Thursday, May 23, 2013
Woodbridge High School, Lake Ridge Middle School, and Old Bridge Elementary School are in precautionary secure the building status. PWC Police have released the suspect's description.
Update, 12:05 p.m. The secure the building status has been lifted for the Lake Ridge schools, according to a PWCS Facebook post. Original story: Woodbridge High School, Lake Ridge Middle School, and Old Bridge Elementary School are in precautionary secure the building status after a reported armed robbery at the Check into Cash in Dillingham Square in Lake Ridge, according to information from Prince William County Schools and the Prince William County Police Department. "Unknown male entered the business, displayed a handgun, and took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing," a PWC Police Department Facebook post read. "Unknown if on foot or in vehicle." No injuries were reported. Police are looking for a thin black man about 5-…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Incidents reported over the weekend, according to Prince William County Police.
Police reported several incidents over the weekend in the Woodbridge area, according to Officer Jonathan Perok, a Prince William County Police spokesperson. Officers responded at 12:20 a.m. Saturday to the 2000 block of Horizon Court regarding a burglary that appeared to have occurred in the afternoon or evening of May 10. It appears that a bedroom window was forced open. According to Perok, a TV and two laptops were reported missing. At 10:19 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 4000 block of Forge Drive regarding a burglary that likely occurred in the early evening between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. There were no signs of forced entry, but an undisclosed amount of cash was reported missing. And at 3:12 in the morning Sunday, a call of …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Woman reported incident Saturday in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police.
Police believe that an unidentified driver flashed a gun at a fellow motorist in a road rage incident Saturday, according to police spokesperson Officer Jonathan Perok. No injuries were reported and no shots were fired. Officers responded to the call of a brandishing at 5:21 p.m. in the area of Jefferson Davis Hwy and Delaware Drive. The victim told police that she encountered the driver of another vehicle who allegedly brandished a handgun at the victim before he drove off. The incident reportedly stemmed from road rage, police said. The suspect is described as a black male between 20 and 25 years old, with a thin build and curly black hair. The vehicle was described as a 4-door BMW with a Virginia license plate.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The most recent crime headlines on Patch.
Every day, Patch covers crime and fire in the Woodbridge area. Below is a collection of today's headlines. See more coverage and share your comments at each post. Police: Suspect Strikes Officer, Resists Arrest. Prince William County Police were responding to a domestic dispute. No injuries were reported. Cell Phones Stolen in Radio Shack Burglary. Phones value estimated at $16,400, according to Prince William County Police. Recent Headlines: Police Discover Crack Cocaine Operation in Dale City. A Dale City man faces multiple charges after Prince William County Police found crack cocaine at his home. Police: Lake Ridge Man Charged in Drug Investigation. A Lake Ridge man faces charges after Prince William County Police found guns, …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Prince William County Police were responding to a domestic dispute. No injuries were reported.
Prince William County Police arrested a Woodbridge woman Thursday night after she allegedly struck an officer, according to PWCPD spokesperson Officer Jonathan Perok. Genet Kibert, 47, of Winding Loop, was charged with assault and battery of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Her court date is set for July 8 and she was released on personal recognizance. Officers responded at 8:46 p.m. Thursday to the 14700 block of Winding Loop for a domestic dispute. According to Perok, Kibert was intoxicated and agitated during the course of the investigation and struck an officer in the chest. As officers were attempted to arrest Kibert, she reportedly resisted, but was eventually detained. No injuries were reported, according to Perok.
Phones value estimated at $16,400, according to Prince William County Police.
Burglars made off with several cell phones in an attention-grabbing break-in at Cheshire Station Plaza, according to Prince William County Police. Officers responded at 10:49 p.m. Thursday to an alarm call at the Radio Shack in the plaza, according to PWCPD spokesperson Officer Jonathan Perok. The glass door to the storefront had been shattered. Police say the unknown subjects proceeded to the back room and stole several cell phones. The store management estimated their value at $16,400. Read more police coverage in the Woodbridge area.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Five of the most popular local stories from last month.
Here are the five top local stories you read on Woodbridge Patch in April: Police: Naked Man Arrested After Dancing on Prince William Parkway Overpass. The man was reportedly dancing naked on the hood of a car on the Prince William Parkway overpass near I-95 and the commuter lot, within view of passing drivers. Crime Wrap: Stabbing at Restaurant, Exxon Armed Robbery Attempt. A collection of the day's crime stories. Precautionary Lockdown at Woodbridge High, Surrounding Schools Thursday. Prince William County Police were investigating a report of an armed home invasion in the 12500 block of Colebrook Court, near Woodbridge High. Crime Wrap: Mob Assault, Indecent Exposure in Shoe Store. A collection of the day's crime stories. Crime Wrap: …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Police have given the all-clear.
After being evacuated this morning for a bomb threat, Henderson Elementary School students and staff have re-entered the building, according to a Prince William County Schools notice. All were safe, and police gave the all-clear after searching the building. All Clear & Safe at Henderson ES - students/staff re-enter school "All normal activities will commence," the notice read.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Burglaries, assaults and other incidents that occurred in the Manassas area and Prince William County this week.
Incidents on this map are represented by block number, not exact addresses. For more information about the incidents referenced in this article, see: At Woodbridge Patch:
Saturday, April 27, 2013
An undisclosed amount of cash was reportedly stolen, Prince William County Police said.
Police are looking for two men who reportedly robbed the 7-Eleven at 13940 Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge, Prince William County Police spokesperson Jonathan Perok said. Police responded to the 7-Eleven on April 26 at 3:57 a.m. for a robbery. "Employees reported to police that two unknown men entered the store and approached the counter," Perok said. "One of the men made a purchase and, while the cash drawer was open, the second man ran behind the counter and took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency. Both men then fled on foot." No one was injured. Police used a K-9 unit to search for the men. Police are looking for two Hispanic men between 18 and 21 years old. The first man was about 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, of a thin build …
Mike Gottert
10:23 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
Around the same time a similar incident happened at Potomac HS, Potomac MS, and Williams ES. Thery were locked down after a robbery at the CVS on Route 1. more ›