Crime Roundup: Fatal Crash in Prince William, Scratch-Off Ticket Theft in Stafford

Prince William County Police Briefs – January 20, 2025

Here’s the latest report from the Prince William County Police:

Fatal Crash Investigation
On January 17, a crash occurred on Centreville Road near Breeden Avenue in Manassas. A 2019 Jeep Cherokee and a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle collided when the Jeep turned across the northbound lanes. The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Blaze Damon, 25, of Fairfax, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, a 44-year-old woman from Woodbridge, was treated for minor injuries. Police are seeking witnesses.

Armed Robbery
On January 18, officers investigated a robbery reported on Whisperwood Court in Dumfries. A 16-year-old male was approached by two individuals, one driving a vehicle. Both suspects displayed firearms and demanded property. The victim was struck with a firearm, and his shoes were taken. The suspects fled in a white sedan. They are described as males, possibly juveniles, wearing dark clothing.

Commercial Burglary
On January 18, Bella Vita Restaurant on Liberia Avenue in Manassas was broken into around 2:48 a.m. Two individuals forced entry through a rear door and took an undisclosed amount of money. Both suspects wore masks and dark clothing. No further descriptions are available.

Residential Burglaries
On January 17, officers responded to a home on Greenwich Wood Drive in Nokesville, where forced entry had occurred through a basement window. No property was reported missing. A nearby home on Hopkins Lane also showed signs of an attempted burglary. No entry was made, and nothing was reported stolen.

Arrest Made in Domestic Incident
On January 18, officers responded to a domestic incident at The Landings at Markham Grant Apartments in Woodbridge. A verbal dispute escalated, leading to a 12-year-old girl using a knife, resulting in injuries to two family members. The victims, aged 61 and 19, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The juvenile was charged with two counts of malicious wounding and is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince William County Police tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Scratch-Off Ticket Theft Leads to Multiple Charges
A Stafford man is facing several charges after stealing a case of scratch-off tickets from the Last Stop Mart on Richmond Highway. On January 19 at 5:48 p.m., a suspect, identified as Austin Nicely, 24, requested a pack of cigarettes from the store clerk. When the clerk turned away, Nicely grabbed 143 scratch-off tickets and fled on foot.

Deputies quickly identified Nicely using surveillance footage and tracked him to the Quality Inn on Salisbury Drive. During the pursuit, Nicely attempted to flee but was apprehended near the Mine Road Commuter Lot after tripping on debris. A search of his motel room revealed controlled substances and a wanted woman from Woodbridge.

Nicely faces charges of grand larceny, possession of controlled substances, vandalism, and obstruction. The stolen tickets were partially recovered from a trash can at the motel. The woman was charged with obstruction and served on her outstanding warrants. Both suspects are being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.