Crime & Safety

Police: Drug Charges After Cocaine Seized in Woodbridge

Prince William County Police release suspect's name after three-week investigation.

A Woodbridge man faces drug charges in a Feb. 27 arrest and following a three-week narcotics investigation, according to Prince William County Police spokesperson Jonathan Perok.

Steven Brian Bates, 30, of Woodbridge, has been charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule I or II narcotic.

Bates arrest was withheld from the public due to an investigation, Perok said.

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The PWCPD Street Crimes Unit made the arrest on Feb. 27 upon executing a search warrant in the 1800 block of Clarinet Court in Woodbridge.

"As a result of the search, an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency and cocaine were seized," according to Perok.

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A court date was set for April 12, 2013. Bond information is unavailable.

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