Two charged in alleged abduction-gang participation near Rixlew and Sudley

Abduction | Gang Participation – On October 25, detectives with the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force (NVRGTF) concluded an investigation into a gang related abduction that was reported to have occurred in the area of Rixlew Ln and Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) on May 7.

The investigation revealed that the victim, a 17-year-old male, was riding a bicycle in the above area when he was approached by a vehicle occupied by several acquaintances. During the encounter, the occupants of the vehicle surrounded the victim before one of the suspects brandished a handgun and made threats towards the victim. The suspects prevented the victim from leaving the area before eventually fleeing in the vehicle. No injuries were reported and no property was taken.

During the investigation, detectives were able to identify three of the suspects as members of the criminal street gang Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, according to the police report. Following the investigation, two of the suspects were located and arrested on October 25.

One of the suspects, now identified as an 18-year-old male, is being charged as a juvenile since he was 17-years-old at the time of the incident. Attempts to locate a third suspect, identified as a 15-year-old male, have been unsuccessful. All parties were known to one another. The investigation continues.

Arrested on October 25:
Kevin Oswaldo DURAN REYES, 18, of 7591 Gales Ct, Apt 201, in Manassas
Charged with abduction, brandishing a firearm, assault & battery, and 2 counts of gang participation
Court Date: December 6, 2018 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
 
An 18-year-old male of Manassas [Charged as a Juvenile]
Charged with abduction, assault & battery, and 2 counts of gang participation
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
               
Wanted: [Juvenile]
A 15-year-old male of Manassas
Wanted for abduction, assault & battery, and 2 counts of gang participation

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Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: http://www.pwcgov.org/policetip