City police place assault and battery charges in two incidents

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
Jan. 30, 2017

Fraud
On Jan. 27, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to Walgreens, located at 10213 Dumfries Rd, for a report of a fraud. The victim, a 57-year-old female of Manassas, told officers that earlier in the day, she received a call from an unknown male claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The caller told the resident that she owed money to the IRS, and that to repay the debt, she could purchase gift cards and read the card numbers to him over the phone. After purchasing several cards valued together at $400, the victim attempted to purchase more cards inside the store when she suspected the call was a scam and called Police.

**Arrests**

Assault and Battery - Arrest
At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to Old Towne Sport Pub, located at 8971 Center St, for a report of an assault. Police met with the victim, an adult female of Manassas, who told officers a disorderly subject in the business had struck her in the head, causing minor injuries. Officers identified the offender as Jennifer V. DAVILLA MEJIA, 22, of 9581 Covington Pl, Manassas, Va. 20110. DAVILLA MEJIA was charged with assault & battery and held on a $5,000 bond. She has a pending court date of March 15, 2017.

Assault and Battery - Arrest
At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to Malone’s Restaurant, located at 9329 Main St, in reference to a fight. Upon arrival, officers observed two men involved in a physical altercation outside the business. Once all parties were separated, officers learned from the 55-year-old male victim that a disorderly subject had struck him in the face, causing minor injuries, following a verbal confrontation that escalated. The suspect, Fred J. DUEKER, 56, of 4151 Quincy St, St Louis, was charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct. DUEKER has a pending court date in General District Court.
 
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Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092 or Crime Solvers.  The Manassas City/Manassas Park Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases.  The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330.