PWC Police Beat 1/28/13

**ARRESTS**

On January 27th at 9:09PM, police responded to the CVS located at 15250 Washington St in Haymarket (20169) for a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown, masked man entered the store then lit and threw a smoke bomb. The man then approached the counter, displayed a handgun and demanded pills from the pharmacy area. The man held 2 employees and a customer in the rear of the store where he continued to demand pills. The man eventually fled the store. No injuries were reported and no property was taken. A police K-9 and helicopter were utilized in the search for the suspects.

At 9:55PM, a separate robbery was reported at the 7-11 located at 4075 Sudley Rd in Haymarket (20169). There, employees reported to police that an unknown, masked man entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The man took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency before fleeing the store. No injuries were reported. A short time later, officers located the suspect vehicle in the area of Shelter Manor Ln.

As officers attempted to detain the occupants, 1 fled on foot. Two additional suspects were detained at the scene. The suspect who fled was eventually located and arrested a short distance away from the scene. The investigation revealed that all 3 males were involved in both robberies, however, only 1 of the males, a juvenile, entered both stores to commit the robberies. The 2 remaining suspects waited nearby in a vehicle.

Arrested on January 27th: (Juvenile)
A 17 year old male of Manassas
Charged with [in connection to the CVS robbery] attempted robbery, using a firearm in commission of a felony, 3 counts of abduction, wearing a mask in a public place and possessing an explosive device
Charged with [in connection to the 7-11 robbery] robbery, using a firearm in commission of a felony and wearing a mask in public
Court date unavailable, held at a Juvenile Detention Facility

Arrested on January 27th:
Adam Doyle JUSTICE, 21, of 4564 MacKenzie Ct in Warrenton
Charged with [in connection to the CVS robbery] attempted robbery and using a firearm in commission of a felony
Charged with [in connection to the 7-11 robbery] robbery and using a firearm in commission of a felony
Court date set for March 20, 2013, held WITHOUT bond

Arrested on January 27th: 
Adam Joseph GIZINSKI, 19, of 3911 Clifton Manor Pl in Haymarket
Charged with [in connection to the CVS robbery] attempted robbery and using a firearm in commission of a felony
Charged with [in connection to the 7-11 robbery] robbery and using a firearm in commission of a felony
Court date set for March 20, 2013, held WITHOUT bond

Reckless Handling of a Firearm | Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling – On January 26th at 2:00PM, police responded to the 11800 block of Nokes Rd in Nokesville (20182) for a shooting into an occupied dwelling call. Occupants reported to police that they were sitting in their living room when they heard the sound of glass breaking. Upon checking out the noise, the occupants discovered, what appeared to be, a bullet hole. Officers determined that the round came from an address on Marstellar Dr where the accused was located. The investigation revealed that the accused and a 16 year old female were outside targeting practicing when a round struck the other residence. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on January 26th:
Amberly Elizabeth MITCHELL, 34, of 12910 Marstellar Dr in Nokesville
Charged with reckless handling of a firearm, shooting into an occupied dwelling and contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Court date and bond information unavailable

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On January 27th at 10:15PM, police responded to the 14300 block of Ferndale Rd in Woodbridge (22193) for a shots fired call. Several callers reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area. Officers arrived and located were the shots originated. The investigation revealed that the accused was involved in a verbal altercation with another member of the residence. The altercation took place in front of the residence. During the encounter, the accused fired a handgun into the air. No one was struck and no property damage was reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on January 27th:
Terrel Xavier DOWNING, 24, of 14324 Ferndale Rd in Woodbridge
Charged with reckless handling of a firearm
Court date set for March 19, 2013, held on a $3,000 secured bond

Attempted Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On January 25th at 8:21PM, police responded to the 4000 block of Camelot Ct in Dumfries (22025) for a suspicious person. Caller reported to police that there was an unknown man walking around the neighborhood knocking on doors. Police located the man, identified as the accused, sitting in a vehicle in the above area. As officers approached, the accused exited the vehicle and appeared intoxicated.  During the arrest, the accused began to kick and spit towards officers. No injuries were reported.
Arrested on January 25th: (No Photo Available)
Harold Alton THOMAS, 23, of 4160 Agency Lp in Triangle
Charged with attempted assault & battery on LEO, resisting arrest and intoxication in public
Court date set for March 8, 2013, held WITHOUT bond

Filing a False Police Report – On January 24th at 11:45PM, police responded to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred in the 8700 block of Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109). The victim, now the accused, initially reported to police that he was in the area above when he was approached by an unknown man with a knife. The accused stated he attempted to disarm the man when he was cut, causing an injury to his arm. Following the encounter, the man supposedly fled the area. The accused was transported to an area hospital where police were contacted. Officers were able to determine that no robbery took place and that the accused struck a tree with his fist following an argument with a friend.
Arrested on January 24th:
Jose Alonso RAMIREZ, 21, of 17 Johnny Cake Ln in Harpers Ferry, WV
Charged with filing a false police report
Court date set for April 5, 2013, held on a $1,000 secured bond

**INCIDENTS**

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On January 26th at 1:34AM, police responded to the Inns of Virginia located at 951 Annapolis Way in Woodbridge (22191) for a shots fired call. Caller reported to police that someone had fired multiple rounds in the parking lot. Officers arrived and located shell casings and a broken window on a vehicle. No suspects were located and no injuries were reported.

Commercial Burglary – On January 27th at 5:39AM, police responded to the Smokeyshope located at 7565 Centreville Rd in Manassas (20111) for a burglary in progress. Caller reported to police that 3 unknown men were seen running from the above business. Officers arrived and discovered that a large window had been broken out. Property valued around, $300, was reported missing.

Residential Burglary – On January 26th at 9:47PM, police responded to the 15100 block of Jarrell Pl in Woodbridge (22193) for a burglary. Homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 9:30AM and 6:45PM. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured door. Jewelry, valued around $16,000, was reported missing.

Attempted Residential Burglary – On January 26th at 1:12PM, police responded to the 3800 block of Clore Pl in Woodbridge (22192) for an attempted burglary. Homeowner reported to police that between 11:30AM and 2:10PM, an unknown person(s) attempted to enter the residence through a front door which was damaged. No property was reported missing.

Attempted Residential Burglary – On January 26th at 7:30AM, police responded to the 9500 block of Bonair Dr in Manassas (20109) for an attempted burglary. Homeowner reported to police that at around 2:15AM that morning, she heard a noise coming from a lower level of the residence. Later, the homeowner noticed damage to a rear screen door. No entry was made into the residence and no property was reported missing.

Attempted Residential Burglary – On January 25th at 6:11PM, police responded to the 12500 block of Oakwood Dr in Woodbridge (22192) for an attempted burglary. Homeowner reported to police that between 7:30AM and 6:11PM, an unknown person(s) attempted to enter the residence through There were no signs of forced entry into the residence and no property was reported missing.