PWC Police Blotter for Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

Incidents
Armed Robbery – On Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022 at 12:46AM, Prince William County Police Department officers responded to the Dale Forest Apartments located in the 4300 block of Wabash Pl. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed that two victims, a 29-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, made arrangements to purchase narcotics from an unknown person.

While in the above area, an unknown woman entered the vehicle with the victims to conduct the transaction. Shortly after the woman entered the vehicle, two unknown men approached the victim’s vehicle while brandishing firearms. During the encounter, the victims were forced out of the vehicle before the victims’ property was taken. The suspects and the woman all fled the area in a black colored sedan. No injuries were reported. Two phones and an undisclosed amount of money were reported missing.
Suspect Descriptions:
A black male, approximately 35 years old, 5’9” - Last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and black pants
A black male, approximately 35 years old, 5’9” - Last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt
A light skinned black woman, approximately 35 years old, 5’0” - Last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and unknown colored pajama-style pants

Malicious Wounding – On Monday, Feb. 7, 2022   7:10PM, officers responded to the 14100 block of Big Crest Ln. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an initial report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arriving in the area, officers located a 17-year-old male juvenile with what was reported to be a gunshot wound. Officers provided first aid to the victim until rescue personnel arrived at the location. The victim was transported to an area hospital where his injuries were determined to be from an assault and non-life threatening.

Master Police Officer Renee Carr, public information officer, said that the investigation revealed that the victim arranged to meet some acquaintances near the above area to smoke marijuana. While in the area, the victim was approached by multiple black males who demanded his property before assaulting him. During the altercation, one of the suspects brandished a firearm before physically striking the victim with the firearm causing the victim to temporarily lose consciousness. The victim eventually regained consciousness and notified a family member who contacted emergency services.

All of the suspects fled the area prior to police arriving in the location. At no time were shots fired during the incident. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. No property was reported missing. No further suspect description is available at this time.

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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.