Virginia State Police: “At 11:34 a.m., Virginia State Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling east on I-66 near Exit 43. The vehicle refused to stop for the trooper and, instead, sped away. A pursuit was initiated. The suspect vehicle lost control and spun out at Route 29 and Linton Hall Rd. The suspect vehicle came to a stop and the 25-year-old male driver was taken into custody. The driver was not injured.”
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Press Release: “Moe’s Southwest Grill locations are proud to announce their continued partnership with Toys for Tots in its mission of providing toys to children and military families.”
“Moe’s is providing 12 drop-off locations for new and unwrapped toys in Falls Church, Leesburg, Alexandria, Ashburn, Herndon, Manassas and Gainesville, Virginia; Annapolis, Hanover and Frederick, Maryland; and Washington, D.C.”
“The deadline to drop off toys is December 16. As a thank you for dropping off a toy, Moe’s is happy to offer $3 off customers’ in-store purchases.”
The following restaurants contain a box for toy collection:
- 12841 Galveston Court (near Prince William Parkway and Hoadly Road in Woodbridge)
- 8148 Stonewall Shoppes Square, #101, Gainesville
The investigation revealed the driver of a Kia Optima was traveling westbound on Lee Highway just prior to Webb Dr. and suffered a medical emergency. The driver disregarded the red light at the intersection and struck a 2023 Toyota 4-Runner that was traveling on Webb Dr.”
“The driver of the Optima was transported to an area hospital where he later died on November 27. At the time of the crash, the driver of the 4-Runner, a 60-year-old woman, was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Following the investigation, and due to indications the death resulted from the medical emergency and not from injuries from the collision, the case will be classified as a death, and not a fatal crash.”
Identified:
The deceased was identified as Michael Earl BLAYLOCK, 68, of Haymarket
“Sexual Assault Investigation – On November 22, detectives concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in the Gainesville area of Prince William County between July 2021 and June 2023. The investigation revealed the victim, who was under the age of 18 during the time of the offenses, began a relationship with the accused after meeting on a social media app in July 2021. During that timeframe, the accused provided the victim with marijuana before he sexually assaulted her on more than one occasion. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Justin GARCIA, was arrested. Arrested on November 22: Justin GARCIA, 23, of 2352 Basin View Lane in Woodbridge. Charged with carnal knowledge of a child, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and distribution of marijuana to underage person. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.”
“Sexual Assault Investigation – On November 18, detectives concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at the Melrose Apartments located in the 18100 block of Purvis Drive in Triangle on May 13. The investigation revealed the victim, an adult female, was attending a gathering at the above apartment with an acquaintance, identified as the accused. At one point during the gathering, the victim became incapacitated before being sexually assaulted by the accused. Additionally, the accused was found to have video recorded the encounter without the victim’s permission. On November 18, following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Douglas ESCOBAR SOTO, who turned himself in to police without incident. Arrested on November 18: [No Photo Available] Douglas ESCOBAR SOTO, 23, of 18155 Purvis Drive in Triangle. Charged with rape, aggravated sexual battery, forcible sodomy, and unlawful filming. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”
Prince William Police Department: “Attempted Armed Robbery | Malicious Wounding – On November 21, officers concluded an investigation into an attempted robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 8800 block of Screech Owl Court in Gainesville on November 10 at around 12:30 a.m.”
“The investigation revealed the victim, identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile, was approached by a male acquaintance, identified as the accused. During the encounter, the accused brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s property. The accused then fled towards a waiting vehicle being driven by a separate male juvenile acquaintance. The victim reported the incident to a 21-year-old family member, who then began to walk towards the vehicle which was parked nearby.”
“As the suspects began driving out of the area, multiple rounds were fired from the vehicle, grazing the 21-year-old male victim. The suspects fled the area, and the victims eventually contacted the police. Minor injuries were reported, and no property was reported missing. While investigating the incident, officers determined the firearm used was a BB gun and officers identified both suspects as 15-year-old male juveniles. On November 21, following the investigation, both 15-year-old male juveniles, were arrested.”
“Arrested on November 21: [Juveniles] Two 15-year-old male juveniles of Gainesville. Both charged with attempted robbery and malicious wounding. Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center.”
Prince William Times: “Residential developer Stanley Martin is seeking the Prince William Board of County Supervisors’ approval to rezone 270 elevated acres near the intersection of Devlin and Linton Hall roads to allow for the new data center complex. The land is currently zoned for 516 new homes.”
“The project is one of two major data center rezonings the supervisors have scheduled for votes during the board’s “lame duck” session before the end of the year. A public hearing and possible vote on the Devlin Technology Park is set for Tuesday, Nov. 28. The board will take up the much larger nearly 1,800-acre Digital Gateway rezonings on Tuesday, Dec. 12.”
Prince William County Supervisors will again take up the long-debated Devlin Tech Park during its next meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Stanley Martin Homes seeks to rezone 270 acres from PMR, Planned Mixed Residential, to M-2, Light Industrial, to allow for the development of multiple 60 to 80-feet tall data centers and power substations to power the server farms at the corner of Linton Hall and Devlin roads in Bristow.
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The Devlin Technology Park is back on the front burner.
For data centers, Stanley Martin Homes aims to rezone 270 acres at Linton Hall and Devlin roads from residential to industrial.
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Prince William Police Department: “Shooting Investigation *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – On October 26, detectives identified the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred outside of a residence located in the 14500 block of Earlham Court in Woodbridge on October 16. While investigating the incident, detectives identified the suspect as Michael Carlos DUNCAN, and following the investigation, obtained warrants for his arrest. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful. Wanted: [No Photo Available] Michael Carlos DUNCAN, 43, of the 14700 block of Candlewood Court in Woodbridge. Described as a black male, approximately 5’6, 200lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Wanted for abduction, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and aggravated malicious wounding.”
“Shooting Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 16 at 7:13 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 14500 block of Earlham Court in Woodbridge to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed the victim, a 39-year-old man, was speaking to the occupants of a white Kia Soul in front of the residence, when an altercation ensued. During the encounter, a male passenger in the vehicle fired a handgun towards the victim, striking him once in the lower body. The victim retreated to the home and fired his own weapon multiple towards the vehicle. The female driver of the vehicle was known to the victim from a previous relationship. The victim was treated at an area hospital for his non-life threatening injury. No other injuries or property damage were reported. This incident was not random. Detectives are actively following-up on leads regarding the identity of the shooter. The investigation continues.”
“Armed Robbery – On October 26 at 10:00 a.m., officers responded to the 3800 block of Appaloosa Drive in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old woman, made arrangements to meet a former acquaintance in the above location. During the encounter the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle where he wrapped his arm around her neck, before producing a firearm and demanding the victim’s money. The suspect then got out of the vehicle and fled the area on foot. A police K-
9 and Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The victim reported minor injuries. The investigation remains active as officers attempt to identify the suspect. Suspect Description: A black male, approximately 5’6, with a medium build, and black hair. Last seen wearing a black ski mask, a green puffy-style jacket, and black jeans.”
“Aggravated Assault – On October 26 at 7:12 p.m., officers responded to investigate an assault that was reported to have occurred in the 1200 block of Easy Street in Woodbridge earlier that evening. The investigation revealed while walking near the foot bridge in the above area, the victim, a 35-year-old man, was approached and struck from behind by an unknown man. During the encounter, the victim was knocked to the ground where the suspect continued to strike the victim. Eventually, the suspect fled on foot and the victim left the area to contact emergency services. The victim was transported to an area hospital, where police were contacted, and he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No property was reported missing. The suspect was described as a black male approximately forty years old and bald.”
“Indecent Exposure – On October 27 at 12:00 p.m., officers responded to the At Home store located at 2851 Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge to investigate an indecent exposure. The investigation revealed the victim, a 42-year-old woman, observed an unknown man exposing himself while in the same shopping aisle inside the store. The victim walked towards the front of the store and contacted the police. The suspect fled the store and left the parking lot in a late model 4-door sedan. At no point during the encounter did the victim have any verbal or physical contact with the suspect. The suspect was described as a tall black male with shoulder-length dreadlocks wearing a hat, a white shirt, and black pants.”
“Burglary to a Place of Worship – On October 26 at 7:22 p.m., officers responded to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church located at 15008 Lee Highway in Gainesville to investigate a burglary. The investigation revealed sometime between 1:00 p.m. on October 21 and 6:15 p.m. on October 26. Entry was made into the building through a window that was found damaged. No property was reported missing at the time of the report.”
“Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On October 26 at 9:18 p.m., officers responded to the 5500 block of Davis Ford Road in Woodbridge to investigate a fight. When officers arrived at the location, they observed people outside. However, no physical altercation was occurring. While investigating the incident, officers observed one of the men, later identified as the accused, fall off of a seat while in a nearby woodline. Officers determined he was intoxicated and took him into custody without incident. No injuries were initially reported by the accused. While processing the accused at the Adult Detention Center, he reported injuries from the fall. Fire and rescue personnel arrived and while assisting the accused into the ambulance, he pushed an officer against the interior of the ambulance. The accused was re-secured and transported to an area hospital where he received treatment for a minor injury. No additional injuries were reported. Following the investigation and his release from the hospital, the accused, identified as Luis Daniel CANTU MEDINA, was arrested. Arrested on October 26: [No Photo Available] Luis Daniel CANTU MEDINA, 24, of 9704 Clark Place in Manassas. Charged with assault & battery on LEO, obstruction of justice, and intoxicated in public. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable”
