Suspect charged in Lake Ridge murder case

**UPDATE**

Homicide Investigation | Murder *ARREST – On January 23rd, detectives from the Homicide Unit were able to identify and arrest the suspect involved in the murder investigation of Charlie ADKINS which occurred at his home in the 3400 block of Caledonia Cir in Woodbridge on November 12th. Detectives were able to identify the accused after forensic evidence collected at the scene was analyzed, according to a news release from the Prince William County Police Department. The accused and the victim are known to one another. The accused was arrested without incident. Following the arrest, a search warrant was executed at the home of the accused, the news release stated.
          Arrested on January 23rd:
          James Willie BETHEA, 47, of 3432 Caledonia Cir in Woodbridge
          Charged with murder
          Court date: March 25, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Homicide Investigation | Murder [Previously Released] – On November 12th at 8:14PM, police responded to a residence located in the 3400 block of Caledonia Cir in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a suspicious death. The caller reported to police that she went to visit her friend who resided at a home in the above area. Upon arriving, the caller found the door to the residence unsecured and contacted police. Officers arrived and conducted a search of the home, finding the victim inside the residence. The victim had sustained an injury to his upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was reportedly last seen on Sunday, November 10th. At this time, detectives from the Homicide Unit are currently investigating this death as a murder. On November 13th, detectives from the Homicide Unit released the name of the victim involved in the murder. No arrest has been made. Detectives are still investigating this incident and are asking for the public’s help in providing any information which will aide in the investigation. This is Prince William County’s fifth murder of 2013.

          Identified:
          The victim has been identified as a Charlie Duncan ADKINS, 78, of Woodbridge

**ARRESTS**

Abduction – On January 23rd at 10:23AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 2300 block of McClellan Ct in Triangle (22172) to investigate an abduction. The victim, an 18 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she was visiting the accused, a known acquaintance, at his residence in the above area. During the visit, the two became involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. At one point, the accused shoved the victim onto a bed and refused to allow her to leave. After a short time, the victim was able to leave the residence and contact police. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without further incident.
Arrested on January 23rd:
Joseph GIORDANO, 54, of 2313 McClellan Ct in Triangle
Charged with abduction
Victim obtained additional charges including stalking, threatening or harassing phone calls, and purchasing alcohol for a person under 21
Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Reckless Handling of Firearm – On January 23rd at 11:30PM, officers responded to the 1800 block of Gableridge Turn in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. A caller reported to police that a large group was arguing just outside of the apartment complex. During the encounter, one of the parties involved fired a gun into the air and fled on foot. The rest of the group dispersed prior to officers arriving in the area. The witness was able to provide a description of the shooter to police. An officer located the suspect who was armed with the handgun and pointed it towards the officer. The officer challenged the suspect and was able to take him into custody without further incident. No injuries or property damage were reported and the initial call was for a verbal argument only, no physical altercation took place.
Arrested on January 23rd:
Casildo AGOSTO, 22, of 5228 Springbranch Blvd in Dumfries
Charged with assault & battery on LEO and reckless handling of firearm
Court date: unavailable | Bond: unavailable