Police Blotter: Fatal Crash, Armed Robberies & DUI Arrests

Fatal Crash Investigation Update
On March 15 at 8:42 PM, Manassas Park Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Manassas Drive. The vehicle rolled over and struck a residence, killing one occupant. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but speed was not a factor. Two passengers suffered minor injuries. No one was inside the home at the time. The investigation is ongoing.

Prince William County:

Armed Robbery – Easy St.
On March 16 at 11:13 PM, a 21-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint by an acquaintance in her residence. The suspect, Alex Daniel Garcia-Garcia, stole her phone before fleeing. No injuries were reported, and police are searching for the suspect.

Strong-Arm Robbery – Cloverdale Park
On March 16 at 5:52 PM, two juvenile victims were confronted by acquaintances near the basketball courts. An altercation ensued, and a phone was stolen. The phone was later recovered. No injuries were reported.

Armed Robbery – Walgreens, Richmond Hwy.
On March 16 at 10:24 PM, a shoplifter at Walgreens threatened an employee by implying he was armed. The suspect, Dwayne Andre Bolden, was later arrested along with his accomplice, Damien Derek Soto, who fled in a vehicle before crashing into a fence.

Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer – Dale Blvd.
On March 15 at 8:57 PM, a DUI suspect involved in a crash fled before officers arrived. He was later found intoxicated and resisted arrest, pushing an officer. He was arrested and charged.

Residential Burglary – Cressida Pl.
On March 16 at 9:16 AM, an unknown man broke into a residence through an unsecured window while two women waited outside. A rear fence was also damaged, but no property was reported stolen.

Stafford County:

DUI Arrests
Cool Springs Road (3/14, 7:58 PM): A driver with ten empty beer containers was charged with DUI.
Candlestick Drive (3/15, 1:45 AM): A driver admitted to drinking Modelo before driving and was arrested for DUI.
Choptank Road (3/15, 3:35 AM): A crash blamed on an animal was likely caused by tequila. The driver was charged with DUI.
Starbucks, Stafford Market Place (3/15, 11:35 AM): A man was found asleep at the wheel with a nearly empty bottle of alcohol. He was charged with DUI (BAC above .2).

Indecent Exposure – Home Depot
On March 15 at 12:18 AM, a man was caught exposing himself in a disturbing incident witnessed by responding officers. He was issued a summons.

Larceny Incidents
Anytime Fitness (3/14, 10:28 AM): A man stole a gym-goer’s car keys.
Walmart (3/14, 12:04 PM): A shopper’s phone was stolen from the chip aisle.
Weis (3/15, 7:05 PM): A repeat offender shoplifted over $150 worth of merchandise.

Public Intoxication & Disorderly Conduct
Walmart, Washington Square Plaza (3/15, 5:38 PM): Two intoxicated individuals caused a disturbance by knocking items off shelves and ramming shopping carts. One also damaged store shelves.
Hampton Inn (3/15, 10:07 PM): An intoxicated man appeared at a caller’s hotel room and was arrested.

Vandalism – James Madison Circle
On March 15 at 9:30 AM, security cameras captured a juvenile donkey-kicking a door frame before fleeing. He was identified and released to his mother.

Felony Warrant Arrest – Wawa
On March 14 at 10:56 PM, a wanted man was spotted and arrested. A controlled substance was found in his possession.