Police arrest fourth suspect in connection with Manassas Jan. 19 murder case

Murder Investigation *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On March 3, detectives from the Homicide Unit announced the arrest of a fourth suspect, identified as Kevin Wilfredo VASQUEZ HENRIQUEZ, involved in the murder of Oscar Rene ANDRADE who was located deceased in a wooded area on Barrett Dr in Manassas on Jan. 13, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok of the Prince William County Police Department’s public information office.

During the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of VASQUEZ HENRIQUEZ on Feb. 20. This suspect was previously arrested in California on unrelated charges and remains in their custody pending extradition back to Virginia.

Three other suspects, including two juveniles, were previously arrested in connection to this investigation on Feb. 19.

Arrested on February 20: [No Photo Available]
Kevin Wilfredo VASQUEZ HENRIQUEZ, 21, of No Fixed Address
Charged with murder
Court Date: Pending | Status: Pending Extradition


Feb. 23 Update [Previously Released]: Murder Investigation *VICTIM IDENTIFIED & ARRESTS – On February 19, detectives from the Homicide Unit received a positive identification on the victim in connection to the murder investigation from January 13 after remains were located in a wooded area on Barrett Dr in Manassas. The remains recovered were forensically identified as Oscar Rene ANDRADE, 29, of Manassas. The investigation revealed that the victim was previously reported missing to police on September 14, 2015 by family members after they had not heard from him since September 10. Upon investigating the victim’s disappearance, detectives learned that the accused, identified as David PINEDA ARGUETA, had been stopped by DC Metropolitan Police on September 13 driving the victim’s vehicle. At that time, the accused was arrested on unrelated charges. Through the murder investigation and based on the analysis of evidence recovered, detectives learned that the accused conspired with others to rob and murder the victim. Detectives further learned that the suspects were known members of the criminal street gang MS-13. The victim is not believed to be connected to the gang and his connection to the suspects is unknown at this time. Following the investigation, three arrests, including two juveniles, were made on February 19. One of the juveniles arrested in this case is also believed to have been recruiting for MS-13 in the community. The investigation continues.
Arrested on February 19:
David Jonathan PINEDA ARGUETA, 18, of 8130 Cooke Ct, #102, in Manassas
Charged with murder, robbery, gang participation, and gang recruitment
Court Date: April 11, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Arrested on February 19: [Juveniles]
A 17 year old male juvenile of Manassas
Charged with accessory after the fact to murder, gang participation, and gang recruitment
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at a Juvenile Detention facility

A 17 year old male juvenile of Manassas
Charged with accessory after the fact to murder
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at a Juvenile Detention facility

Murder Investigation [Previously Released] – On January 13 at 1:56PM, officers located what appeared to be human remains and bones in a wooded area in the 8000 block of Barrett Dr in Manassas (20110). The remains were collected by the Medical Examiner’s Office and further analysis was completed which confirmed the remains were human. Based upon the Medical Examiner’s preliminary analysis, detectives from the Homicide Unit are investigating this death as a murder. The exact cause of death is still pending. Detectives are still awaiting positive confirmation on the victim’s identity. At this point, the victim is described as an adult male. Detectives are continuing their investigation into this incident. No suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with this investigation. This is Prince William County’s first homicide of 2016.*

*Note: Homicide numbers are subject to change based on case reclassification.