisiting arrest, driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license and refusal to submit to a breath test. Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond

Strong Armed Robbery – On July 17 at 3:20 p.m., police responded to the 14000 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) for a robbery. The victim, a 37 year old man of no fixed address, reported to police that he was walking in the area above when he was approached by a group of men and women. The group demanded money from the victim in return for sexual favors with the women. The victim refused and attempted to run from the group. The men were able to catch up with the victim where one of the men displayed a knife and took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency from the victim’s pocket. The group then fled the area but were located by responding patrol officers in a wooded area nearby. The suspects were determined to be gang members affiliated with MS13 and the 18th Street Gang. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Arrested: (No Photos Available)

Brittany Marie PASSMORE, 18, of 717 Tamarack Way in Herndon

Charged with robbery, prostitution and gang participation

Court date set for September 10, 2012, held on a $3,500 secured bond

Caitlyn Ann-Josefina SMITH, 19, of 11699 N Point Ct in Reston

Charged with robbery, prostitution and gang participation

Court date set for September 10, 2012, held WITHOUT bond

Arrested: (Juveniles)

A 17 year old male of Springfield

Charged with robbery, 2 counts of gang participation, pandering, 2 counts of forgery and providing a false name

Court date set for September 24, 2012, held at a Juvenile Detention Facility

A 17 year old male of Woodbridge

Charged with robbery, 2 counts of gang participation and pandering

Court date set for September 24, 2012, held at a Juvenile Detention Facility