PW Police charge Triangle truck driver in Sept. 5 fatality involving Woodbridge motorcycle driver

Prince William County Police report recent arrests:

Aggravated Malicious Wounding *ARREST – On Oct. 15, 2024 the suspect, identified as Makahyla Lynn MUTZ, who was sought in connection to the stabbing that was reported to have occurred in 14500 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) on Sept. 9, 2024 was arrested.
Arrested on October 15:
Makahyla Lynn MUTZ, 25, of no fixed address
Charged with aggravated malicious wounding
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Aggravated Malicious Wounding *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED [Previously Released] – On Sept.10, 2024 detectives identified the suspect believed to be involved in the stabbing that was reported to have occurred in the 14500 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) on Sept. 9, 2024. Further investigation revealed the victim and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated when the accused struck, kicked, and then stabbed the victim before the parties separated. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Makahyla Lynn MUTZ. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.

Stabbing Investigation [Previously Released] – On Sept. 9 at 5:05AM, officers responded to the 14500 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 34-year-old man, was involved in an altercation during which he was stabbed and struck. The victim was located by an employee of a nearby business who contacted the police. The victim was treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Officers and a police K-9 searched the area for the suspect(s) who were not located. No additional injuries were reported.

Fatal Crash Investigation *DRIVER CHARGED – On Oct. 9, crash investigators obtained a court summons for a traffic violation, citing the driver of the 2009 Mack roll-off truck in the fatal collision that occurred in the area of Old Bridge Rd near Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge (22192) on Sept. 5.
The investigation revealed the driver of the truck, identified as the accused, failed to maintain his lane which contributed to the collision that killed a 23-year-old Woodbridge woman who was operating a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle. At the time of the collision, the deceased was traveling at a high rate of speed which was also a contributing factor in the crash. Following the investigation, investigators obtained a summons for the accused, identified as Kojo ESSANDOH, who was served on Oct. 15.
Charged on Oct. 15:
Kojo ESSANDOH, 56, of 3940 Towns Square Ct in Triangle
Charged with failure to maintain lane
Court Date: Pending | Status: Released on Court Summons
Identified:
The deceased operator was identified as Melanie Ruby MORALES, 23, of Woodbridge.

Fatal Crash Investigation [Previously Released] – On Sept. 5, 2024 at 3:27PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the area of Old Bridge Rd. near Occoquan Rd. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a crash involving a motorcycle. The investigation revealed the operator of a 2023 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling westbound on Old Bridge Rd. approaching Occoquan Rd. at a high rate of speed when the operator lost control and separated from the motorcycle before sliding under and being run over by a 2009 Roll-off Dumpster truck.
The motorcycle operator was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Mack truck remained at the scene and was not injured. Investigators determined speed was a factor in the collision. Crash investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact police. The investigation continues.
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Incidents
Strangulation | Brandishing a Firearm (Domestic) – On Oct. 14, 2024 at 9:50PM,Prince William County Police officers responded to investigate a domestic that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 12400 block of Manchester Way in Woodbridge (22192) on Oct. 13. The investigation revealed the victim, a 24-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the accused pointed a firearm at the victim before placing his hands around her neck. The accused also struck the victim before the parties eventually separated. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Anthony Jermone HARVEY. Attempts to locate the accused were unsuccessful.
Wanted:
Anthony Jermone HARVEY, 27, of the 12400 block of Manchester Way in Woodbridge
Described as a black male, 5’11”, 130 lbs with black hair and brown eyes
Wanted for strangulation, brandishing a firearm, and domestic assault & battery
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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.