Two held without bond after victim was offered a ride, then held up

Strong-Arm Robbery – On September 29 at 5:16PM,  Prince William County Police Department officers responded to the 1600 block of Prince William Pkwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 37-year-old man, reported to police that he was walking in the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy. when a vehicle approached. During the encounter, the occupants of the vehicle offered the victim a ride. The driver drove to the above area where he demanded the victim’s money. Both the occupants then assaulted the accused before taking his money and phone and fleeing the area. The victim walked to a nearby business and contacted the police.

While investigating, officers located the suspect vehicle and both occupants at a local business in the Dumfries area. Officers detained both men without incident. The victim reported minor injuries. Following the investigation, both men, identified as James Andrew MORALES and Burrell CREWS Jr., were arrested. While officers conducted a search incident to arrest, CREWS Jr. was found in possession of suspected illegal narcotics prepared for distribution and provided officers with a false identity.

Arrested on Sept. 29, 2021:
James Andrew MORALES, 34, of 15011 Cloverdale Rd. in Woodbridge
Charged with robbery

Burrell CREWS Jr., 45, of 5617 Saint Charles Dr. in Woodbridge
Charged with robbery, possession with intent to distribute, and providing a false identity to law enforcement
Court Date for Both Men: December 9, 2021 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond