PWC Crime Report: Sept. 8, 2022 - Assault/battery on LEO, attempted stabbing of police canine

ARRESTS
• Attempted Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On Wednesday,September 7, 2022 at 5:34PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the commuter lot located at 14090 Gemini Way in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate damage to numerous vehicles.
The investigation revealed an unknown man slashed tires and damaged multiple vehicles in the lot before leaving the area on foot. Later that evening, officers responded to the 14700 block of Darbydale Ave. to assist rescue personnel with a man, later identified as the accused, who was possibly unconscious. When rescue personnel arrived, the accused used a knife to damage one of the rescue vehicles. No rescue personnel were injured during the incident.
Initial officers arrived on scene and attempted to make contact with the accused who was still armed with the knife. When officers attempted to detain the accused, he refused to follow officer’s commands to drop the knife. Additional officers and a police K-9 responded to assist. During a brief struggle, the accused attempted to stab the police K-9 with the knife.
The accused was eventually taken into custody without further incident. The accused was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries and subsequently released to police custody. Minor injuries were reported by an officer.
While investigating the incident, officers determined the accused matched the description of a man who damaged several vehicles at the commuter lot, in Merchant’s Plaza, and along Darbydale Ave. In total, 33 vehicles sustained damage which consisted of tires being flattened or other damage caused by a sharp instrument. Following the investigation, the accused identified as Ajmal HAQYAR, was arrested. Charges are pending for the additional incidents.
Arrested on September 7:
Ajmal HAQYAR, 31, of no fixed address
Charged with assault and battery on LEO, attempted malicious wounding of a police animal, resisting arrest, destruction of property and intoxicated in public
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

UPDATES
• Carjacking *ARREST – On September 7, 2022, the suspect sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 2400 block of Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge (22192) on October 8, 2021, was arrested. The accused, Shane Dareon POLLARD, was taken into custody during an unrelated incident and served on the outstanding warrant.
Arrested on September 7:
Shane Dareon POLLARD, 29, of 1482 Ranger Lp. in Woodbridge Charged with carjacking
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Carjacking [Previously Released] – On October 8, 2021 at 5:30PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the 2400 block of Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 33-year-old woman, reported to police she and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation. During the encounter, the accused forced the victim out of her vehicle before driving off. While investigating, the vehicle was returned to the victim by another acquaintance. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Shane Dareon POLLARD. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.

INCIDENTS
• Commercial Burglary – On September 7, 2022 at 4:45 AM,  Prince William County Police officers responded to the Food Lion located at 13414 Richmond Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an alarm activation. Upon arriving at the store, officers observed damage to the glass front door. Video surveillance revealed two unknown men gained entry into the business by smashing the front door. Tobacco products were reported missing. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects, who were not located.
Suspect Description:
A white male, unknown age, 5’11’’ with a heavy build, Last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with a Washington National’s logo, tattoos on both arms, dark blue sweatpants, and gray sneakers.
A white male, unknown age, 6’0” with a thin build, black hair, and beard Last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, and shoes
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Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call PWC Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.