Seven suspects arrested, two suspects wanted in connection with Oct. 29 murder

UPDATE

Murder Investigation *MULTIPLE ARRESTS – On November 9, detectives from the Prince William County Police Homicide Unit and Special Investigations Bureau, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Manassas City Police Department and City of Manassas Park Police Department, attempted to arrest several suspects involved in the murder of Edwin Ivan Chicas which occurred in the 7500 block of Quail Run Ln in Manassas on October 29.

The preliminary investigation into the murder revealed that the victim was fatally shot following an altercation in the above area.

Two men, identified as Marlon Edenilson ARGUETA-FLORES and Gerson Aldair SORTO-RAMIREZ, are alleged to have caused the victim’s death. The investigation further revealed that several other people were also involved in the murder, either as accessories after the fact or as co-conspirators.

Detectives determined this murder was gang related as several of the suspects arrested were identified as members of the criminal gang Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS13, according to Sgt. Jonathan Perok, Prince William County Police Department spokesman.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for eight adults and one juvenile. Seven of those suspects wanted by police were arrested without incident. Authorities also executed multiple search warrants at five residences in connection to this investigation.

          Arrested on November 9:

          Marlon Edenilson ARGUETA-FLORES, 23, of 8329 Shady Grove Cir in Manassas City

          Charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony

          Gerson Aldair SORTO-RAMIREZ, 18, of 8828 Flatbush Ct in Manassas

          Charged with murder

          Omar Javier VILLEGAS-AYALA, 19, of 9450 Locust Terr, #1108, in Manassas Park

          Kevin PORTILLO QUINTANILLA, 18, of 10110 Sabin Dr in Manassas

          Both suspects above were charged with conspiracy to commit a felony

Ana Luisa HERNANDEZ-RAMIREZ, 29, of 9450 Locust Terr, #1108, in Manassas Park

          Tania Manilo HENRIQUEZ-CARRONZA, 24, of 9450 Locust Terr, #1108, in Manassas Park

          Both suspects above were charged with accessory after the fact

Court Date: January 9, 2017

Arrested on November 9: [Juvenile]

A 17-year-old male juvenile of Manassas

Charged with conspiracy to commit a felony

          Wanted:

Kevin Vigil CRUZ, 22, of the 9400 block of Locust Terr in Manassas Park [No photo available]

Carlos Antoni CISNEROS-ESPINAL, 21, of the 10900 block of Coverstone Dr in Manassas [Photo from December 2015]

          Both suspects above are wanted for accessory after the fact

Search Warrant Locations:

·      8329 Shady Grove Cir, City of Manassas
·      8828 Flatbush Ct, Manassas-Prince William County
·      9450 Locust Terr, #1108, City of Manassas Park
·      10110 Sabin Dr, Manassas-Prince William County
·      11052 Camfield Ct, #201, Manassas-Prince William County

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On October 29 at 9:51PM, officers responded to the 7500 block of Quail Run Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shooting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries sustained during the incident. During the shooting, homes and vehicles in the area were also struck by gunfire. No other injuries were reported. The suspect is believed to have fled the scene in an unknown vehicle. No description of the shooter was provided to police. Residents can expect a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation continues. Detectives from the Homicide Unit are currently following up on leads in the investigation. At this time, this shooting does not appear to be random.  More information will be released as it becomes available. This is Prince William County’s 19th homicide for 2016.*

Identified:

The victim in the shooting was identified as Edwin Ivan CHICAS, 22, of Manassas