WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On August 27, an 11-year-old girl was choked with a belt by the female suspect. According to the report, there were minor injuries and the suspect was promptly arrested. 

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Strangulation – On August 27th at 1:30AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15300 block of Gunsmith Tr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic assault. The investigation revealed that the victim, an 11 year old girl, was choked with a belt by the accused, a known acquaintance, following a verbal altercation. The belt broke and the victim ran to a bed room where she called another family member who then contacted police. Minor injuries were reported. The accused remained at home and was detained without further incident. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. 

Arrested on August 23rd:

Demetria Michelle BOWLES, 37, of the 15300 block of Gunsmith Tr in Woodbridge

Charged with strangulation

Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 23, a 911 caller told police that they heard several gun shots in the area and once police arrived, they discovered shell casings in front of an apartment complex. According to the report, police further discovered evidence possibly caused by stray bullets but there were no injuries, other damages to property, or suspects found. 

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Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling – On August 23rd at 6:13PM, officers responded to the 7000 block of Lakota Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shots fired call. The caller reported to police that multiple gun shots were heard in the above area. Officers arrived and, upon checking the neighborhood, located several shell casings on the ground in front of an apartment complex. During a check of the immediate area, officers located a vehicle with a flat tire and a hole in the side of a residence on Patamon Way, both believed to have been caused by stray bullets. No injuries or other property damage were reported. No suspects were seen or located.

OCCOQUAN, Va. – On August 21, a 38-year-old woman told police that she was struck in the head with a bottle and choked, making her lose consciousness by the male suspect. According to the report, a family member discovered her and when police arrived, arrested the suspect at the home. 

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Strangulation | Domestic Assault & Battery – On August 21st at 10:09PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 12500 Gordon Blvd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 38 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused threw a bottle at the victim, striking her in the head. The accused then began to choke victim causing her to lose consciousness. Another family member was able to wake the victim and contact police. Minor injuries were reported. The accused was at the residence when police arrived at the home. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on August 23rd:

Dagoberto LANDAVERDE-LOPEZ, 44, of the 12500 Gordon Blvd in Woodbridge

Charged with strangulation and domestic assault & battery

Court date: pending | Bond: unavailable

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 24, 7-Eleven employees told police that two men entered the store and tried to steal two cases of beer. According to the report, an employee tried to stop them but was assaulted by the two men, one of whom said he had a knife. Police are seeking suspects. 

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Armed Robbery – 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

 

Hispanic male, between 16 & 20 years of age, 5’8”, 160lbs with a medium build and short curly black hair

Last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and camouflage pants

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 21, detectives went to investigate the sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman by the male suspect. According to the report, the sexual assault happened more than once between 2009 – 2014 and the suspect was then arrested and charged with rape. 

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 Rape – On August 21st, detectives from the Special Victims Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 13400 block of Keystone Rd in Woodbridge (22193) between 2009 and 2014. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 20 year old woman of Arlington, was sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance, on more than one occasion between the time frame above. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

Arrested on August 21st:

Nilton Alexander MENSES, 41, of 13479 Keystone Rd in Woodbridge

Charged with 2 counts of rape

Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

STAFFORD, Va. – On August 20, a man was charged and arrested following a road rage incident on Interstate 95 near Courthouse Road Commuter Lot. 

Stafford County Sheriff spokesman William Kennedy said that the victim of the road rage incident told a deputy that while he was traveling south on I-95, a car began to tailgate him. Kennedy then said the victim slowed down his car by releasing the gas but not pressing the brakes until the car decided to pass him.  

The driver of the car passed the victim on the right lane and as the driver was passing, the driver slowed down so he could be side-by-side with the victim, said Kennedy. Kennedy said that the driver then pointed a handgun at the victim’s direction and mouthed something. When the victim saw this, the victim slowed down at the nearest exit and immediately called the police, said Kennedy.

Kennedy further said that while speaking with the deputy, the victim gave the description of the driver and the car and later on two deputies found the suspect driving south on I-95. The deputies stopped the car that matched the description given and identified the suspect from the road rage incident, said Kennedy. While in custody, deputies identified the suspect as Maurice Knight, 27, of Sterling, Va., and they found two small children in the back of the car, a 2-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, said Kennedy.

The children were turned over to the mother while Knight was taken in to speak with the Deputy at the scene about the incident and when police searched him they also found marijuana, said Kennedy.

Knight was charged with 2 counts felony child neglect, brandishing a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of marijuana and was sent to Rappahannock Regional Jail under a $2000 secured bond, said Kennedy. 

DALE CITY, Va. – On August 21, a homeowner told police that someone damaged a back door trying to enter the home. According to the report, no entry was made and no items were stolen. 

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Attempted Residential Burglary – On August 21st at 8:15PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15000 block of Cardin Pl in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an attempted burglary. The homeowner reported to police that sometime between 4:00PM and 5:00PM, entry was attempted into the residence through a rear door which was found damaged. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing.

DUMFRIES, Va. – On August 22, a homeowner told police that an intruder forced open a back door and stole various items including three gaming consoles and two laptops. 

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Residential Burglary – On August 22nd at 4:52AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 17900 block of Dr David Cline Ln located in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 6:00PM on August 21st and 4:30AM on August 22nd. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the home through a rear door which was forced open. Three gaming consoles, two laptops and other property, total value around $2,000, were reported missing.

 

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – On August 21, police arrested a suspect at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center after they kicked a police officer twice in the leg. 

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Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On August 21st at 10:00AM, officers were at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located at 2300 Opitz Blvd in Woodbridge (22191) with the accused on an unrelated matter. While in police custody, the accused kicked an officer twice in the leg. No injuries were reported. Following the encounter, the accused was arrested.

                Arrested on August 21st: [No photo available]

                Mashika Leighanne HARRIS, 34, of 8528 Braxted Ln in Manassas

                Charged with assault & battery on a LEO

                Court date: September 22, 2014 | Bond: unavailable