Prince William County Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on April 15, 2024, near Yates Ford and Evans Ford roads near Manassas. The driver, identified as Jason Carter Lambeth, 46, of 6207 Sierra Ct near Manassas, was taken into custody on May 3.

According to authorities, the investigation revealed that Lambeth was operating a 1993 Buick Roadmaster at the time of the collision. Allegedly under the influence, Lambeth failed to yield the right-of-way to a Dodge Ram pickup as the vehicles entered the intersection, resulting in a tragic collision.

A 32-year-old woman, Jessica Lynn Randall, of Manassas, who was a passenger in Lambeth’s vehicle, succumbed to her injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the Dodge Ram pickup, a 56-year-old Manassas resident, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Lambeth now faces charges of aggravated involuntary manslaughter-DUI related and failure to yield the right-of-way, police said. He is currently held without bond pending a court appearance. The investigation into the incident continues.

The crash, which occurred at 2:23 p.m., prompted a swift response from emergency services. Both Lambeth and Randall were rushed to the hospital with severe injuries, while a dog, a Pug that was in Lambeth’s vehicle died at the scene.

Stabbing Investigation – On April 25 at 10:13 p.m., officers responded to the 17000 block of Richmond Highway in Dumfries to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 42-year-old man, was
stabbed during an altercation with another man while in a parking lot in the above area. The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan. The victim was treated at an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was described as a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a light-colored jacket. This incident does not appear to be random.

School Threat Investigation – On April 25 at 10:01 a.m., officers responded to T. Clay Wood Elementary School located at 10600 Kettle Run Road in Nokesville to investigate a bomb threat made towards the school. The investigation revealed the threat was left on the school’s voicemail on April 24 at approximately 7:30 p.m.. Upon receiving the message the following morning, school personnel contacted the police. The school was evacuated as a precaution while officers and a police K-9 searched the grounds. No devices were located, and officers determined there was no active threat to the school. During the investigation, detectives identified the caller as a 16-year-old male student of another Prince William County school and confirmed the threat to the school was not credible. Charges are pending consultation with Juvenile Court Services.

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On April 25 at 11:15 a.m., officers detained two parties outside the courthouse located at 9311 Lee Avenue in Manassas who were involved in a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 28-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused struck and pulled the victim before officers intervened. Officers further determined the accused was intoxicated and attempted to detain him when he actively resisted. The accused spat on an officer before being detained without further incident. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Kevin Ernesto MARCHANTE, was arrested. Arrested on April 25:
Kevin Ernesto MARCHANTE, 34, of the 2800 block of Beechtree Lane in Woodbridge. Charged with assault & battery on LEO, domestic assault & battery, and obstruction. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.

Abduction (Domestic) – On April 25 at 10:29 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 4200 block of Stockbridge Drive in Dumfries to investigate a domestic dispute. The investigation revealed the victim, a 43-year-old woman, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused struck the victim multiple times before preventing her from leaving
the home. When the victim attempted to contact the police, the accused grabbed the phone from the victim. Eventually, the parties separated, and the victim went to a neighbor’s home. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Delberto Bettencourt FREITAS, was arrested. Arrested on April 25: [No Photo Available]
Delberto Bettencourt FREITAS, 43, of the 4200 block of Stockbridge Drive in Dumfries. Charged with abduction, preventing the summoning of law enforcement, and domestic assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On April 25 at 11:37 a.m., officers responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 13600 Richmond Highway in Woodbridge to investigate a trespasser. The investigation revealed a male patron, identified as the accused, refused to leave the restroom inside the business. While investigating the incident, the accused shoved an officer and fled the business. No injuries were reported.
Officers located suspected drug paraphernalia in the restroom. Following the
investigation, the accused, identified as Mohamed POTEMAN, was arrested the following morning. Arrested on April 26: [No Photo Available] Mohamed POTEMAN, 33, of no fixed address. Charged with assault & battery on LEO, obstruction of justice, possession of schedule I/II drug, and trespassing. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.

Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation – On April 24 at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to the area of Richmond Highway and Pine Bluff Drive in Dumfries to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle. The investigation revealed the operator of a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Richmond Highway approaching Pine Bluff Drive when a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck traveling northbound on Richmond Highway entered the intersection in front of the motorcycle’s path of travel. The truck and motorcycle collided, causing the operator of the motorcycle to separate from the bike. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene. The pickup truck was later located unoccupied behind a nearby business. A police K-9 attempted to search for the suspect who was not located. The motorcycle operator was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash or has information about those involved to contact police. The investigation continues. Identified: The deceased operator of the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was identified as Joseph Emmanuel WORD, 20, of Dumfries.

Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On April 24 at 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 15000 block of Alaska Road in Woodbridge to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the homeowner heard gunshots before locating damage inside the home. The following day, on April 25 at approximately 1:40 a.m., an additional shots fired call was reported involving a dark-colored sedan which was seen driving out of the area. Shell casings were located in the roadway in addition to damage being reported to windows and walls in both incidents. No injuries or other property damage were reported. These incidents are possibly related to one another, including similar incidents on nearby Cobb Court in Woodbridge.

Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On April 24 at 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 1300 block of Cobb Court in Woodbridge to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed
the occupants of the home heard loud noises before locating damage to two vehicles and the exterior of the residence. The following day, on April 25 at approximately 1:39 a.m., an additional shots fired call was reported resulting in damage to the front of the residence. A dark-colored sedan was observed driving in the area at the time of the shooting. Shell casings were recovered from the roadway. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. These incidents are possibly related to one another, including similar
incidents on nearby Alaska Road in Woodbridge.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On April 24 at 8:55 p.m., officers responded to the 7700 block of Cerro Gordo Road in Gainesville to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed multiple shots were heard in a wooded area near the above location before a vehicle left the area. Shell casings were located in the woodline. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Strong-Arm Robbery – On April 24 at 2:50 p.m., officers responded to Potomac Mills located at 2700 Potomac Mills Close in Woodbridge to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 26-year-old man, was in the food court when he was approached by an unknown woman who struck him in the face and took his wallet. The suspect then left the mall with two other unknown individuals before driving away in a green Ford Windstar van with a gold-colored hood. The victim was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. The investigation continues. Suspect Descriptions: A Hispanic female, between 20-25 years old, approximately 5’3”, 110lbs., with brown hair. Last seen wearing black/white striped shirt, black Adidas pants with white stripes, and white shoes. A black male, between 30-40 years old, with black dreadlocks, and a full beard. Last seen wearing a brown shirt and a tan backpack. A Hispanic male, between 20-30 years old, with a thin build. Last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, tan pants, and white shoes.

Brandishing of a Firearm – On April 24 at 1:45 p.m., officers responded to investigate a brandishing that was reported to have occurred in the area of Flotilla Way near Singer Drive in Woodbridge on April 23 at 8:30 p.m. The investigation revealed a tan-colored vehicle stopped on Flotilla Way near Singer Drive where the driver of the vehicle brandished a firearm out of the window towards a male juvenile who was walking in the area. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported. No additional suspect description was
provided.

Felony Child Neglect – On April 24 at 8:48 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 1300 block of Rail Stop Drive in Woodbridge to investigate a child neglect. The investigation revealed the victim, who was under the age of 18, and a family member, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused prevented the victim from entering the home for an extended period of time and refused to provide the victim with necessary care. The victim was treated at an area hospital and later released to the care of Social Services. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Ange Nizigiyimana SWINTON, was arrested. Arrested on April 24: Ange Nizigiyimana SWINTON, 37, of the 1300 block of Rail Stop Drive in Woodbridge. Charged with felony child neglect. Court Date: Pending | Bond: $5,000 Unsecured.

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On April 23 at 11:31 p.m., officers attempted to detain the accused near Dale Boulevard and Gideon Drive in Woodbridge for suspected drug activity. During the encounter, the accused actively resisted and struck an officer before being detained. Minor injuries were reported. The accused was found in possession of suspected illegal narcotics. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Mustafa Antar HASSAN, was arrested. Arrested on April 23: Mustafa Antar HASSAN, 29, of 5512 Whitfield Court in Fairfax. Charged with assault & battery on LEO, obstruction of justice, and possession of schedule I/II drugs. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable.

—Prince William County Police Department

Prince William County Police: 

Fatal Crash Investigation *ARREST – On April 27, crash investigators obtained arrest warrants for the driver of the truck who was involved in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Richmond Hwy. and Pine Bluff Dr. in Dumfries (22026) on April 24. The investigation revealed the driver of the 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, later identified as the accused, failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle before entering the intersection where the vehicles collided. The resulting crash killed a 20-year-old Dumfries man. The accused, identified as Michael Eugene DYER Jr., turned himself into the police on April 29.

Arrested on April 29: Michael Eugene DYER Jr., 34, of 1297 Bayside Ave., #2, in Woodbridge

Charged with felony hit & run, failure to yield, and driving without a license

Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

 Identified:

The deceased operator of the 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was identified as Joseph Emmanuel WORD, 20, of Dumfries

 Fatal Hit & Run Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On April 24 at 10:19PM, officers responded to the area of Richmond Hwy. and Pine Bluff Dr. in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle. The investigation revealed the operator of a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Richmond Hwy. approaching Pine Bluff Dr. when a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck traveling northbound on Richmond Hwy. entered the intersection in front of the motorcycle’s path of travel. The truck and motorcycle collided, causing the operator of the motorcycle to separate from the bike. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene. The pickup truck was later located unoccupied behind a nearby business. A police K-9 attempted to search for the suspect who was not located. The motorcycle operator was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash or has information about those involved to contact police. The investigation continues.

Prince William County Police press release: On April 26 at 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Redwing Drive and Swallow Court in Woodbridge to investigate a single vehicle crash.

The investigation revealed the driver of a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling northbound on Redwing Drive approaching Swallow Court at a high rate of speed.

The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway before entering a ravine which caused the vehicle to roll over.

Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene where the driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased. Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash. No other vehicles were involved in the collision. Crash investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact police.

Identified: The deceased driver of the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was identified as Donnell Tyquan EPPS, 33, of Woodbridge.

Prince William Police Department incident report: On April 21 at 10:10 p.m., crash investigators responded to the Red Roof Inn located at 10610 Automotive Drive in Manassas to investigate a hit-and-run crash.

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Police were called to a fatal hit-and-run incident on April 24 at 10:19 p.m., near Route 1 Pine Bluff Drive near Dumfries.

The crash involved a motorcycle. According to the Prince William police, the operator of a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R was speeding southbound on Route 1 toward Pine Bluff Dr. Meanwhile, a 2020 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck traveling northbound on Richmond Highway entered the intersection, crossing the motorcycle’s path.

The resulting collision caused the motorcyclist to separate from the bike. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene, leaving the truck behind a nearby business. Despite a search attempt by a police K-9, the suspect remains at large.

The motorcycle operator, identified as Joseph Emmanuel WORD, 20, of Dumfries, was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to injuries. The Crash Investigation Unit urges anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to come forward as the investigation progresses.

Prince William County Police Daily Incident Report: Animal Cruelty Investigation – On April 21 at 4:27 PM, officers responded to the area of Oakwood Dr. and Armada Pl. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an animal cruelty. The investigation revealed at approximately 4:00 PM, an unknown woman left a dog next to a guardrail in the above area before leaving in a black
Nissan. A short time later, a Good Samaritan located the dog suffering from a broken leg and contacted the police. The dog, described as a 1–2-year-old brown chihuahua mix, was transported to the Animal Services Center for medical treatment. Animal Control Officers are seeking assistance from the public to identify the dog and obtain information leading up to the dog’s abandonment.

Prince William County Police: On April 20 at 1:29 a.m., officers responded to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in the area of Fairmont Avenue and Anvil Drive near Manassas between 11:30 p.m. on April 19 and 12:30 a.m. on April 20.

The investigation revealed the victim, a 35-year-old woman, was walking in the above area when she was grabbed by an unknown man.

During the encounter, the man forced her into a nearby wooded area where she was sexually assaulted. The parties eventually separated, and the victim notified the police. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police. The investigation continues.

Suspect Description: Hispanic or Asian male with a slim build and short spiked hair. Last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and hood.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.