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Suspects in mob assault flee police, captured

From Prince William police: 

Abduction | Assault by Mob On August 31 at 2:15PM, officers responded to the area of Ashton Ave and Rixlew Ln in Manassas (22109) to investigate a large group fighting in the area. Upon a search of the area, officers located the victim, a 14-year-old male juvenile of Manassas, at his residence a short distance away. The victim reported to police that he was walking in the above area when he was approached by three acquaintances. During the encounter, the victim was punched and kicked by the suspects. The parties eventually separated and the suspects fled the area prior to officers arriving. Minor injuries were reported. Upon further investigation, officers determined that this incident was gang related. On September 2, detectives with the Gang Unit identified one of the suspects involved as a 16-year-old male juvenile of Manassas. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the residence of the 16-yearold where he was taken into custody without incident. On September 5, the remaining two suspects involved were identified as a 14-year-old male juvenile and Hector ARIAS RAMIREZ. As a search warrant was being executed at an address on Manassas Dr, the 14-year-old male juvenile and ARIAS RAMIREZ attempted to run out the back door but were taken into custody a short time later without incident. Following the investigation, all of the accused were arrested. The investigation continues.

Arrested on September 2:

A 16-year-old male juvenile of Manassas [Juvenile]

Charged with 1 count of abduction, 2 counts of gang participation, and 1 count of assault by mob

Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Arrested on September 5:

A 14-year-old male juvenile of Manassas Park [Juvenile]

Charged with 1 count of abduction, 2 counts of gang participation, 1 count of unauthorized use of a vehicle, and 1 count of assault by mob

Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Hector ARIAS RAMIREZ, 18, of No Fixed Address

Charged with 1 count of abduction, 2 counts of gang participation, 1 count of possession of a concealed weapon, 1 count of assault by mob, and 1 count of possession of marijuana

Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

 

**ARRESTS** (Continued)

   Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On September 2 at 3:27PM, an officer conducted a vehicle stop in the area of the Armstead St and Horner Rd in Woodbridge (22191) for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, the accused was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested. While at the Gar-Field Police Station, the accused struck one of the officers on the arm. The accused was eventually secured without further incident. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on September 2: [No Photo Available]

Devin Lynette DEVILLE, 25, of 16893 Jed Forest Ln in Woodbridge

Charged with assault & battery on a LEO, driving under the influence, and unreasonable refusal

Court Date: October 19, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

**END**

Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact Prince William Crime Solvers anonymously by calling 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS, texting “PWC” plus your tip to 274637, submitting a WebTip, or by using the app for Android or iPhone.

You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward if the information leads to an arrest

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