Manassas Police Department Police Beat Sept. 25, 2015

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report
September 25, 2015

Destruction of Property
On September 23, 2015, Manassas City Police met with a resident on the 8900 block of Miles Pl for a report of a destruction of property.  The reporting party told officers that sometime overnight, someone slashed all four tires on his vehicle, causing $400.00 in damage.

Vandalism
At approximately 10:30pm on September 24, 2015, Manassas City Police responded to the 8600 block of Liberia Ave in reference to a vandalism.  The reporting party told officers that just prior to their arrival, someone had thrown large rocks through three separate windows – two through the victim’s vehicle that was parked in the driveway, and one through a window on the residence.  Damages were estimated at $1,200.00.

Motor Vehicle Theft
On September 22, 2015, Manassas City Police met with a resident on the 9200 block of Prince William St for a report of a stolen vehicle.  The reporting party told officers that sometime between 8:00pm on September 20th and 3:15pm on September 22nd, someone stole his black 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK valued at $5,000.00 from where it was parked in front of the victim’s residence.

**Arrests**

Aggravated Malicious Wounding – Arrest
At approximately 2:40pm on September 25, 2015, Manassas City Police were dispatched to the 8500 block of King Carter St for a report of a malicious wounding.  Upon arrival, officers discovered that a male subject had struck one adult female victim and one adult male victim with a hammer before fleeing on foot.  Through further investigation, officers identified the suspect as Edwaurdo J. BLANDIN, Jr (18) of Manassas and proceeded to conduct a search of the immediate area.  With the assistance of the City of Manassas Park Police, officers concluded a foot pursuit at 3:35pm on the 9000 block of New Britain Cir with the arrest of BLANDIN.  The victims sustained serious injuries and were transported to a nearby medical facility.  BLANDIN was charged with two counts of Aggravated Malicious Wounding and held without bond.  He has a pending court date of November 6, 2015.

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