Victim in Oct. 27 murder identified; three men arrested

UPDATE

Murder Investigation *ARRESTS | VICTIM IDENTIFIED – On the day before Halloween, October 30, 2024, Prince William County Police detectives obtained arrest warrants and later apprehended multiple suspects in connection to the murder of a 43-year-old man who was found deceased in the 18500 block of Triangle Street in Triangle (22172) on October 27.

The victim was handcuffed and located by an acquaintance in the backseat of his vehicle that was parked in the above area. The victim had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Identified:
The deceased was identified as Jason Thomas BLAKE, 43, of Woodbridge

The investigation revealed that on Oct. 25, the victim met with multiple acquaintances, identified as the accused men below, at a home on Cherry Hill Rd in Dumfries to purchase narcotics and sell a firearm. During the encounter, an altercation ensued, and the victim was handcuffed and forcibly abducted from the residence against his will.

The victim was eventually taken to a secluded area along Triangle St where he was shot and killed. As the investigation progressed, the three accused men were subsequently identified as being present at the time of the abduction or were present or directly involved in the victim’s murder. Following the investigation, the below listed suspects were arrested. Anyone with information that can aid in the investigation is asked to contact the police.

Arrested between October 30-31:
• Jerrome Thomas BARNES, 40, of 3200 Jasper Hill Ct in Dumfries
Charged with murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, abduction, and conspiracy to commit a felony

• Jackson Arthur CRISLER, 30, of 14029 Matthews Dr in Woodbridge
Charged with murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, abduction, conspiracy to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

• Tryevon Elgha DAVIS, 31, of 2158 Cherry Hill Rd in Dumfries
Charged with 1 count of accessory before the fact in commission of a felony, 1 count of conspiracy to commit a felony, 2 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and 1 count of abduction

Court Date: Pending | Bond: All Held WITHOUT Bond

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or submit a tip online at pwcva.gov/policetip.

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 27 at 10:34AM, officers responded to a residence located at the 18500 block of Triangle Street in Triangle (22172) for a report of an injured adult male found inside a vehicle. The investigation revealed the victim was found by an acquaintance with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s injuries were determined to be suspicious in nature and not self-inflicted. Detectives are actively investigating the incident and are seeking to speak with anyone who has information to aid in the investigation. Preliminarily, this incident does not appear to be random. The identity of the deceased, a 43-year-old male, will be released pending notifications of a next-of-kin. More information will be released as it becomes available. The investigation continues.