Prince William County Police Report for Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022

Updates
Commercial Burglary Series *ARRESTS – On Dec. 17, 2021, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department’sProperty Crimes Bureau identified three juveniles involved in a series of commercial burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours on Dec. 15 at the Green Health Pharmacy, Magic Wireless, Caliber Collision, and One Hanson Pharmacy, all located in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County.

The subsequent investigation into the incidents revealed cash registers and drawers, an undisclosed amount of money, cell phones, keys, and prescription-controlled substances were taken. Over the course of the following weeks, Prince William County officers, with the assistance of the Fairfax County police department, located and arrested all three juveniles.

Arrested between December 17, 2021 & January 5, 2022: [Juveniles]
A 15-year-old male juvenile of Falls Church, a 15-year-old male juvenile of Woodbridge, and a 16-year-old male juvenile of Waldorf, MD
Each was charged with 4 counts of burglary, 3 counts of grand larceny, 1 count of attempted grand larceny, 4 counts of conspiracy to commit a felony, 1 count of possession of a scheduled V narcotic
Court Date: Pending | Status: In-Custody

Commercial Burglary Series [Previously Released] – On December 15, detectives with the Property Crimes Unit began an investigation into multiple commercial burglaries that occurred at Green Health Pharmacy and Magic Wireless, both within the Ashdale Plaza Shopping Center located at 2898 Dale Blvd. in Woodbridge (22193) during the early morning hours. The investigation revealed that a stone object was used to damage the front door of both businesses before the suspects entered the store. Detectives determined that the same three suspects were involved in other previously reported commercial burglaries that morning at One Hanson Pharmacy and Caliber Collision. A cash register was reported missing from Magic Wireless, while controlled substances and two cash registers were reported missing from Green Health Pharmacy. The investigation continues.

Commercial Burglary [Previously Released] – On December 15 at 4:31AM, officers responded to Caliber Collision located at 14858 Farm Creek Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary in progress. An employee of the business reported to police that he heard a loud noise in the lobby area. Upon checking the disturbance, the employee observed an unknown individual flee from the business. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the business through the front door which was found damaged. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspect who was not located. At this time, no property was reported missing. The suspect was only described as wearing all dark-colored clothing.

Commercial Burglary [Previously Released] – On December 15 at 3:17AM, officers responded to the One Hanson Pharmacy located at 3286 Old Bridge Rd. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an alarm activation. Upon arriving at the business, officers observed damage to the front door. Video surveillance footage showed a white Honda sedan parked in front of the business where three unknown men then got out of the vehicle and walked up to the business. One of the men threw a paving stone through the glass front door before all three suspects entered the business. No property was reported missing.

Incidents
Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle – On Jan. 2, 2022 at 2:34AM, officers responded to the 8000 block of Centreville Rd Manassas (20111) to investigate a shots fired call. The victim, a 29-year-old man, reported to police that he was approached by an unknown man while he was sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot. During the encounter, a verbal alteration ensued before the victim heard two gunshots.

The victim quickly left the area before contacting police. While investigating the incident, officers located damage to the victim’s vehicle consistent with being struck by a projectile. Officers located shell casings in the parking lot. No injuries or other property damage were located. The incident appeared to stem from an altercation earlier in the evening at a nearby establishment. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male wearing a black puffy-style jacket, with black pants and shoes.
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Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703.792.7000 or submit a webtip to: pwcva.gov/policetip.