Shaheem Hicks-Brown was convicted of multiple charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm offenses, for a December 2022 shooting in Triangle, Virginia, where two victims sustained gunshot injuries but survived. The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Sarah Sami, with support from law enforcement and victim services.
Press Release from the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney:
Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth announces the successful prosecution of Shaheem Hicks-Brown, 32, arising from a December 2022 shooting in Triangle, VA. On November 20, 2024, Mr. Hicks-Brown was found guilty of two counts of aggravated malicious wounding, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and one count of maliciously shooting within an occupied dwelling by a Prince William County jury. The matter was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Sarah Sami.
Commonwealth of VA v. Shaheem Hicks-Brown
On December 9, 2022, Prince William County Police were dispatched to a residence on Southway Lane in reference to a shooting with injuries. Upon arriving, police encountered two victims suffering from various gunshot wounds to the chest, abdomen, and arms. They also found an intoxicated Mr. Hicks-Brown in the home, in possession of a firearm. Both victims survived their life-threatening injuries.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth offered the following comment:
“It is fortunate that the two victims of gun violence in this instance survived, and I am grateful for their cooperation in the prosecution of this case. My office will continue to vigorously prosecute crimes of violence.”
The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney would like to recognize Victim Witness Case Manager Christy Reynolds for the assistance and support she provided the victims and their families. We also want to recognize the hard work of the Prince William County Police Department Detectives and Officers who worked on this case, specifically Detective Shailee Davis who was the lead detective on the case.
Police arrested two individuals, including one juvenile, in connection to an attempted armed robbery at a McDonald's in Woodbridge on September 24. A third suspect remains wanted.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Attempted Armed Robbery *ARRESTS – Officers arrested two suspects identified in connection to the attempted robbery that was reported to have occurred at the McDonald’s located at 12730 Harbor Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) on September 24. The suspects, identified as Timothy Damont RUTHERFORD and a 17-year-old male juvenile, were taken into custody between November 8-18. Additionally, officers obtained arrest warrants for a third suspect, identified as Troy Allen PHILLIPS Jr. Attempts to locate PHILLIPS have been unsuccessful.
Arrested between November 8-18:
Timothy Damont RUTHERFORD, 18, of no fixed address
Charged with attempted robbery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable
A 17-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge
Charged with attempted robbery
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center
Wanted: [Photo from September 2024]
Troy Allen PHILLIPS Jr., 21, of the 15500 block of Chicacoan Dr. in Woodbridge
Described as a black male, approximately 5’7”, 140lbs., with black hair and brown eyes
Wanted for attempted robbery
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office arrested Ashley Kriesten following a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding suspected child sexual abuse material. Investigators executed a search warrant at Kriesten’s residence, seizing electronic devices, and charging her with multiple counts of child pornography possession, distribution, and aggravated sexual battery. The investigation is part of the office's collaboration with the NOVA-DC Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce.
An 18-year-old Manassas Park man was arrested after an assault and robbery at gunpoint that took place late last week.
On November 14th at approximately 12:56 a.m. Deputy R.A. Kehoe responded to Shasta Place for a previously occurred robbery. It was advised a male and female were robbed at gunpoint and the male victim had to be taken to the hospital due to his injuries during the incident. Deputy Kehoe would make contact with the victims to discover what occurred.
A 36-year-old man turned himself in on November 14 in connection with a 2023 sexual assault and abduction that occurred in the Woodbridge area. He faces charges of rape and abduction and is being held without bond.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Rape Investigation *ARREST – On November 14, the suspect, identified as Kelvin Johnson ALVARADO-AGUILAR, who was sought in connection to the sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the Woodbridge (22191) area of Prince William County in 2023, turned himself into police.
Alvarado-Aguilar, K. J.
Arrested on November 14:
Kelvin Johnson ALVARADO-AGUILAR, 36, of the 1300 block of Ironwood St. in Woodbridge
Charged with rape and abduction
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
Rape Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 17, 2024, detectives obtained charges in an ongoing investigation regarding a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the Woodbridge (22191) area of Prince William County in 2023. The investigation revealed the adult female victim was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, identified as the accused. While investigating the incident, detectives learned the accused had held the victim against her will in an altercation in 2022. The victim eventually reported the incidents prompting the police investigation. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Kelvin Johnson ALVARADO-AGUILAR. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.
Fredericksburg Police are investigating a pedestrian accident that occurred on Plank Road on November 16, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man. The driver of the truck involved remained at the scene, and no signs of impairment were found.
Press Release from Fredericksburg Police:
Fredericksburg Police are currently investigating a pedestrian accident that took place early [yesterday] morning at 6:20 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Plank Road.
The victim, Joe Anthony Palacios, a 26-year-old man with no permanent address, was walking eastbound in the travel lane of the 2800 block of Plank Road when he was struck by a truck. He sustained severe injuries and was transported to the nearest hospital for emergency care. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at 10:43 a.m. [yesterday] morning.
The driver remained at the scene of the incident and cooperated during the preliminary investigation. There were no indicators of impairment and the driver did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
The medical examiner’s office has begun its investigation. The police department’s traffic reconstruction team is also investigating. Further updates will be released at a later date.
The next of kin has been notified, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.
ASSAULT:
Rappahannock Regional Jail, 1745 Richmond Highway, 4:14 p.m. Deputy S. Waheed was assisting in processing a suspect at the jail for a domestic incident. The suspect, unhappy about the situation he created, made things worse when he kicked off one of his crocs and it struck a jail officer. He was charged with assault and battery of a jail officer and was held without bond.
On November 11, 2024, a suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting incident on August 4, 2023, in Woodbridge, where the suspect fired multiple rounds at a vehicle. The suspect was charged with shooting into an unoccupied vehicle and reckless handling of a firearm, and is being held pending a court date.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle | Reckless Handling of a Firearm ARREST – On November 5, 2024, detectives obtained arrest warrants for a suspect identified in the shots fired call that was reported to have occurred in the 13900 block of Rope Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) on August 4, 2023. The suspect, identified as Bryant Manuel HENRIQUEZ FLORES, was taken to custody without incident on November 11, 2024.
Henriquez Flores, B. M.
Arrested on November 11, 2024:
Bryant Manuel HENRIQUEZ FLORES, 25, of 13908 Rope Dr in Woodbridge
Charged with shooting into an unoccupied vehicle and reckless handling of a firearm
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable
Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle | Reckless Handling of a Firearm [Previously Released] – On August 4 at 10:40PM, officers responded to the 13900 block of Rope Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the victim, a 50-year-old man, was working on a vehicle parked in the above area, when he was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the suspect brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds towards the victim. The victim was able to flee the area on foot and was not injured. While investigating the incident, officers determined the man was possibly with a group of other men who were near a brown-colored vehicle prior to the encounter. While checking the area, officers located two vehicles that sustained damage [consistent] with being struck by projectiles, and shell casings in the roadway. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.
Shaheem Hicks-Brown was convicted of multiple charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and firearm offenses, for a December 2022 shooting in Triangle, Virginia, where two victims sustained gunshot injuries but survived. The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Sarah Sami, with support from law enforcement and victim services.
Press Release from the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney:
Police arrested two individuals, including one juvenile, in connection to an attempted armed robbery at a McDonald's in Woodbridge on September 24. A third suspect remains wanted.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
From The Stafford County Sheriff's Department:
A 36-year-old man turned himself in on November 14 in connection with a 2023 sexual assault and abduction that occurred in the Woodbridge area. He faces charges of rape and abduction and is being held without bond.
Press Release from Prince William Police:
