Reward offered for suspect in May 28 “threatening messages” case

Strangulation | Malicious Wounding | Threats by Electronic Means *REWARD offered

On June 23 at 4:44PM, Strangulation | Malicious Wounding | Threats by Electronic Means *REWARD – On June 23 at 4:44PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to investigate threatening messages that were reported to have occurred at the Bayvue Apartments located in the 1300 block of Bayside Ave. in Woodbridge (22191) on May 28.

While investigating, the officers determined that an assault occurred prior to the messages being sent and that detectives with the Special Victims Bureau had assumed the investigation. The victim, a 44-year-old woman, reported to police that on May 26, while at the above address, a verbal altercation escalated when an acquaintance, identified as the accused, struck her with a glass bottle.

During the altercation, the accused grabbed the victim’s throat before striking and kicking her several times. The parties eventually separated. On May 28, the accused sent the victim messages threatening to kill her and her family. The victim eventually responded to the police station to report the incidents. The victim reported she sustained significant injuries during the altercation.

While investigating, Master Police Officer Renee Carr said the detectives were made aware of a separate attempted burglary incident that occurred on May 10. The investigation into the attempted burglary revealed that the accused damaged the victim’s front door while trying to gain entry into the residence. No entry was made, and no property was reported missing. Following the investigations, arrest warrants were obtained for the accused, identified as Terrance Lemartre WRIGHT.

In partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service, a $2,000 reward has been offered for any information leading to apprehension of the individual sought in connection to this incident. More information will be released when available.

Wanted:  Terrance Lemartre WRIGHT, 41, of the 4700 block of Headrick Ln. in Woodbridge
Described as a black male, 5’8”, 220lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and tattoos on his neck and both arms
Wanted for strangulation, malicious wounding, threats by electronic means, and attempted burglary