Prince William County
Suspect in stabbing arrestedÂ
Malicious Wounding – On May 20, the suspect sought in connection with the stabbing that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 13900 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) on May 16, was arrested. The suspect, Malila SMITH, was located and taken into custody by members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrested on May 20: [No Photo Available]
Malila SMITH, 32, of the 13900 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge Charged with malicious wounding
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable
Malicious Wounding [Previously Released] – On May 16 at 2:30AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13900 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a stabbing. The victim, a 29-year-old woman, reported to police that she and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused retrieved a knife and stabbed the victim before separating from the victim. When the victim went to call emergency services, the accused fled in her vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Malila SMITH. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.
Man charged in child sex assault
Aggravated Sexual Battery – On April 29, detectives with the Special Victims Unit, in coordination with Child Protective Services, began an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the Manassas (20109) area of Prince William County earlier that month. The investigation revealed that the female victim, who was between 11-12 years of age at the time of the offenses, was inappropriately touched by the accused, identified as a family member, during the above timeframe.
During the investigation, detectives also determined that the accused sent inappropriate messages to the victim through a social media app. The victim recently disclosed the events to a school counselor who contacted the police. Following the investigation, the accused, Brent Michael JONES, was arrested.
Arrested on April 30:
Brent Michael JONES, 48, of Manassas
Charged with aggravated sexual battery and use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Food Lion broomstick brawl
Malicious Wounding – On May 19 at 11:05AM, officers responded to the Food Lion located at 14641 Jefferson Davis Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a fight. The victim, a 62-year-old man, reported to police that an unknown man, later identified as the accused, approached him while in the store and began a verbal altercation. At some point, the altercation turned physical when the accused struck the victim several times and brandished a knife before grabbing a broom that was nearby and striking the victim.
Eventually, the parties separated, and the accused left the store. Responding officers located the accused a short distance away and took him into custody without incident. The victim reported minor injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Dawayntay Keomoni GILES, was arrested.
Arrested on May 19:
Dawayntay Keomoni GILES, 23, of 14694 Crossfield Way in Woodbridge Charged with malicious wounding and assault & battery
Court Date: September 14, 2021 | Bond: $1000 Secured Bond
Armed robber has taste for chicken wings
Armed Robbery – On May 19 at 8:17PM, officers responded to the California Chicken Wings located at 8124 Sudley Rd. of Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that an unknown man brandished a knife before demanding money from the registers. The suspect fled the business on foot and the employee contacted the police. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located. An undisclosed amount of money was reported missing.
Suspect Description:
A black male, between 25-30 years of age, approximately 6’00”, 275lbs., with afro-style black hair Last seen wearing a blue surgical-style mask, a red shirt, black pants, and dark colored shoes
Stafford County
FRAUD — 1044 Warrenton Road, Atlantic Union Bank, 5/20, 3:40 p.m. A bank employee reported a male was at the business attempting to a cash a check that she believed to be fraudulent. It was learned the male received the check as payment for work he completed for a construction company. The company’s boss advised him to cash the check and keep a portion of the funds as payment and return the remaining funds back to the company. The investigation is ongoing.
Recent Stories
Commemorating Earth Day from Prince William Forest Park today, President Biden announced a series of wide-reaching climate initiatives designed to expand nationwide access to solar energy and create a federal jobs program known as the American Climate Corps.
In a letter addressed to the Chair and the Supervisors of Prince William County, Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth outlined her intention to withhold prosecution of certain misdemeanor charges, effective May 1, 2024, if she doesn’t get her money.
At a presentation hosted by the Prince William County Committee of 100, the community gathered to explore the potential utilization of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a viable energy source for the Northern Virginia region.
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To celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week (May 6-10, 2024), Clean Air Partners is working with A Few Cool Hardware Stores to exchange DC, Maryland and Virginia residents’ gas-powered lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers at select Ace Hardware locations in the region. DMV residents who turn in their gas-powered lawn tools will receive a FREE Ego Power+ replacement including batteries and chargers, while supplies last.
Compared to gas, electric lawn equipment can reduce emissions, noise pollution, health risks and maintenance costs and time. The program aims to remove about a hundred gas-powered polluting tools from yards in the greater Baltimore-Washington region.
The exchanges will take place the weekends of May 17-19, 2024, and May 31-June 2, 2024, at A Few Cool Hardware Stores network of employee-owned Ace Hardware stores in the DC and Baltimore metro areas. To participate and get your free Ego Power+ lawn tool, sign up at https://qrco.de/CAPExchange to reserve your tool and select your trade-in date and location.
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Free Irish Music Concert
Welcoming Spring with music from the Emerald Isle, the New Dominion Choraliers offer a FREE concert on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City.
Joined by Legacy Brass and members of Old
Spring Ceili: An Irish Music Festival
The New Dominion Choraliers of Prince William County and McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance invite you to join them at our Ceili, a grand celebration of Irish music and dance.
A gathering of performance groups throughout Prince William County
