DUMFRIES, Va. – On August 14, officers arrested three suspects for drug possession after searching and finding heroin inside their parked car at a Days Inn.  

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Narcotics Investigation – On August 14th, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Days Inn located at 16925 Old Stage Rd in Dumfries (22025). During the course of the investigation, detectives discovered narcotics in the vehicle. As a result of a subsequent search, suspected heroin was recovered from the vehicle. Following the investigation, the three occupants of the vehicle were arrested. These arrests were previously held for investigative purposes.

Arrested on August 14th:

Joshua Travis PARKER, 30, of 13500 Wood St in Woodbridge

Charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic

Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: unavailable

Dawn Michele HEISLER, 28, of 13500 Wood St in Woodbridge

Charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic and possession of controlled paraphernalia

Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: unavailable

Tabitha Jean CLEARWATER, 31, of 903 Wingfield Rd in Woodbridge

Charged with possession of controlled paraphernalia

Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: unavailable

LAKE RIDGE, Va. – On Sept. 22, staff at Lake Ridge Middle School told police that they saw a young male student with a pellet gun near school grounds. Police arrived on the scene as the student was stopped by school staff and it was determined that this same student and another male student were connected to a previous incident at the school on Sept. 21. 

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Weapon on School Property – On September 22nd at 2:41PM, officers responded to Lake Ridge Middle School located at 12350 Mohican Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a report of someone with a gun near the school. School staff was able to detain the person, identified as a male juvenile student from Woodbridge Senior High School, prior to police arriving in the area. The weapon in his possession was also quickly determined to be a pellet gun. No injuries were reported and the pellet gun was never pointed towards the school, students or staff. The investigation revealed that during a scheduled fire drill, staff observed the older student walk out of a nearby wooded area carrying, what was believed to be, a weapon. Staff immediately called police and were able to detain the student without incident. While investigating this incident, officers were able to connect the same student to an incident the prior evening. On September 21st at 7:28PM, officers responded to Lake Ridge Middle School after a caller reportedly observed a juvenile male shooting a pellet gun at a can near the school’s track area. As police were responding to the incident, the student fled into the wooded area where he reportedly left the pellet gun. The student then went to retrieve the gun the next day where he was seen by the school’s staff during the fire drill. Another male juvenile from Lake Ridge Middle School was also connected to the incident on September 21st. This case has been turned over to the Juvenile Court System for review and further action.

DUMFRIES, Va. – On September 21, staff at Winner’s House Church told police that someone forced open a back door and stole nearly $6,000 worth of items that included a camcorder, projector, and three computers, as well as a safe holding an unknown amount of money from the church.  

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Burglary to a Church – On September 21st at 8:18AM, officers responded to the Winner’s House Church located at 17221 Wayside Dr in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a burglary. Staff reported to police that the burglary occurred between 12:01AM and 8:10AM. The investigation revealed that entry was gained into the church through a rear door which was forced open. A camcorder, projector and three computers, total value around $5,800, in addition to, a safe containing an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency was reported missing.

BRISTOW, Va. – On September 21, a homeowner told police that she found an unknown man in her kitchen after she heard the garage door open. The man quickly left the home and police say that he may have used the garage door and an unlocked inside door to get inside.  

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Residential Burglary – On September 21st at 10:10PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8700 block of Diamond Hill Dr in Bristow (20136) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that she was in her living room when she heard a door open which leads from an attached garage to the kitchen area of the home. The homeowner, who believed a family member was returning to the residence, went into the kitchen where she then observed an unknown man. The man immediately fled through the same door. No property was reported missing. The male is believed to have entered the home through an open garage door then through an unlocked interior door.

Suspect Description:

White male, between 20 & 25 years of age with short brown hair

Last seen wearing khakis short – no further description

DALE CITY, Va. – On September 21, police arrested a male suspect after he struck and abducted a female victim following an argument. Upon arrival, police discovered the victim screaming in the woods and later arrested the suspect after he tried to flee from the officers.  

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Abduction | Domestic Assault & Battery – On September 21st at 4:36PM, officers responded to the area of Minnieville Rd and Hedgewood Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an assault in progress. A witness reported to police that a man and woman were involved in a verbal altercation in the above area. The witness further reported that the altercation escalated when the male suspect struck the female. The male suspect then reportedly picked up the female and carried her into a nearby wooded area. Officers responded and heard a woman screaming from that area. Officers located the victim, identified as a 27 year old woman of Alexandria, and the accused. Once observed by police, the accused immediately fled on foot through the wooded area where officers lost sight of him. The victim sustained minor injuries. Officers eventually located the accused in the area of Sonora St and Caloosa Way. The accused continue to flee before being taken into custody. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The victim and the accused were known to one another.

Arrested on September 21st:

Joshua Gerard SIMS, 27, of 13910 Hedgewood Dr in Woodbridge

Charged with abduction, domestic assault & battery and obstruction of justice

Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

 

BRISTOW, Va. – On September 19, a homeowner told police that she saw an unknown man standing in her dining room after she went to check on her dogs’ barking on the upper floor. Police reported that the man claimed he was doing a delivery and didn’t identify himself or the business he worked for before quickly leaving the home. 

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Residential Burglary – On September 19th at 12:13PM, officers responded to investigate a burglary which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 9000 block of Falcon Glen Ct in Bristow (20136) on September 17th. The homeowner reported to police that she was in her residence when she heard her dogs barking on an upper level floor of the home. When the homeowner went to check on her dogs, she observed an unknown man standing in her dining room. The man claimed to be on a delivery and promptly exited the home. The man never identified himself or the company he worked for during the encounter. No property was reported missing.

Suspect Description:

Hispanic male, between 30 & 40 years of age, 5’8”, 160lbs with a thin build and short black hair

Last seen wearing a red shirt and black shorts

HAYMARKET, Va. – On September 18, a youth pastor at Park Valley Church was found and arrested in North Carolina for sending sexual messages over “Kik” to a 15-year-old girl. Police say that the incident happened on August 20 and officers were able to identify him on September 10. 

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Attempted Indecent Liberties with a Minor – On September 10th, detectives from the Special Victims Unit began an investigation into alleged misconduct involving a youth pastor and a student who attends Park Valley Church located at 4500 Waverly Farm Dr in Haymarket (20169). The investigation revealed that on August 20th the youth pastor, identified as the accused, used a cell phone application called “KIK” to send sexually explicit messages to the victim, a 15 year old female juvenile. No physical contact was made between the two parties.  Church staff learned of the incident and reported the encounter to police. Following the investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused who was located and arrested in North Carolina on September 18th.

Arrested on September 18th: [No photo available]

Vincent Gunnar BOWES, 22, of 16 Big Sky Ct in Mills River, NC

Charged with attempted indecent liberties with a minor and use of a communication device to facilitate certain offenses involving a minor

Court date: pending | Bond: awaiting extradition

DALE CITY, Va. – On Sept. 18, police found and arrested one of the suspects connected to robbing a 7-Eleven on August 24. According to the report, police are still trying to determine who is the second suspect. 

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Armed Robbery – *ARREST – On September 2nd, detectives from the Robbery Unit were able to identify one of the suspects involved in the robbery which was reported to have occurred at the Cloverdale 7-11 located at 14820 Cloverdale Rd in Woodbridge on August 24th. The suspect was identified as the accused, Luis ESPINAL. Following the investigation, warrants were obtained against the accused in connection to the robbery. On September 18th, detectives located and attempted to arrest the accused at a business located in the 17300 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. The accused attempted to flee on foot but was quickly detained without further incident. Detectives are still attempting to identify the second suspect.

Arrested on September 18th:

Luis Josue ESPINAL, 20, of the 16600 block of Galt Ct in Woodbridge

Charged with robbery and resisting arrest

Court date: November 14, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Armed Robbery [Previously Released] – On August 24th at 2:04AM, officers responded to the Cloverdale 7-11 located at 14820 Cloverdale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the business and attempted to steal two cases of beer. One of the employees attempted to stop the suspect from leaving the store and was assaulted. During the encounter, one of the men implied he had a knife. Minor injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspects.

Suspect Description:

Black male, between 16 & 20 years of age, 5’8”, 160lbs with a medium build, light complexion and black hair

Last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants

 

TRIANGLE, Va. – On September 16, a homeowner told police that while he was watching TV, he saw a man trying to climb into his home through a bedroom window. Police say that once the homeowner approached the intruder, the intruder left the scene on foot. 

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Attempted Residential Burglary – On September 16th at 1:03PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 18900 block of Barnette Cir in Triangle (22172) to investigate a burglary in progress. The homeowner reported to police that he was watching TV when he observed an unknown man attempting to enter his residence through a bedroom window. When confronted by the homeowner, the man fled on foot. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing. A police K-9 and the Fairfax County Police helicopter were used to search for the suspect.

Suspect Description:

White male, between 40 & 49 years of age, 5’09”, 180lbs with a medium build, brown hair, brown eyes, a salt & pepper beard and a tattoos on both shoulders

Last seen wearing green & brown hat and shirt – no further description