Four individuals have been indicted in the murder of 23-year-old Egypt Zapporah Carter, and all suspects are now in custody, the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney and county police announced on December 2.

The case stems from a February 2 shooting in the area of Bronson Ct. and Brickwood Dr. in Dale City, where Carter was ambushed and fatally shot while sitting in her vehicle.

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Registration is open for the 2025 Polar Plunge at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on February 15 to raise funds for Special Olympics Virginia. Participants can join individually or in teams, donate, or attend to cheer, with activities including live music, games, and a costume contest.

Press Release from Prince William County:

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A Prince William County resident is without a car after a simple fender-bender became an insurance scam.

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Press release:

Murder Investigation – On November 27 at 8:50PM, officers responded to 13500 block of Delaney Road in [Dale City] to investigate a domestic dispute. The initial caller reported a domestic altercation involving a family member and then stated gun shots were heard when leaving the residence. Officers arrived on the scene and located the accused, later identified as a 20-year-old man, attempting to leave the residence. The accused was detained without incident.

Officers went inside the home and located the victim, later identified as a 20-year-old woman, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers provided aid until the victim was transported to an area hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries. The investigation revealed the accused and victim were in a physical altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused retrieved a firearm and shot the victim. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Anthony WHITE JR., was arrested.

Arrested on November 27:
Anthony WHITE JR., 20, of 13515 Delaney Road

Charged with 2nd degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and domestic assault and battery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Identified:
The deceased was identified as Rhemidee Iyeshala BARNES, 20, of Woodbridge

Detectives concluded an investigation into a shooting incident from August 2023, where shots were fired into an unoccupied vehicle, and a man was targeted but not injured. Two suspects face charges related to reckless firearm handling and conspiracy. Press Release from Prince William Police:

Shooting into an Unoccupied Vehicle | Reckless Handling of a Firearm *ARREST – On November 22, 2024, detectives concluded the investigation into the shots fired call that was reported to have occurred in the 13900 block of Rope Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) on August 4, 2023. While investigating the incident, detectives determined there were multiple suspects involved and obtained warrants for their arrest. On November 11, one of the suspects, identified as Bryant Manuel HENRIQUEZ FLORES, was arrested and on November 22, the second suspect, identified as Dan Benedict GALVEZ, was arrested.

Arrested between November 11-22, 2024: Bryant Manuel HENRIQUEZ FLORES, 25, of 13908 Rope Dr. in Woodbridge Charged with reckless handling of a firearm and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Dan Benedict GALVEZ, 25, of 1389 Ironwood St. in Woodbridge Charged with conspiracy to commit a felony 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 consisted with being struck by projectiles, and shell casings in the roadway. No injuries or additional property damage were reported.

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On November 24, a suspect was arrested in connection with an attempted robbery at a McDonald's near Woodbridge on September 24. Two other suspects were arrested earlier in November. Press Release from Prince William Police:

Attempted Armed Robbery *FINAL ARREST – On November 24, the suspect, identified as Troy Allen PHILLIPS Jr., who was wanted in connection to the attempted robbery that was reported to have occurred at the McDonald’s located at 12730 Harbor Dr. [near] Woodbridge (22192) on September 24, was arrested. Two men were previously arrested between November 8-18 in connection to the incident.

Arrested on November 24: Troy Allen PHILLIPS Jr., 21, of 15502 Chicacoan Dr. in Woodbridge Charged with attempted robbery Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Attempted Armed Robbery *ARRESTS [Previously Released] – 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. [near] 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.

Attempted Armed Robbery [Previously Released] – On September 24 at 5:18PM, officers responded to the McDonald’s located at 12730 Harbor Dr. [near] Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed the victim, a 25-year-old woman, and a group of men were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the victim was struck and scratched by the men before the parties separated. A short time later, the suspects returned to the business and attempted to take the victim’s purse while one of the men implied he had a firearm. The victim was able to maintain possession of her purse and separated from the suspects. The suspects left the business prior to police arriving on scene. Officers and a police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. Minor injuries were reported.

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On November 22, two individuals were arrested in connection to a felony homicide investigation involving the neglect of a vulnerable adult, which began after a call to a home in Woodbridge earlier this year.

The victim, a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy, was found severely neglected and later died from sepsis caused by the neglect, leading to charges of homicide and abuse against the two family members involved.

Press Release from Prince William Police:

Felony Homicide Investigation – On November 22, detectives arrested two individuals in connection to an ongoing investigation involving the criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult which stemmed from a call to the family’s home located at the Bayvue Apartments located in the 14100 block of Fisher Ave. in Woodbridge (22191) earlier this year on April 2. The investigation revealed the victim, a 32-year-old man, was being treated at an area medical center suffering from extreme neglect. Medical personnel had responded to the home where the victim, who was immobile due to cerebral palsy, was found unconscious on the floor appearing severely emaciated and in an unkempt state with open wounds to his body. The victim’s mother, identified as Katharine Mary THOMPSON, was determined to be the victim’s primary caregiver, and was previously charged with felony neglect at the time of the initial investigation. On April 15, the victim was declared deceased and transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy where it was later determined the manner of death would be classified as a homicide due to sepsis in the setting of cerebral palsy and neglect. The victim’s brother, identified as Jonathan Lee THOMPSON, was also found to have resided with the victim and had assisted in his care at times making him a responsible party. Following the investigation, both accused family members were arrested. Anyone with information to aid in this investigation is asked to contact the police.

Arrested on November 22:
Katharine Mary THOMPSON, 69, and Jonathan Lee THOMPSON, 31, both of 14131 Fisher Ave, #3,in Woodbridge
Both were charged with felony homicide and abuse & neglect of a vulnerable adult
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Identified:
The deceased was identified as Jeremy Hall THOMPSON, 32, of Woodbridge

On November 23, officers responded to a shooting in Manassas where a 45-year-old man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect was located the following morning and charged with murder, among other charges.

Press Release from Prince William Police:

Murder Investigation – On November 23 at 9:09PM, officers responded to 8000 block of Stream Walk Lane [near] Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and located the victim, later identified as a 45-year-old man, in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation revealed the accused and victim were involved in a physical altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused pulled out a firearm and shot the victim multiple times. Police searched the area for the suspect who left the scene and was not initially located. Detectives located the accused early the following morning nearby in the Manassas area, where he was detained without incident. This incident was not random. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Zahir Adbul-Rahman MUJAHID, was arrested.

Arrested on November 24:
Zahir Adbul-Rahman MUJAHID, 38, of no fixed address
Charged with murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Identified:
The deceased was identified as Horace Roy JOHNSON, 45, of no fixed address

Detectives have identified a second suspect in connection with a home invasion at Ravens Crest Apartments on October 13 and obtained warrants for his arrest. One suspect was charged on October 29, and the investigation continues to locate the second individual. Press Release from Prince William Police:

Burglary while Armed *ADDITIONAL SUSPECT IDENTIFIED – While continuing the investigation, detectives identified the second suspect, Jrrysawn Aushaude COOK, believed to be involved in the home invasion that was reported to have occurred at the Ravens Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Doubletree Ct [near] Manassas (20109) on October 13, and obtained warrants for his arrest. An additional suspect was previously arrested in October in connection to the investigation.

Wanted: [No Photo Available] Jrrysawn Aushaude COOK, 23, of the 3800 block of Beech Down Dr. in Chantilly Described as a black male, approximately 6’1”, 130lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes Wanted for burglary, assault & battery, impersonating a law enforcement officer, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony

Burglary while Armed *ARREST [Previously Released] – On October 29, one of the suspects, identified as Stivan Zlatiev DIMITROV, sought in connection to the home invasion that was reported to have occurred at the Ravens Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Doubletree Ct [near] Manassas (20109) on October 13, was arrested. The investigation continues as detectives attempt to locate the second suspect involved in the incident.

Burglary while Armed [Previously Released] – On October 13 at 11:41PM, officers responded to the Ravens Crest Apartments located in the 8100 block of Doubletree Ct [near] Manassas (20109) to investigate a home invasion. The investigation revealed the victim, a 29-year-old woman, was inside the residence when she heard a knock at the door. When the victim opened the door slightly, two unknown men sprayed her in the face with an eye irritant before forcing their way inside the apartment. Once inside the residence, the men rummaged through and damaged property before leaving. No property was reported missing, and no injuries were reported. This incident does not appear to be random.

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