PWC Police search for suspect in Lake Ridge abduction/strangulation case

**UPDATES**

Narcotics Investigation *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On January 28th, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit concluded the following narcotics investigation involving Marijuana. As a result of the investigation the following arrest was made without incident. Due to an ongoing investigation the following arrest information was previously withheld.
Arrested on January 28th:
Rimsey Jude BALTHAZAR, 25, of 16318 Taconic Cl in Dumfries
Charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana
Court date: April 11, 2014 l Bond: $5,000 secured [at the time of arrest]

Narcotics Investigation [Previously Released] – On January 28th, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit concluded a narcotics investigation involving marijuana.  As a result of the investigation two search warrants were obtained and executed in the 14400 block of Falmouth Ct and the 4600 block of Charlton Ct, both in Woodbridge (22193).  As a result of the investigation marijuana, firearms and other evidence were recovered.  The following arrests were also made without incident.

**INCIDENTS**

Strangulation l Abduction – On March 16th at 10:01PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 12500 block of Plymouth Ct in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a report of threatening phone calls. The victim, a 19 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused displayed a knife and pushed the victim into a room of the residence. While inside the room, the accused choked the victim and refused to let her leave. A female acquaintance of the victim, also present in the residence at the time of the altercation, attempted to intervene. At that point, the victim was able to escape to another room. The victim was ultimately able to contact police when the accused fled from the residence. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained warrants for the accused. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.
Wanted: [No photo available]
Bernaldo Islander MALDONADO-GIRON, 19, of 12517 Plymouth Ct in Woodbridge
Described as white male, 5’6”, 150lbs with medium build, black hair, brown eyes
Wanted for strangulation, abduction, preventing a call to 9-1-1, and threatening phone calls

Malicious Wounding – On March 16th at 11:57PM, officers responded to the 1200 block of Hale Ct in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 30 year old woman of Stafford, reported to police that she was delivering a pizza to an address in the above area and was approached by two unknown males with baseball bats. During the encounter, the suspects assaulted the victim. The men made no attempt to relieve the victim of cash or personal items prior to fleeing from the area on foot.  A police K-9 was used to search for suspects. Attempts to locate the suspects were unsuccessful. The victim was treated at an area hospital for significant, but non-life threatening injuries.  The investigation continues.
Suspect Descriptions:
Two males, unknown race – no further description
Last seen wearing dark clothing

Residential Burglary – On March 14th at 8:52PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13100 block of Rock Ridge Pl in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 3:00PM and 8:40PM. There were no signs of forced entry in the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through a secured door, possibly with a key.  An iPad, several cameras, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency, total value around $2,000, were reported missing. 

Residential Burglary – On March 14th at 2:09PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 12800 block of Kingswell Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 6:30AM and 8:30PM on March 13th. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured sliding glass door.  No items were reported missing.

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**ARRESTS**

Indecent Exposure – On March 15th at 6:36PM, officers responded to the parking lot of Kohl’s located at 13725 Foulgers Square in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a report of an indecent exposure. The caller reported to police that an unknown man, later identified as the accused, was sitting in a vehicle near a store entrance. While sitting inside the vehicle, the man was seen exposing himself. Through the investigation, the same suspect was linked to a similar incident on another occasion. The man left the area prior to police arriving at the location. Officers were eventually able to locate the suspect in a nearby parking lot. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without further incident.
Arrested on March 15th: [No photo available]
Carlos Michael SORIANO, 24, of 4226 Gibson Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with 2 counts of indecent exposure
Court date: April 8, 2014 l Status: released with summons

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Anyone with information regarding the incidents in this report is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.