PWC Police issue statement regarding the arrest of Rodney Darnell Whitehead, Jr.

According to Sgt. Perok, officers acted in good faith that, at the time, the man in custody was the same man matching the information provided.”

Now, “the police department is also confident in confirming that Mr. Whitehead’s identify was falsely provided to police during the investigation. The police department is currently seeking the identity of the man involved in the incident.’‘

“Since the identifying information provided by the arrestee during the investigation was apparently false, the police department is working with the Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office to clear Mr. Whitehead from this investigation. The police department regrets the impact these events had on Mr. Whitehead and his family,” Perok stated.