PWC Police Beat 6/11/12

UPDATE

Crash – Fatality – On Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10:27 p.m., police responded to the area of Dumfries Rd and Brentsville Rd [the Prince William Pkwy South and East also intersect at this location] in Manassas (20112) for a crash. According to the police report, “The investigation revealed that the driver, and only occupant, of a 1999 Lexus RX300 was traveling northbound on Dumfries Rd in the area above when she disregarded a red light and struck a 2008 Ford Focus occupied by a driver and front passenger which had the green light and was attempting to make a left turn from the Prince William Pkwy East to Dumfries Rd.”

Police said a third vehicle, a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, occupied by a sole driver, was struck by the Ford Focus after the initial collision as the driver of that vehicle was stopped at a red light and waiting to make a left turn from the Prince William Pkwy South to the Prince William Pkwy West.

The driver of the Lexus RX300 and the Volkswagen Jetta were uninjured. The driver of the Ford Focus was flown to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. The passenger in the Ford Focus was ground transported to an area hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. A family dog in the Ford Focus was located with severe injuries. Animal Control responded, however, the dog died from injuries sustained from the crash while in transport to the animal hospital.

During the investigation it was determined that the driver of the Lexus RX300 had been driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested. Speed is not believed to be a factor at this time. Investigation continues. Arrested: Lori Love SHIPE, AKA Lori Lynn LOVE, 52, of 7476 Stewart Cir in Warrenton. Charged with driving under the influence, aggravated involuntary manslaughter – DUI related and maiming by DUI.Court date and bond information unavailable

Identified: The passenger, the deceased, of the 2008 Ford Focus was identified as Judith Ann MEYER, 57, of Powhatan, VA. The driver of the 2008 Ford Focus was identified as a 58-year-old man of Powhatan, VA. The driver of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta was identified as a 33- year-old female of Manassas Park.

ARRESTS

Attempted Malicious Wounding – On June Friday, June 8, 2012 at 7:32 p.m., police responded to the 8400 block of Sunset Dr in Manassas (20109) for a domestic. The victim, a 55-year-old woman of Manassas, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated physically. During the encounter, the accused allegedly retrieved a handgun and threatened the victim. As officers were arriving at the residence, the accused was seen getting into a vehicle and leaving the residence. Officers stopped the vehicle a short distance from the residence.

As officers were attempting to arrest the accused, he resisted. The accused was eventually detained where it was determined the accused was under the influence of alcohol. The victim sustained minor injuries.  Arrested: Wayde Frank WEST, 53, of the 8400 block of Sunset Dr in Manassas. Charged with attempted malicious wounding, domestic assault & battery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, resisting arrest, felony driving under the influence of alcohol - third offense in 10 years and refusal to submit to a breath test. Court date unavailable, held WITHOUT bond

Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 9:45 p.m., police responded to the 16000 block of Hayes Ln in Woodbridge (22191) for an initial call of a domestic. The victim, a 56-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, a known family member, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused allegedly struck the victim several times in the face.

As officers were attempting to arrest the accused, she became combative and attempted to pull away from officers. At one point, the accused kneed an officer in the leg area. Minor injuries were reported by the victim of the domestic assault. No injuries were reported by the officer. Arrested: Shelby Barnett WATKINS, 32, of the 16000 block of Hayes Ln in Woodbridge. Charged with assault & battery on LEO, domestic assault & battery and resisting arrest. Court date unavailable, held on a $3,500 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

Malicious Wounding – On June 9, 2012 at 3:13 a.m., police responded to the 12800 block of Tumbling Brook Ln in Woodbridge (22193) for an unconscious subject. Caller reported to police that the victim, a 29-year-old man of Woodbridge, had returned to his residence in the above area and was knocking loudly at the front door. When the caller, another occupant of the residence, answered the door, the victim was found unconscious. The victim sustained severe head injuries and was flown to an area hospital. It is unknown how the victim sustained his injuries. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau are currently investigating this incident. The incident does not appear to be random at this point. Investigation continues. 

Burglary – On June 10, 2012 at 1:03 a.m. police responded to the 14100 block of Renegade Ct in Woodbridge (22193) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 10 p.m. on June 9 and 1:30 a.m. on June 10. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through an unlocked window. A gaming console and related games, valued around $500, were reported missing.

Burglary – On June 10, 2012 at 12:47 a.m., police responded to the 10100 block of Portsmouth Rd in Manassas (20109) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7:30 p.m. on June 9 and 12:30 a.m. on June 10. Entry appeared to have been made through the front door which had been pried open. Two gaming consoles, two TVs and a desktop comport with monitor, valued around $2,000, were reported missing.

Burglary – On June 10, 2012 at 12:06 a.m., police responded to the 11700 block of Cottonmill Dr in Woodbridge (22192) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7 p.m. on June 9 and 12:06 a.m. on June 10. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured door. A laptop and an empty gun safe, valued around $560, were reported missing.

Burglary – On June 8, 2012 at 10:43 p.m. police responded to the 4700 block of Korvett Dr in Woodbridge (22193) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 4:45 and 9 p.m.There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured rear sliding glass door. A gaming console, safe and other items, valued around $360, were reported missing.

Burglary – On June 8, 2012 at 6:14 p.m., police responded to the 15100 block of Hollyside Dr in Dumfries (22026) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Entry appeared to have been made through a basement window which had been forced opened. Jewelry, valued around $1,600, was reported missing.

Burglary – On June 7, 2012 at 9 p.m., police responded to the 14700 block of Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 10 and 10:20 a.m. on June 6, 2012. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured rear sliding glass door. Miscellaneous items, valued around $1,000, were reported missing.

-From Prince William County Police Department reports