Police Roundup: Driver Killed in Lorton Crash

Two vehicles were traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when one of them, a 2013 BMW 650I, changed lanes and struck a 2020 Mercedes E-Class, which was not involved in the speeding. The Mercedes hit the guardrail, while the BMW struck the jersey wall, ejecting its driver. The Mercedes then struck the driver of the BMW.

The driver of the BMW, Kenneth D. Buckner, 35, of Washington, D.C., died at the scene. Police confirmed he was not wearing a seatbelt. A passenger in the BMW, Tyra Williams, 29, was partially ejected and sustained serious injuries. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The other vehicle traveling at a high speed is described as a dark-colored Infiniti sedan. It did not strike any vehicles. The crash remains under investigation.

Prince William County Police Report Roundup

Strong-Arm Robbery Arrest
A suspect involved in a strong-arm robbery that occurred on August 5, 2023, was arrested on December 3, 2024. Alexis Ayestas Romero, 31, of York Drive in Woodbridge, allegedly took keys forcefully from a 26-year-old woman following a verbal altercation. Romero has been charged with robbery, and court proceedings are pending.

Indecent Exposure and Indecent Liberties Arrest
In Woodbridge, police arrested Kieare Jeremiah Whitmore, 23, on December 16 for indecent exposure and indecent liberties. Officers were called to Anderson Court after a woman witnessed Whitmore exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures. An earlier incident on December 11 involved a juvenile and an adult victim. Whitmore faces two counts of indecent exposure and one count of indecent liberties and is being held on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

Attempted Residential Burglary in Manassas
An attempted residential burglary was reported in Manassas on December 16. Surveillance footage showed an unknown man entering a backyard on Lomond Drive and trying to gain access to the home through a rear door. The suspect fled after being confronted by a neighbor, and no property was taken.

Assault and Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
Kenneth Robin Grey, 39, of Chantilly, was arrested on December 15 for assaulting a law enforcement officer. Officers located Grey inside a stolen vehicle in a parking lot on Daniel Stuart Square in Woodbridge. Grey allegedly resisted arrest, leading to a brief struggle in which he and an officer sustained minor injuries. Grey was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen goods, and obstruction of justice. He is being held without bond.