On the night of September 29, police were called to the 13500 block of Langtree Lane in Woodbridge to address an attempted carjacking. The incident occurred between a 30-year-old woman and an acquaintance, during which a verbal altercation escalated. The suspect tried to forcibly take the woman's keys, leading to a brief physical struggle before they separated. The suspect was arrested the following day without any injuries being reported from the incident. He is now facing charges of attempted carjacking and is being held without bond.
From Prince William police: Attempted Carjacking – On September 29 at 11:03PM, officers responded to the 13500 block of Langtree Ln. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an attempted carjacking. The investigation revealed the victim, a 30-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused attempted to forcibly take the victim’s keys. After a brief physical altercation, the parties separated, and the accused left the area. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Luis A. MARADIAGA OSORTO, was arrested. Arrested on September 30: [No Photo Available]
Luis A. MARADIAGA OSORTO, 35, of 13607 Langtree Ln. in Woodbridge
Charged with attempted carjacking
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
The dogs had bitten two people and attacked another man despite police commands. An officer discharged their firearm, grazing one of the dogs, which then fled with the other dog. Both were later contained at Hillwood Camping Park, where they and their owner were found. Animal Control took custody of the dogs pending further investigation. Minor injuries were reported in the incidents.
[Photo: Virginia State Police]The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force arrested a 33-year-old Woodbridge resident following a three-month investigation into a drug operation in Culpeper and Prince William counties. Authorities seized 2,857 grams of Fentanyl, two handguns, a rifle, and over $26,000 in cash during searches at private residences.
Press Release from Virginia State Police:
The Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force has concluded a three-month investigation with the arrest of a Woodbridge, VA resident. Through the course of the investigation, officers learned of a multi-jurisdictional operation throughout Culpeper and Prince William counties.
On September 25, deputies were called to O’Reilly Auto Parts at 38 Bojangles Way following reports of fraud suspects in the store. Employees, aware of the suspects from previous incidents involving bounced checks, alerted law enforcement upon their arrival. First Sergeant J.D. Floirendo spotted the suspects' vehicle entering I-95 North and followed them to a Sheetz station at 15 Wyche Road, where a high-risk traffic stop was executed. Both suspects were detained without incident.
On September 26, officers investigated an abduction in Gainesville involving a 22-year-old woman who was forced into a vehicle by a friend and then inappropriately touched. The suspect was arrested and charged with abduction, sexual assault, and assault and battery.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Abduction | Sexual Assault – On September 26 at 10:30PM, officers responded to investigate an abduction that was reported to have occurred in the 12100 block of Sierra Sunset Ln. in Gainesville (20155) at approximately 11:00PM on September 25. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, was approached by an acquaintance, identified as the accused. When the victim refused to go with the accused, he grabbed her arm and forced her into his vehicle. The accused then drove to a parking lot on Gateway Promenade Pl. where he inappropriately touched the victim. The victim reported minor injuries at the time of the incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Marlon Danilo Neftaly MO-CHOC, was arrested.
Arrested on September 27:
Marlon Danilo Neftaly MO-CHOC, 20, of 9739 Beech Pl. in Manassas
Charged with abduction, sexual assault, and assault & battery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Meanwhile, Prince William County detectives completed an investigation into a sexual assault near the Manassas area involving an underage victim. The accused was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Edwards, J. E.
Sexual Assault Investigation – On September 20, detectives concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred [near] the Manassas (20109) area of Prince William County between January 2023 and February 2024. The investigation revealed the victim, who was under the age of 10 at the time of the incident, was inappropriately touched by the accused, who was known to the victim. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as James Eugene EDWARDS, was arrested.
Arrested on September 20:
James Eugene EDWARDS, 58, of 20425 Doncaster Ter. in Sterling
Updated 4 p.m. -- A former Spotsylvania County school bus aid is charged with sexually abusing a child on a school bus, police said. The former employee's August 5, 2024, and the termination date was September 26, 2024, said Spotsylvania County Public Schools spokeswoman Renee Daniels.
On September 26, officers investigated a bomb threat at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, prompted by a phone call from a Woodbridge man, police said. The restaurant was evacuated, police didn't find a bomb, and the caller was charged with making a threat to bomb.
On September 26, officers near Manassas attempted to detain Jaime Antoni Villatoro Santos, who actively resisted and assaulted an officer. He was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice.
On September 26, officers investigated an abduction in Gainesville involving a 22-year-old woman who was forced into a vehicle by a friend and then inappropriately touched. The suspect was arrested and charged with abduction, sexual assault, and assault and battery.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Abduction | Sexual Assault – On September 26 at 10:30PM, officers responded to investigate an abduction that was reported to have occurred in the 12100 block of Sierra Sunset Ln. in Gainesville (20155) at approximately 11:00PM on September 25. The investigation revealed the victim, a 22-year-old woman, was approached by an acquaintance, identified as the accused. When the victim refused to go with the accused, he grabbed her arm and forced her into his vehicle. The accused then drove to a parking lot on Gateway Promenade Pl. where he inappropriately touched the victim. The victim reported minor injuries at the time of the incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Marlon Danilo Neftaly MO-CHOC, was arrested. Arrested on September 27: Marlon Danilo Neftaly MO-CHOC, 20, of 9739 Beech Pl. in Manassas Charged with abduction, sexual assault, and assault & battery Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
