Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Drone-Assisted Arrest, and Unusual Break-In

From Prince William County Police Department: 

Fatal Crash Investigation Nokesville Rd. & Sowder Village Sq., Nokesville:  On February 6 at 5:48 AM, crash investigators responded to the area of Nokesville Rd. and Sowder Village Sq. in Nokesville to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2024 Nissan Sentra was traveling southbound on Nokesville Rd. when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road outside of a crosswalk while wearing dark-colored clothing. The pedestrian was subsequently struck by a 2005 Mazda 6, also traveling southbound on Nokesville Rd.

The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Nissan was also transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities determined that speed, alcohol, and drug use were not factors for either driver.

Crash investigators are seeking any witnesses to this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince William County Police.

Identified:

• The deceased pedestrian was identified as Donte Antonio CARTER, 33, of Manassas.
• The driver of the 2024 Nissan Sentra was identified as a 20-year-old woman of Woodbridge.
• The driver of the 2005 Mazda 6 was identified as a 37-year-old man of Stafford.

From Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: 

Suspect Located Using Drone & SWAT Team Taylors Hill Way, South Stafford: On February 6 at 8:08 PM, deputies responded to a disturbance involving a weapon on Taylors Hill Way. Deputies learned that a 29-year-old resident, identified as Franco Charles, was intoxicated and had fired several shots inside the home.

Deputies received conflicting information on whether Charles was still inside the residence or had fled on foot. A drone was deployed into the home, confirming the suspect was not inside. The SWAT Team responded, and drone operators began scanning the surrounding area.

Deputy C.M. Sterne later spotted Charles walking along Truslow Road and issued commands to surrender. Instead of complying, Charles fled into a wooded area. Drone operators immediately focused on the suspect’s last known location and quickly located him in the woods.

Charles was taken into custody and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling and reckless handling of a firearm. He was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he is being held without bond.

Biblical Break-In: During Bible Study Renee Road, Stafford County On February 5 at approximately 7:35 PM, deputies responded to a disturbance on Renee Road that was quickly escalating. The caller, David Campbell, 48, of Stafford, reported his neighbors had double-parked and, rather than addressing the matter with property management, confronted them directly in their residence. Upon seeing a large gathering of people inside, he assumed it was a human trafficking operation and contacted authorities. While speaking with dispatchers, Campbell could be heard taunting and cursing at the neighbors.

Deputies arrived and found Campbell standing in the roadway, displaying signs of intoxication. He complained about the parking issue and demanded that deputies identify everyone in the residence. After speaking with Campbell, deputies made contact with the neighbors, who provided a much different account of the situation.

According to the neighbors, the gathering was a Wednesday night Bible study, which explained the number of attendees. They stated that Campbell forcibly entered the home, nearly striking an ordained minister and threatening to punch another male. Video evidence corroborated their claims.

Campbell was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, assault, and public intoxication. He was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he is being held without bond.

DUI Arrest St. Albans Boulevard:  On February 6 at 7:26 PM, Deputy J.J. Holetzky responded to a report of a reckless driver. Upon contact, the driver, a 23-year-old male, was found to be intoxicated. He was charged with DUI and driving without a license and held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

Fraud Cases

• Chamonix Drive (9:38 AM) – A resident reported that a mailed check never reached its intended destination. The check had been altered and deposited into a fraudulent account.
• Boxwood Drive (1:39 PM) – A resident received a text about a fraudulent purchase. After calling the number in the text, money was fraudulently withdrawn from his account.
• Celebrate Virginia Parkway (1:15 PM) – Deputy A.G. Hart stopped a vehicle for expired registration and an improper lane change. The driver attempted to use a fictitious name but was identified and arrested for false identification, no driver’s license, and traffic violations. He was released on an unsecured bond.

Larceny Reports

• Hatcher’s Run Court (7:55 AM) – A resident reported one vehicle stolen and another damaged. A green Kia Soul was reported stolen and entered into a law enforcement database.
• Corbin’s RV, 348 Kings Highway (9:54 AM) – Employees discovered that catalytic converters had been stolen from four RVs on the lot.

Littering Incident Hartwood (8:13 AM) – A resident awoke to find their property littered with toilet paper and eggs. An 18-year-old suspect was identified and issued a littering warrant.

Public Intoxication Royal Farms, 4 Commerce Parkway (7:36 PM) – Deputy W.E. Trainor IV responded to a disturbance involving a 35-year-old male who was intoxicated and causing issues over missing keys. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication and held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.