Prince William County Police Briefs - January 20, 2025
Here’s the latest report from the Prince William County Police:
Fatal Crash Investigation
On January 17, a crash occurred on Centreville Road near Breeden Avenue in Manassas. A 2019 Jeep Cherokee and a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle collided when the Jeep turned across the northbound lanes. The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Blaze Damon, 25, of Fairfax, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep, a 44-year-old woman from Woodbridge, was treated for minor injuries. Police are seeking witnesses.
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Here’s a summary of recent incidents reported by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
Called to Jail
A 44-year-old man found himself back at Rappahannock Regional Jail after making a false report and harassing a jail officer with obscene phone calls. Initially, deputies responded to a call about a death and gunshot outside the jail, which turned out to be false. The suspect, located at a local motel, was arrested and charged with using obscene language and filing a false report.
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Death Investigation: Unconscious Man Found on Roadway
On December 28, at approximately 1:18 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Dale Boulevard and the I-95 northbound ramp in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate reports of an unconscious man in the roadway. A motorist passing through the area spotted the man and contacted emergency services. The 27-year-old was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Investigators have yet to determine whether the man was struck by a vehicle or suffered injuries from another incident. An autopsy by the Medical Examiner's Office is pending to ascertain the cause of death. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
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The Stafford County Sheriff's Department has arrested Nicolas Hartman, 26, of Gainesville for a Nov. 1 hit-and-run where two pedestrians were struck on Mine Road. Hartman was charged with two counts of felony hit and run, and one count of false pretenses related to an insurance claim.
Shortly after 10 p.m. on Nov. 1, two pedestrians were crossing Mine Road near Greenspring Drive with a shopping cart when they were struck by a dark Volkswagon that fled the scene. One pedestrian was life-flighted with serious injuries after a witness performed CPR. He remains in a rehabilitation facility.
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A 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI traveling northbound veered off the roadway into a field, striking a utility pole. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn multiple times and catch fire. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed no other vehicles were involved, and speed was identified as a factor in the crash.
The driver’s identity is pending confirmation and notification of next-of-kin. Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact investigators.
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Attempted Malicious Wounding
An incident was reported on December 17 at the Broadstone at River Oaks Apartments near Dumfries. A 42-year-old woman sustained minor injuries during a domestic dispute when an acquaintance, identified as Derrick Raynaun Jackson, struck her and dragged her a short distance with his vehicle, police said. Warrants have been issued for Jackson’s arrest, but he remains at large.
Bomb Threat Investigation
A bomb threat investigation occurred on the morning of December 17 at a construction site on Hayden Road in Manassas. A written threat was discovered on the door of a portable bathroom, prompting an evacuation. No credible threat was found after a search of the area.
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From The Stafford County Sheriff's Office:
DISTURBANCE:
Walmart, 11 Village Parkway, 12/16, 6:41 a.m. Deputy F.C. O’Neill responded to a disturbance. Staff advised a female suspect was screaming at random people inside the business and threatened employees. As soon as Deputy O’Neill entered the business, his ears were assaulted by the continuing screams the suspect was hurling at employees. While attempting to detain the suspect, she would resist; however, that got her nowhere. She was charged with disorderly conduct and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,000 secured bond.DUI:
Hollywood Church of Brethren, 225 Ferry Road, 12/15, 12:11 a.m. Deputy D.S. Jett was traveling in the area when he observed a swerving Nissan with its high beams active despite opposing traffic being present. Deputy Jett conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver had signs of intoxication, admitted to consuming “three beers,” and did not have a driver’s license. He was charged with driving under the influence, driving without a license, failure to maintain the lane of travel, and failure to dim high beams. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 secured bond.This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
Officers responded to the scene at 1:39 a.m. and found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his lower body lying near a vehicle in the parking lot. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined the incident likely began during an altercation inside a nearby home, where police found a shell casing and marijuana, according to a press release. The victim has not provided information to detectives, and police do not believe the shooting was random, police said.
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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to report suspicious drone activity after reports of unidentified drones flying over parts of Stafford County, King George County, and Spotsylvania County. The nighttime sightings, reported on December 11, 2024, were made to Stafford’s emergency dispatch center.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Wilbur stated that federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have been informed and are working with local authorities to investigate the incidents. However, descriptions of the drones or their operators have not been provided.
Neighboring jurisdictions have reported little or no drone-related activity. Major Elizabeth Scott of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office told Potomac Local News that their 911 dispatch center had not received any reports of suspicious drones. Similarly, a report of a drone sighting near the Lake Anna Nuclear Power Plant in Louisa County, made on December 12, was determined to be unfounded. A deputy dispatched to investigate found nothing in the sky.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about suspicious drone activity to contact the FBI 1-800-225-5324 or online. Residents can also report incidents to the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Support Center by calling (844) 359-6982 or emailing [email protected].
