Prince William County Police Department: 

“Attempted Armed Robbery – On August 2 at 7:36 p.m., officers responded to Dona Bessy Pupuseria located at 10386 Festival Lane in Manassas (20109) to investigate an attempted robbery. The investigation revealed an unknown man, later identified as the accused, walked to the register where he brandished a knife and demanded money. When another employee intervened, the accused fled the store without obtaining any money. While investigating the incident, officers located the accused nearby and detained him without incident. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified Shane Davis LUCAS, was arrested. Arrested on August 2: Shane David LUCAS, 19, of 12911 Swedes Street in Fairfax. Charged with attempted robbery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

“Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On July 26 at 8:10 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 10100 block of Broadsword Drive in Bristow (20136) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed
four male juveniles were inside the home when a firearm was discharged. Two of the juveniles quickly fled the home. The fired round struck a couch and interior wall. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. While investigating the incident, officers determined two of the juveniles were handling the firearm when a round was fired. The other two juveniles were in the room but were not involved in the incident. On August 2, following the investigation, officers obtained petitions for both suspects, identified as 15-year-old male juveniles. After consultation with Juvenile Court Services, the case resulted in a formal action to be handled through the court process at a later date. Charged on August 2: [Juveniles] Two 15-year-old male juveniles of Bristow. Both charged with reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a minor. Court Date: Pending | Status: Charged/Petitions Obtained.”

Prince William County Police Department: “Malicious Wounding | Assault by Mob | Residential Burglary *UPDATE – On July 18, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 14000 block of Mathews Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) earlier that day, was arrested.”

“The accused, identified as Latticia Maria RODRIGUEZ, turned herself in to police without incident. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the other suspect involved in the incident who was only described as a black male.”

“Arrested on July 18: [No Photo Available] Latticia Maria RODRIGUEZ, 35, of 2121 Culpeper Dr. in Woodbridge Wanted for malicious wounding, assault by mob, and burglary Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

“Malicious Wounding | Assault by Mob | Residential Burglary [Previously Released] – On July 18 at 2:29AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14000 block of Mathews Dr in Woodbridge to investigate an assault.”

“The investigation revealed the victim, a 35-year-old woman, was at her home with an unknown man and a woman, later identified as the accused. At one point, the other parties left the victim’s home and later returned to the residence and forcing entry through the front door. Once inside the home, the victim was struck several times in the face before fleeing.”

“The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Latticia Maria RODRIGUEZ. Attempts to locate the accused were unsuccessful.”

“The investigation continues as officers seek the whereabouts of the accused and identify the other suspect involved in the incident who was only described as a black male.”

“Attempted Commercial Burglary – On July 19 at 3:23AM, officers responded to Parkway Pawn located at 13177 Centerpointe Way in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an alarm activation.”

“Upon arriving at the business, officers observed damage to the glass portion of the front door. While investigating the incident, officers determined no entry was made into the business. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect(s) who were not located.”

“Strangulation | Domestic Related – On July 19 at 1:18AM, officers responded to investigate a domestic dispute that was reported to have occurred at the Marumsco Mobile Home Park located in the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) that began the evening of July 17.”

“The investigation revealed the victim, an 18-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused pushed the victim and grabbed her neck before the parties eventually separated.”

“On the evening of July 18, another verbal altercation ensued during which the accused slapped the victim and grabbed her neck before physically preventing her from leaving the room. Eventually, the victim was able to separate from the accused and left the residence. The victim contacted a family member and notified the police. The victim reported minor injuries.”

“Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Isaac Sethi HUERTA, was arrested. Arrested on July 19: Isaac Sethi HUERTA, 18, of the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge Charged with 2 counts of strangulation, 1 count of abduction, and 2 counts of domestic assault & battery Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”

“Sexual Assault Investigation – On July 18, detectives concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 9200 block of Glen Meadow Ln. in Bristow (20136) area of Prince William County on July 16.”

“The investigation revealed on the evening of July 16, the victim, who was under the age of 13 at the time of the offense, was at the home of the accused when she was inappropriately touched by the accused on more than one occasion.”

“The accused was known to the victim. The victim left the home the following day and reported the incident to a family member who contacted the police. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Kabi Raj BOHARA, was arrested.”

“Arrested on July 18: Kabi Raj BOHARA, 46, of 9239 Glen Meadow Ln in Bristow Charged with 2 counts of aggravated sexual assault Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

“Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On July 18 at 10:44AM, officers stopped a vehicle in the area of the Dumfries Rd and I-95 in Dumfries (22025) for a traffic offense.”

“During the investigation, officers determined the vehicle was not safe to operate on the highway. The driver of the vehicle, identified as the accused, refused to exit the vehicle and follow officer’s commands. When officers attempted to take the accused into custody, he actively resisted and kicked several officers.”

“After a brief struggle, the accused was taken into custody. While processing the accused, he again began to actively resist and spat on multiple officers. As officers attempted to re-secure the accused, he continued to actively resisted and assaulted officers before being re-secured. The officers reported minor injuries.”

“Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Garville Ronardo PYLE, was arrested. Arrested on July 18: Garville Ronardo PYLE, 22, of 1750 Greens Blvd. in Myrtle Beach, SC Charged with 6 counts of assault & battery on LEO and 1 count of obstruction of justice Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”

Gov. Glenn Youngkin will visit Manassas and Prince William County tomorrow, Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Manassas Economic Development Department: “The City of Manassas and the Governor of Virginia will host a ribbon-cutting celebration for unmanned aircraft system designer and manufacturer RapidFlight. RapidFlight was located to the City last year and has recently completed extensive renovations to their facility at 9617 Center Street, where the company will create 119 new high-wage jobs over the next several years.”

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick, and RapidFlight executives will join Youngkin on Tuesday, July 18th at 12:30 p.m., at 9617 Center Street, Manassas.

From there, Youngkin will head to Piney Branch Elementary School in Bristow.

Gov. Youngkin’s office: “On Tuesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin will host a Parents Matter conversation to discuss the administration’s ongoing work to empower parents and keep children safe…2:00 PM, Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow.”

Politically, both events will take place in the 30th Senate District, which Republicans hope to win in deep blue Northern Virginia. The district has no incumbent and includes Manassas and western Prince William County, Haymarket, and Gainesville areas.

Delegate Danica Roem (D) is running for the seat. Bill Woolf (R) is also running for the seat. Today, Woolf challenged Roem to three debates during the General Election season.

The Virginia Supreme Court created Senate District 30 during the state’s decennial redistricting process in 2021.

Prince William County fire and rescue crews were called to a townhouse fire at 3:27 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Prince William County fire marshal: “Units were dispatched to the 12000 block of Malvern Way in Bristow for a resident reporting a townhouse on fire across the street. Crews arrived with heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of the address.

“Due to the extent of the conditions and volume of fire, a second alarm was requested. A total of three (3) townhouses were significantly damaged. No injuries were reported.”

“A total of 4 townhouses were significantly damaged. Estimated to be a total of 7 adults and 7 children displaced. The Red Cross is on the scene assisting those who require additional assistance.”

“The Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the fire originated from a propane grill fire.”

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Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares was at Youth for Tomorrow, at 11835 Hazel Circle Drive in Bristow, today to call attention to human trafficking.

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Before the land was slated for up to 14 Devlin Road Technology Park data centers, Stanley Martin Homes wanted to build more than 1,800 homes on nearly 900 acres in Bristow in 2014.

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A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Woodbridge on Monday, January 16.

At 8:50 p.m., police went to the 13900 block of Richmond Highway, near Todos Supermarket in the Maurumsco Plaza shopping center,  to find a 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body. Fire and rescue personnel took the man to an area hospital where his injuries were deemed non-life threatening.

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