Two arrested in Maryland in connection with Veterans Day homicide in Woodbridge

Murder Investigation *ARRESTS – On November 14th, detectives from the Homicide Unit arrested a suspect, identified as Bernard WINESTOCK, in connection to the murder of Zachary METER which occurred in the 14400 block of Village Dr in Woodbridge on Nov. 11, 2015.

This suspect was driving a vehicle allegedly used in the incident. The vehicle was located in Fort Washington, MD and was stopped by Prince George’s County Police leading to his arrest.

On November 17th, detectives learned of a second suspect involved in the incident, identified as Diamonte MARBURY. Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of this suspect who was subsequently located and arrested in Maryland on November 18th by Prince George’s County Police.

Both men remain in custody in Maryland pending extradition back to Virginia.

Detectives have determined that this incident stemmed from a narcotics transaction and are continuing the investigation to identify additional suspects involved.

          Arrested on November 18th: [No Photo Available]

Diamonte Cordell MARBURY, 21, of 2504 Corning Ave, apt. #4 in Fort Washington, MD

Charged with murder

          Court Date: Pending | Status: Pending Extradition

          Arrested on November 14th: [No Photo Available]

Bernard Joseph WINESTOCK, 21, of 2504 Corning Ave, apt. #4 in Fort Washington, MD

          Charged with murder principle in the 2nd degree

          Court Date: Pending | Status: Pending Extradition

Homicide Investigation [Previously Released] – On November 11th at 10:50PM, officers responded to the 14400 block of Village Dr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male victim in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  A female acquaintance of the victim was also on scene but not injured. Currently detectives do not believe this is random. More information will be released when available. The investigation continues. This is Prince William County’s 8th homicide of 2015.*

Identified: The victim was identified as Zachary Blaise METER, 20, of Woodbridge