Prince William Police Archives - Page 7 of 45

Published July 11, 2025 at 11:47AM

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Officers responded to the intersection of Portsmouth Road and Ashland Avenue at 8:58 p.m. on July 9, where a 2020 Dodge Journey collided with a Ninebot KickScooter. According to police, the Dodge was making a left turn onto Ashland Avenue when the e-scooter, traveling southbound on the sidewalk along Portsmouth Road, entered the intersection without stopping.

The operator of the scooter, identified as 40-year-old Eric Corrales of Manassas, was not wearing a helmet. He was taken to a hospital, where police were notified of his death the following day.

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Officer Honored for DUI Arrests Now Charged with Stalking, Computer Misuse

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2025 at 8:55AM | Updated July 10, 2025 at 10:59AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – A decorated Prince William County police officer known for his work in DUI enforcement has been arrested on charges of stalking and unlawfully accessing law enforcement databases.

Godson Vondee, 42, was taken into custody on July 9 following a month-long investigation launched by the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say Vondee accessed the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) without authorization on five occasions—once in 2023 and four times in 2024—to obtain personal information about a man known to a woman he was acquainted with. Each incident allegedly occurred while Vondee was on duty and without a criminal justice purpose.

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Commonwealth’s Attorney Clears Officers in Fatal Shooting at Woodbridge Senior Living Facility

By Potomac Local News

Published July 2, 2025 at 7:30AM

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The independent criminal investigation into the April 26 shooting at Westminster at Lake Ridge has concluded, with no charges filed against the Prince William County Police officers involved, according to a June 27, 2025, statement from the department. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a multi-agency group of Northern Virginia law enforcement investigators, led the probe and presented its findings to Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth. After evaluating the evidence, Ashworth determined that no criminal charges would be pursued.

The case now enters a new phase: an internal administrative review by the police department’s Office of Professional Standards. Following that, the department’s Use of Deadly Force Review Board will decide whether the officers’ actions were justified and in line with departmental policy.

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Police Investigate Death of Man Found Near Railroad Tracks in Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published June 30, 2025 at 2:45PM

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MANASSAS, Va. – Authorities in Prince William County are investigating the death of a 45-year-old man who was found unconscious along a roadside in Manassas.

Prince William County police officers were called to the area of Rixlew Lane near the railroad tracks at 3:51 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. When they arrived, they found the man unresponsive on the side of the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Cheer Them On: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Hits Prince William

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published June 9, 2025 at 2:30PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Get ready to show your support as police officers and Special Olympians take part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Prince William County.

The event will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Participants will gather at the Charlie T. Deane Central District Station, located at 5036 Davis Ford Road in Woodbridge, to kick off the six-mile run. The torch, symbolizing the start of the Special Olympics Summer Games in Richmond, begins its journey in Arlington and is carried by law enforcement and Special Olympians across the state.

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Officers Injured After Semi Hits Cruisers on I-95; Separate Motel Shooting Reported

By Potomac Local News

Published June 9, 2025 at 9:01AM | Updated June 9, 2025 at 10:09AM

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DUMFRIES, Va. – A chaotic early morning on Monday, June 9, 2025, began with a violent crash on Interstate 95 and was followed just an hour later by a shooting at a nearby motel.

Shortly after midnight, a semi-truck barreled through a police traffic stop on southbound I-95 near Exit 150 at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The truck struck multiple ~~Virginia State Police~~ county police cruisers and injured several officers, one of whom suffered serious head and arm injuries. At least five cruisers were reportedly damaged, and at least two vehicles caught fire. Authorities shut down all southbound lanes as emergency crews responded.

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Police Blotter: Domestic Violence Suspect Wanted, DUIs and Abductions Across Prince William and Stafford Counties

By Potomac Local News

Published May 30, 2025 at 12:44PM

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Police are looking for Mainor Dariel Garcia Pacheco, 19, after a domestic dispute turned violent in a Manassas parking lot. On May 28, officers responded to the 7700 block of Keara Court and found that a 33-year-old woman had been assaulted and strangled by an acquaintance. The suspect also took her phone during the altercation. The woman escaped with non-life-threatening injuries. Garcia Pacheco has not been located.

Teen, adult arrested after knife assault in Woodbridge

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Woodbridge Crash Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

By Potomac Local News

Published May 27, 2025 at 8:37PM | Updated May 28, 2025 at 7:58AM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A woman was killed in a two-car crash Tuesday morning at a busy intersection in Woodbridge, police said.

The fatal collision happened just after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the intersection of Minnieville and Summit School roads. According to a preliminary investigation by Prince William County Police, the crash involved a 2020 Honda Accord and a 2021 Toyota Highlander.

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Buckle Up and Cheer Loud: Prince William Police Gear Up for Two Big Events

By Potomac Local News

Published May 23, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated May 28, 2025 at 7:59AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – The Prince William County Police Department is hitting the streets for two important missions in the coming weeks: keeping drivers safe and supporting Special Olympics athletes.

First up, officers are joining law enforcement across Virginia for the annual “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, running now through June 1, 2025. According to a department announcement, officers will be out in full force during high-visibility patrols, day and night, to ensure drivers and passengers are buckled up. The campaign reminds everyone to “wear your seatbelt every time”—a message that could save lives.

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Police Charge Suspect in Deadly Woodbridge Shooting Behind Shopping Center

By Potomac Local News

Published May 22, 2025 at 3:04PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – A man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting that took place in a wooded area behind a shopping center on Smoketown Road Wednesday evening.

Prince William County Police say officers responded to the 14200 block of Smoketown Road at 5:13 p.m. on May 21, 2025. Initially, there were no signs of injuries in the area, but a search led officers to discover three adult males with gunshot wounds in a secluded wooded section behind the shopping complex.