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Prince William County:

Road Rage Shooting – Suspect at Large

Dale Blvd & Forestdale Ave (Dale City) – 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 victim’s vehicle was struck, but no injuries were reported. Police are actively searching for the suspect.

Armed Robbery at Gas Station

Wawa – 13303 Telegraph Rd (Woodbridge) – 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 5’10”, wearing all black clothing and a ski mask.

Assault on Police Officer

Prince William Pkwy & Hoadly Rd – 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 didn’t return home by 9:45 p.m. Deputies responding to the scene found Sumner’s vehicle and cell phone near the dock. Shortly after the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Dive Team entered the water, they recovered both victims.

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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 – Charged with malicious wounding
  • Devin Edward Thompson, 38, of Haymarket – 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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A Woodbridge man has died after being struck by a car outside a gas station, marking the second fatal crash reported in Prince William County this week.

The incident occurred at 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Citgo gas station at 1320 Old Bridge Road. According to Prince William County Police, a 2014 Toyota Camry exited the fuel pump area toward Gordon Boulevard when it struck a pedestrian near the fuel pump island.

Police say the pedestrian, Jeffrey Wayne Holman, 56, of Woodbridge, fell to the ground and was subsequently run over by the vehicle. Emergency crews from fire and rescue extracted Holman and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday, March 25.

The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. No other injuries were reported. Pending the outcome of the investigation, police have not filed any charges at this time.

Earlier in the week, on Monday, March 24, another person was killed in a separate crash on Linton Hall Road near Glenkirk Road.

Police said a 2019 Toyota Highlander was traveling northbound on Linton Hall Road at 9:48 a.m. when it crossed into the southbound lanes, left the roadway, struck a guardrail, went down an embankment, became airborne, rolled over, and came to rest on its side in a field.

The driver, Marat Lise Essex, 52, of Bristow, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed either crash to contact Prince William County Police. Both investigations remain ongoing.

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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.
Aguilar
Jonathan Alberto Aguilar, 21, of Hazelton Drive in Woodbridge, was taken into custody on March 24 and charged with concealment of a dead body. He is being held without bond, and a court date has not yet been set. Police previously arrested Maurice Jermaine Waller on February 20 in connection with the same case. Both men are accused of transporting and concealing the remains of Robert Patrick Hearn, 42, of Annandale, whose body was discovered in the roadway on February 8. Officers responded to the scene at 7:17 a.m. that morning, where they found Hearn's decomposed body. An autopsy determined there were no immediate signs of trauma, and detectives believe he died elsewhere before his body was moved to Trowbridge Drive. Police say the case does not appear to be random. The investigation remains ongoing. More police blotter:

Prince William County:

Homicide-Related Arrest – Second Suspect Charged

Woodbridge (22192) – 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.

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A driver died following a single-vehicle crash on Linton Hall Road near Glenkirk Road on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Police said the crash occurred at 9:48 a.m. when a 2019 Toyota Highlander traveling north on Linton Hall Road crossed into the southbound lanes, left the roadway, and struck a guardrail. The vehicle then went down an embankment, became airborne, rolled over, and came to rest on its side in a field.

The driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

Police identified the deceased as Marat Lise Essex, 52, of Bristow.

Investigators ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact the police. The investigation is ongoing.

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Prince William County

Malicious Wounding Arrest in Manassas
On March 14, authorities arrested Eric Yovany MELARA, 34, in connection to a brutal assault that took place on November 28, 2024, outside Columbus Grill in Manassas. The victim, a 27-year-old man, was repeatedly struck and kicked before the suspects fled. The first suspect, Christopher Osbaldo AGUIRRE-ARGUETA, was previously apprehended in January.

Commercial Burglary at Jersey Mike’s
On March 12, a burglary occurred at Jersey Mike’s in Woodbridge around 10:15 PM. The suspect, identified as Tyjaun Cattrell SMITH, 19, entered through an unlocked rear door and stole money from the cash register. He remains at large.

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Weir

The Board of County Supervisors has directed staff to review agreements between the Prince William County Police Department and incorporated towns regarding using the Mike Pennington Scenario-Based Training Center. The move comes after Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir requested a formal review of the Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) governing town law enforcement agencies' access to the facility.

At a March 4, 2025 board meeting, Supervisor Weir, a former Haymarket Town Council member, emphasized that town residents are also county residents and contribute to county taxes. He proposed an amendment to the existing MOAs allowing town police departments to use the facility at no cost, shifting the financial burden to the county’s police department budget.

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Prince William County: Man Arrested for Abduction, Child Neglect in Domestic Dispute On March 13, police arrested 26-year-old Naim Arrak in connection with a domestic dispute reported on February 14 at a residence on Brunson Cir in Gainesville. Arrak allegedly assaulted a 27-year-old woman, strangled her, and took her vehicle with their unrestrained child inside. He was charged with abduction, strangulation, child endangerment, unauthorized vehicle use, domestic assault, and preventing emergency services contact. Gunshot Reported at Woodbridge Apartment Complex At 12:14 a.m. on March 13, officers responded to the Prospect Cove Condos on Cuddy Loop for a shots-fired call. Witnesses reported a group near the community dumpster when a shot was fired. The group fled the scene, along with a light-colored vehicle. No injuries were reported, but a fence was damaged and a shell casing was recovered. Burglary in Gainesville Neighborhood A burglary was reported on March 12 at a home on Sedona Dr. Investigators determined the break-in occurred sometime between February 11 and March 12. A tampered window provided entry, and the homeowner reported missing clothing, jewelry, and an undisclosed amount of cash. Stafford County:

Snake Stabber Stopped
A pet snake suffered life-threatening injuries after a breaking and entering on Lakeview Drive.

On March 12 at 11 a.m., Stafford deputies responded to a reported burglary in progress. A female suspect was inside the residence armed with scissors and knives. Deputies C.S. Harding and J.L. Jones arrived swiftly and detained Nina Zarin, 21, of Fredericksburg.

During a search, deputies found suspected controlled substances in Zarin’s possession. Further investigation revealed that she unlawfully entered the residence intending to harm a pet snake. While two snakes were unharmed, a four-year-old banana ball python suffered multiple stab wounds, with a knife still lodged in its body.

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