On October 8, 2024, a suspect turned himself in to police in connection with residential shootings that occurred on April 7, 2023, in Dale City. The individual faces multiple charges related to the incidents, which were linked to gang activity, and the investigation is ongoing as detectives seek additional suspects.
Press Release from Prince William Police Department:
Shooting into Residential Dwellings *ARREST – While continuing the investigation into the residential shootings that were reported to have occurred on Kenmar Dr. and Lynhurst Dr. in [Dale City] on of [sic] April 7, 2023, detectives determined the shootings were connected. During the investigation, detectives identified and obtained arrest warrants for an individual involved in the incidents. The accused was determined to also be a member of the criminal street gang the Crips and the shooting was gang related. On October 8, 2024, the suspect, identified as Shaun Ross MINNIEFIELD, turned himself in to police without incident. The investigation continues as detectives attempt to identify other suspects involved in the incidents.
Arrested on October 8: [No Photo Available]
Shaun Ross MINNIEFIED, 26, of 3910 Townsquare Ct. #201, [near] Triangle
Charged with 2 counts of shooting into a residential dwelling, 2 counts of gang participation, and
2 counts of destruction of property
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling [Previously Released] – On April 7 at 9:07PM, officers
responded to a residence located in the 13000 block of Kenmar Dr. in [Dale City] (22192) to
investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed a light-colored SUV was driving on Kenmar
Dr. when it stopped near the residence. Two individuals then exited the vehicle and fired multiple
rounds, striking the residence before getting back into the vehicle and fleeing the area. No injuries
or additional property damage were reported.
Shooting into a Residential Dwelling [Previously Released] – On April 7 at 9:26PM, officers
responded to a residence located in the 13700 block of Lynhurst Dr. in [Dale City] (22193) to
investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed multiple male suspects were walking in the
above area when they stopped and fired several rounds towards the residence. The suspects then
ran to a vehicle before fleeing the area. No injuries were reported. While investigating the incident,
officers located a residence and an unoccupied vehicle that were struck by gunfire. Shell casings
were also located on the sidewalk.
The City of Fredericksburg Department of Public Works is completing a sewer main replacement project along Cowan Boulevard. Starting October 21, Cowan Boulevard will close for about three weeks to install the new sewer main, with a detour in place.
Press Release:
As reported in July, approximately 1,480 linear feet of sewer main is being replaced through the Belmont Apartments and under Cowan Boulevard, which includes the section that failed on New Year’s Eve 2023 and resulted in a Cowan Boulevard emergency closure in January of this year. The City’s Public Works Department and its contractor, W.C. Spratt, have been working to replace the sewer main since late winter. Replacement of this essential sewer infrastructure is now roughly 80% complete.
There have been several malicious wounding cases in Prince William. The most recent being on October 7, where a 39-year-old man was charged with malicious wounding and domestic assault after allegedly choking and slapping a 31-year-old woman during a dispute and pushing a 17-year-old girl, causing her to hit a railing.
Press Release from Prince William County Police:
Malicious Wounding (Domestic) – On October 7 at 12:01AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 4100 block of Hampstead Ln [near] Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, 31-year-old woman, and a family, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, t
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he accused placed his hands around the victim’s neck and slapped her in the face. At one point, the accused pushed another family member, a 17-year-old female juvenile, causing her to strike a railing. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Rameshwar PANDAY, was arrested.
Arrested on October 7:
Rameshwar PANDAY, 39, of the 4100 block of Hampstead Ln [near] Woodbridge
Charged with 1 count of malicious wounding and 2 counts of domestic assault & battery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable
Before, on October 6, two men were charged following a road rage incident in Woodbridge where one driver allegedly slashed the other with a pocketknife, causing a minor laceration, while a passenger brandished a firearm during the confrontation.
Press Release from Prince William County Police:
Malicious Wounding | Brandishing a Firearm (Road-Rage) – On October 6 at 8:40AM, officers responded to the area of Vinyard Way and Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a road rage incident. The investigation revealed both drivers were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, a passenger in one of the vehicles brandished a firearm from his waistband, while one of the drivers pulled out a small pocketknife and slashed towards the other driver, causing a minor laceration to his arm. No other injuries were reported. Following the investigation, one of the drivers, identified as Harry O’Conner CHESTER, and the passenger in the other vehicle, identified as Samuel BERRUM VALENCIA, were arrested.
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Arrested on October 6:
Harry O’Conner CHESTER, 71, of 13128 Rock Ridge Ln in Woodbridge
Berrum Valencia, S.
Charged with malicious wounding
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable
The Judicial Center for Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
A man was sentenced to 70 years in prison, with 10 years suspended, for the May 2022 murders of two individuals in Woodbridge. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and gang participation involving a juvenile. The case stems from May 2022, when two people were found shot to death at Woodbridge Station Apartments after a resident noticed a bullet hole in his ceiling and reported it to the police. Officers discovered bullet fragments in the apartment below the victims' residence, leading them to the tragic scene upstairs.
Press Release from The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney:
On October 4, 2024, a male suspect entered a bank in Cosner's Corner and handed the teller a note demanding money. During the attempt, the suspect displayed a knife but left without any cash. Deputies quickly arrived to search for the suspect, who was spotted and apprehended by a fire marshal in the area. The suspect was later charged with entering a bank armed with the intent to commit larceny.
Press Release from Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office:
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Prince William Police Department is urging both pedestrians and drivers to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers must stop for pedestrians in all crosswalks, while pedestrians are encouraged to use marked crosswalks and follow safety tips to avoid accidents.
Press Release from Prince William Police Department:
Fredericksburg Square, located at 525 Caroline Street in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg
FredericksburgFreePress.com: “The historic downtown Fredericksburg Square property has a new owner. Luigi Castiglia, the longtime owner of the William Street restaurant that still bears his name, bought the 19,000-square-foot building at 525 Caroline St. last week. The sales price for the 0.45-acre property was $1.9 million, according to Fitzhugh Johnson III, whose Johnson Realty Advisors firm had the listing.”
[Image: Dumfries Triangle VFD]The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department has acquired a lent ambulance from the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, allowing it to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the Dumfries and Triangle communities. This initiative, effective October 1, 2024, aims to improve emergency response capabilities and reduce the workload on Advanced Life Support (ALS) units.
Press Release:
The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department (Station 3, located at 18321 Jefferson Davis Highway) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a lent ambulance from Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue System. This collaboration enables the department to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services to the Dumfries, Triangle and neighboring communities, enhancing local emergency response capabilities.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brett D. Meil received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his actions during a training incident involving a live grenade on June 13, 2023. He calmly instructed a trainee in a dangerous situation, ultimately shielding the Marine from an explosion, resulting in injuries to himself but saving the trainee's life.
On October 8, 2024, a suspect turned himself in to police in connection with residential shootings that occurred on April 7, 2023, in Dale City. The individual faces multiple charges related to the incidents, which were linked to gang activity, and the investigation is ongoing as detectives seek additional suspects.
Press Release from Prince William Police Department:
The City of Fredericksburg Department of Public Works is completing a sewer main replacement project along Cowan Boulevard. Starting October 21, Cowan Boulevard will close for about three weeks to install the new sewer main, with a detour in place.
