Police Report March 9, 2022: Suspects arrested in Manassas gas station & Bristow vape shop robberies

Updates
• Malicious Wounding *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED in March 4 incident – On Tuesday, March 8, 2022 detectives with the Prince William County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit identified the suspect involved in the assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence in the 13700 block of Greenwood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) on March 4, according to Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer. The investigation revealed that the victim and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were at the above location when a verbal altercation escalated. During the encounter, the accused cut the victim before preventing him from leaving the residence. The accused left the residence prior to the caller locating the victim. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Robert Dejell Rufus JACKSON. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.
Wanted:
Robert Dejell Rufus JACKSON, 42, of no fixed address
Described as a black male, approximately 5’8”, 165lbs., with black hair and brown eyes
Wanted for malicious wounding and abduction

Malicious Wounding [Previously Released] – On March 4, 2022 at 4:32AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13700 block of Greenwood Dr. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an assault. The caller reported to police that the front door of the residence was found ajar. Upon entering the home, the caller located a 41-year-old male resident suffering from multiple stab wounds. The caller contacted emergency services and the victim was transported to an area hospital where his injuries were determined to be non-life threatening. Detectives are investigating the incident to see what led up to the man’s injuries. At this time the incident does not appear random. The investigation continues.

• Armed Robbery *ARREST – On March 3, 2022 detectives with the Property Crimes Unit concluded the investigation into two commercial burglaries previously reported to have occurred at the Bristow Vape & Smoke Nokesville Rd. in Manassas (20109) on September 29 and again on October 2.  On March 8, 2022, officers concluded the investigation into the robbery that was reported to have occurred at the Citgo service station located at 7601 Centreville Rd. in Manassas (20111) on January 20, 2022. Following the investigation, officers identified the suspect and obtained arrest warrants. Later that day, the suspect, identified as Erik Enrique VILLATORO, was located and taken into custody by members of the Leesburg Police Department.
Arrested on March 8:
Erik Enrique VILLATORO, 21, of 434 Evans Ridge Ter. in Leesburg
Charged with robbery
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Armed Robbery [Previously Released] – On January 20 at 3:00PM, officers responded to the Citgo service station located at 7601 Centreville Rd. in Manassas (20111) to investigate a robbery. An employee of the business reported to police that an unknown man entered the store and walked behind the counter where he brandished a knife. The suspect demanded money from the register before fleeing from the business. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 and helicopter assistance from Fairfax County police searched for the suspect who was not located. An undisclosed amount of money was reported missing.

• Commercial Burglary | Attempted Commercial Burglary *ARREST – On March 3, 2022 detectives with the Property Crimes Unit concluded the investigation into two commercial burglaries previously reported to have occurred at the Bristow Vape & Smoke Nokesville Rd. in Manassas (20109) on September 29 and again on October 2. While investigating, detectives identified the suspect, as a 14-year-old male juvenile. Following the investigation, detectives charged the juvenile. The investigation into the September 29 incident continues as detectives seek to identify the second suspect involved in the incident.
Charged on March 3: [Juvenile]
A 14-year-old male juvenile of Manassas
Charged with 2 counts of burglary
Court Date: Pending | Status: Released to a Family member

Attempted Commercial Burglary [Previously Released] – On September 29 at 2:08AM, officers responded to the Bristow Vape & Smoke store located at 1085 Nokesville Rd. in Manassas (20109)
to investigate a burglary. Upon arriving at the business, officers observed damage to a side window. Video surveillance footage revealed two unknown men approached the building where one threw the rock, smashing the side window. Both men then fled the area on foot. At this time, no entry appears to have been made into the business and no property was reported missing.

Commercial Burglary [Previously Released] – On October 2 at 11:20AM, officers responded to Bristow Vapes and Smokes located at 10985 Nokesville Rd. in Manassas (20109) to investigate a
burglary. The business owner reported to police that upon arriving at the business he observed the front window was damaged. Video surveillance footage revealed that an unknown male used a rock to smash the front window and make entry into the business. The suspect took merchandise before