The parents of a third-grade student who brought a loaded handgun to Lee Hill Elementary School have been arrested and charged following a classroom incident that resulted in the weapon discharging inside a backpack.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriffâs Office, Ciara Armstead, 36, and Terrence Carroll, Jr., 34, were each charged on Monday, April 7, with two offenses: one misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm in a manner that endangered a child under the age of 14, and one felony count of willfully or negligently endangering a child while having custody. Both were released on a $5,000 unsecured bond and are scheduled to appear in Spotsylvania County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on April 11.
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Teen robbed at gunpoint in Woodbridge
- Woodbridge â On April 5 at 7:24 p.m., officers responded to the Tackettâs Mill shopping center in the 2200 block of Tacketts Mill Drive for a robbery. A 14-year-old boy reported being approached by three men who robbed him at gunpoint. The suspects took the teenâs shoes, clothing, and electronics before fleeing in a white Acura sedan. They were described as one white male and two black males, all in their late teens, wearing dark clothing and masks. No injuries were reported.
Gunshots heard in Dumfries
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Jose Rafael Lizama, a 48-year-old Manassas Park resident, was sentenced on April 3, 2025, to 10 years in prison, with five years suspended, for the 2023 death of Justin Burns. He will serve five years in the Virginia Department of Corrections, followed by five years of supervised probation. Lizama must also wear an ankle monitor for continuous drug and alcohol testing after release.
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Prince William County:
Road Rage Shooting â Suspect at Large
Dale Blvd & Forestdale Ave (Dale City) â April 2, 2025
A man was shot at during a road rage incident while driving on Dale Blvd. The suspect, described as a Black male in his 30s with dreadlocks, fired multiple rounds before fleeing. The victimâs vehicle was struck, but no injuries were reported. Police are actively searching for the suspect.
Armed Robbery at Gas Station
Wawa â 13303 Telegraph Rd (Woodbridge) â April 1, 2025
A clerk was held at gunpoint by a masked suspect demanding cash. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled on foot. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5â10â, wearing all black clothing and a ski mask.
Assault on Police Officer
Prince William Pkwy & Hoadly Rd â April 1, 2025
A traffic stop turned violent when a driver became combative, striking an officer. The suspect, identified as Johnathan Parker, 32, of Manassas, was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.
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Father, 6-year-old son drown in Rappahannock River
A spring break outing turned tragic when a father and his 6-year-old son drowned in the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County.
Danny Sumner and his young son went to a boat landing off Legacy Lane on Saturday, March 22, sometime before 5 p.m. They were reported missing when they didnât return home by 9:45 p.m. Deputies responding to the scene found Sumnerâs vehicle and cell phone near the dock. Shortly after the Spotsylvania Sheriffâs Office Dive Team entered the water, they recovered both victims.
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Prince William County
MALICIOUS WOUNDING | ARMED ROBBERY
Regency Apartments, Gardenia Ln, Manassas | March 20 (Arrests on March 23 & 29)
A 38-year-old woman was lured by acquaintances, assaulted, cut with a razor, and robbed.
- Malkia Dannelle Alexander, 40, of Fredericksburg â Charged with malicious wounding
- Devin Edward Thompson, 38, of Haymarket â Charged with malicious wounding and robbery
Both suspects have been arrested.
STRANGULATION [Domestic]
Deward Ct, Manassas | March 30, 9:00 p.m. (Reported March 31)
A 61-year-old woman was choked and beaten during a domestic dispute.
Otis Lee Allen, 54, is wanted for strangulation and domestic assault. He remains at large.
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Domestic Dispute Turns Violent in Coverstone IV Apartments
At 10:10 p.m. on Friday, March 29, police were called to the Coverstone IV Apartments on Cass Place for a domestic incident. A 27-year-old woman told officers that her acquaintance, Micah Emmanuel Ragin, 30, of Kannapolis, N.C., assaulted and strangled her during an argument. The man also allegedly threatened her with a knife. Police obtained warrants for Ragin, who remains at large. He is wanted for strangulation, attempted malicious wounding, and domestic assault and battery.
Instagram Sale Leads to Armed Robbery
Early Saturday morning, March 30, a 21-year-old man reported being robbed at gunpoint during a meet-up to sell clothing through Instagram. The robbery occurred on Croce Court, also in the Coverstone IV Apartments. The buyer pulled a firearm and, with the help of an accomplice, stole clothing, money, and a firearm. No injuries were reported. The suspects fled before police arrived.
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While officials provided few details about the suspect â whose name has not been released â U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erick Siebert said the individual was involved in gang-related criminal activity along the East Coast. The arrest is the latest in an ongoing effort to target violent gang members with suspected immigration violations.
âThis arrest stems from a task force we launched on March 3, 2025, to identify and apprehend individuals in the country illegally who are involved in criminal enterprises,â said Siebert. âWe are using an intelligence-based model to locate and arrest suspects.â
Of the 575 individuals identified so far by the task force, 342 have been arrested. Authorities say 81 of those arrested have confirmed gang ties, including to MS-13.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and other high-ranking officials joined Siebert at the press conference. Prince William County Police have a representative on the task force, but the department declined to comment on this specific arrest.
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair At-large Deshundra Jefferson responded to news of the arrest in a statement.
âLet me assure you that there is no welcome mat for criminals. Gang violence is not welcome anywhere â especially within Prince William County,â Jefferson said. âFor too long, MS-13 has been terrorizing the communities where it has taken root, and I hope this arrest relieves some anxiety.
âWe are still gathering additional information about this arrest that I hope will soon be shared publicly. But I would like to add that Prince William County follows all applicable state and federal laws.â
Several locally elected officials and members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors said they were unaware of the arrest or Thursdayâs press conference. Many regional and local media outlets were also not notified in advance.
The press conference is available to view online. Authorities say more information will be released as it becomes available.
Alan Gloss contributed to this report.
Prince William County police have arrested a second suspect in connection to a death investigation that began last month in the 13200 block of Trowbridge Drive.
Prince William County:
Homicide-Related Arrest â Second Suspect Charged
Woodbridge (22192) â March 24, 2025
Police arrested Jonathan Alberto AGUILAR, 21, in connection with the concealment of a dead body investigation from February 8. His alleged accomplice, Maurice Jermaine WALLER, had been arrested earlier. The body of Robert Patrick HEARN, 42, was found on Trowbridge Drive.
