Rough day at the county lock-up: two injured - inmate and guard taken to hospital

Assault & Battery on a Corrections Officer – On October 19 at 10:47AM, officers responded to the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center (ADC) located at 9320 Lee Ave in Manassas (20110) to investigate an assault on a staff member.

The investigation revealed that the accused became agitated after being committed to the facility. During the encounter, the accused shoved the staff member into the wall. After a brief struggle, the accused was detained without further incident.

The staff member and the accused were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Michael Erizmuns SSENYONGA, was charged and remains incarcerated at the ADC.

Charged on October 19:
Michael Erizmuns SSENYONGA, 32, of 9311 Lee Ave. in Manassas
Charged with assault & battery on a correction officer
Court Date: Pending | Status: Remains Incarcerated

Malicious Wounding – On October 19 at 4:01PM, officers responded to investigate an assault that was reported to have occurred at the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center (ADC) located at 9320 Lee Ave in Manassas (20110) earlier that day.

The investigation revealed that the victim, a 42-year-old male inmate, was in his cell when another inmate, identified as the accused, entered and began assaulting him. During the encounter, the victim was struck several times in the face. The parties eventually separated, and the victim notified the staff.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with significant injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Lazarus David WILSON, was charged and remains incarcerated at the ADC.

Charged on October 19:
Lazarus David WILSON, 20, of 9311 Lee Ave. in Manassas
Charged with malicious wounding
Court Date: December 11, 2019 | Status: Remains Incarcerated