Prince William Crime Watch: Child Left Alone on Front Lawn

Prince William police reported the following arrests:

Strong Armed Robbery – On June 15th at 5:27PM, officers responded to the 14500 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 20 year old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was with the three juvenile acquaintances in the area above when one of the juveniles demanded the victim’s iPod. When the victim refused, one of the juveniles reached into his pocket and removed it. When the victim attempted to get the iPod back, another juvenile assaulted him before all three fled on foot. The victim was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. Detectives from the Robbery Unit were able to locate all three suspects. Following the investigation, all three juveniles were arrested.

Arrested on June 15th: [Juveniles]

A 17 year old male juvenile, a 15 year old male juvenile, & a 14 year old male juvenile – all of Woodbridge

All three juveniles were charged with robbery and conspiracy to commit a felony

Court date: unavailable | Status: held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Felony Child Neglect – On June 13th at 2:45PM, officers responded to the 4300 block of Kentland Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a found a child. A caller reported to police that a 3 year old boy was found on their front lawn unsupervised. Officers were able to determine that the child lived a residence on the same street. Contact was made at the residence but no one was home. The investigation revealed that the accused, a known acquaintance, left the child at the home unattended. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The child was released to another family member.

Arrested on June 13th:

Jose Everardo SHUL SALAZAR, 40, of the 4300 block of Kentland Dr in Woodbridge

Charged with felony child neglect

Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Narcotics Investigation – On June 14th at 3:13PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 4400 block of Kentmore Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a possible marijuana grow operation. Officers made contact at the residence and located several marijuana plants in the backyard of the property. Detectives from the Street Crimes Unit subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. As a result of the search, 27 marijuana plants and evidence of distribution were recovered. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on June 14th:

Ronald Lamar HOWELL, 44, of 1635 6th St NW in Washington D.C.

Charged with manufacturing marijuana

Court date: unavailable | Bond:  held WITHOUT bond