Prince William County Police Beat Sept. 21, 2015

Incidents and arrests released on: Monday, September 21, 2015

**INCIDENTS**

Malicious Wounding | Strong Armed Robbery – On September 19th at 9:04PM, officers responded to the 13900 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 30 year old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was assaulted by four unknown Hispanic men in a wooded area near the above location. As a result of the confrontation, the victim sustained a laceration to his head. The men also took the victim’s cell phone and destroyed it before fleeing.  The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Officers checked the area and no suspects were located. The victim was unable to further describe the assailants.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On September 19th at 3:09AM, officers responded to the 7600 block of Cass Pl in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shots fired call. The caller reported to police that a large group was observed outside of the apartment building in the above area. A short time later, gunshots were heard and the group dispersed. Officers arrived in the area and located multiple shell casings on the sidewalk. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Residential Burglary – On September 19th at 6:01PM, officers responded to the Quality Inn located at 10653 Balls Ford Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a burglary. A resident of the motel reported to police that his room was entered sometime between 6:50AM and 5:00PM. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the room. Entry is believed to have bene made through an unsecured door. A wireless printer was reported missing.

Residential Burglary – On September 17th at 2:35PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13200 block of Conrad Ct in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 9:00AM on September 16th and 2:00PM on September 17th. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the residence through a door which was found damaged. A shed on the property was also entered and a gas powered tiller was reported missing. No property was reported missing from the main residence.

*ARRESTS**

Attempted Malicious Wounding – On September 19th at 2:18PM, officers responded to the 3100 block of Chesapeake Dr in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a fight with weapons. The victim, a 24 year old woman of Dumfries, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in verbal altercation in front of the apartment complex building in the above area. During the encounter, the accused pulled out a knife and advanced towards the victim in a threatening manner. Other witnesses to the incident were able to separate both parties while police were contacted. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without further incident.
Arrested on September 19th:
James JOHNSON, 58, of 3101 Chesapeake Dr, #204 in Dumfries
Charged with attempted malicious wounding
Court Date: November 2, 2015 | Bond: Held WITHOUT bond

**END**

Anyone with information regarding the incidents in this report is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.