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From Prince William police reports:
Residential Burglary | Indecent Exposure – On May 3 at 1:49AM, officers responded to the 4000 block of Westwind Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a suspicious person. A homeowner in the neighborhood reported to police that a naked, unknown individual was seen breaking an exterior lamppost on the property before running away.
Officers arrived in the area and observed evidence of a burglary at the residence and requested assistance from a police K-9. With the assistance of the K-9, officers located the individual, identified as the accused, a short distance away from the initial location. The accused, identified as a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody without further incident. The accused was treated on scene for minor injuries. No items were reported missing from the residence.
Charged on May 3: [Juvenile]
A 17-year-old male of Woodbridge
Charged with burglary, indecent exposure, obstruction of justice and destruction of property
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center
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From Manassas police reports:
Vehicle Fire/Arson Investigation
On May 3, 2019 at 1:33 a.m., officers from the Manassas City Police Department responded to the 10200 block of Hendley Rd to assist the Fire Department with a vehicle fire. While fire crews extinguished the vehicle fire, Manassas City Fire Department received a report regarding the smell of gasoline coming from a residence nearby. Police and Fire/Rescue personnel responded to the residence to investigate further and located an extinguished fire on the rear patio of the residence. It is believed a fire sprinkler extinguished the fire prior to public safety personnel’s arrival. At this time these two events are believed to be related. The victim’s residence sustained minor damage to the rear patio. No injuries were reported and there is no suspect information available at this time. This case is currently under investigation by the Manassas City Fire Marshal’s Office.
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