Crime Roundup: Fleeing Motorcyclist Arrested, Domestic Assaults, and Bomb Threat Investigated

Attempted Malicious Wounding
An incident was reported on December 17 at the Broadstone at River Oaks Apartments near Dumfries. A 42-year-old woman sustained minor injuries during a domestic dispute when an acquaintance, identified as Derrick Raynaun Jackson, struck her and dragged her a short distance with his vehicle, police said. Warrants have been issued for Jackson’s arrest, but he remains at large.

Bomb Threat Investigation
A bomb threat investigation occurred on the morning of December 17 at a construction site on Hayden Road in Manassas. A written threat was discovered on the door of a portable bathroom, prompting an evacuation. No credible threat was found after a search of the area.

Rape Investigation
A 19-year-old man, Christopher Garcia Moreno, was arrested on December 10 following a rape investigation in Woodbridge. The incident, involving a victim under 13, occurred in July 2023. Moreno faces charges of rape, and his court date is pending, police said.

Strangulation and Domestic Assault
On December 17, a domestic dispute in Haymarket escalated into strangulation and assault. A 13-year-old girl reported the incident, which involved a family member, Jamon Dieonize Carter, who grabbed her by the neck during an argument, police said. Carter was arrested and charged with strangulation, domestic assault, and battery.

Assault on a Corrections Officer
An assault occurred early on December 18 at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center. During an altercation, Brandon Edwards, 35, reportedly elbowed a corrections officer. Edwards has been charged and remains incarcerated.

Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Prince William County Police Department.

Stafford County

Reckless rider arrested after fleeing traffic stop

On the morning of December 17, a motorcyclist attempted to evade a traffic stop on Telegraph Road. Deputy R. Tully initiated the stop after noticing Cruz’s motorcycle had no license plate. Instead of complying, Cruz fled at high speed.

After investigating and speaking to witnesses, Deputy Tully located Cruz and his motorcycle, which had a dead battery, in a North Stafford neighborhood. Cruz admitted he was aware of the attempted traffic stop but offered no explanation for fleeing or for the lack of a license plate and a motorcycle endorsement. , Jonathan Cruz, 18, of Fredericksburg, was charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, and operating a motorcycle without proper documentation. He remains in custody on a $2,000 bond.