A gas station in Lake Ridge was robbed at gunpoint.
Prince William police posted this in their latest incident report:
Armed Robbery – On September 30th at 4:13PM, officers responded to the Exxon Service Station located at 4255 Seeton Sq in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown man entered the business and brandished a firearm. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money and possibly got into an unknown black vehicle. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect who was not located.
Suspect Description:
White male, between 20 & 25 years of age, 5’8”, 135lbs with a thin build
Last seen wearing a black jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans and a motorcycle helmet
Also in that same incident report, a drunken man allegedly walked outside of a Dale City home and fired several gunshots into the air.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On September 29th at 8:40PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14300 block of Shetland Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic incident. The caller reported to police that she was involved in a verbal altercation with the accused, a known acquaintance, inside the home. During the encounter, the accused walked outside and fired multiple rounds into the air. Officers arrived at the home and detained the accused, who was intoxicated, without further incident. No injuries or property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on September, 29th:
Kenneth Leon MARTHELL, 59, of the 14300 block of Shetland Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with reckless handling of a firearm and public intoxication
Court Date: November 18, 2015 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
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