UPDATE: Suspects arrested in connection with shooting and carjacking

Incidents and arrests released on: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

**UPDATES**

Aggravated Malicious Wounding | Carjacking *ARRESTS – On August 26th at 11:36AM, officers responded to the area of Waterway Dr and Spring Branch Blvd in Dumfries (22025) after receiving reports of a possible sighting of DeWayne WILLIAMS who was wanted in connection to a shooting incident which occurred at the McDonald’s on Dale Blvd on August 25th. The caller reported to police that the suspect was last seen climbing over a fence in the area. Officers were in the area on an unrelated call and also observed the suspect running through the neighborhood on Yorktown Dr. The area of was immediately locked down by police after the sighting was confirmed to be Williams. After a nearly 5 hour search, an officer on the perimeter spotted the suspect running on Silvan Glen Dr shortly after 4:00PM. The officer gave chase and numerous other officers, including a police K-9, were able to surround the suspect and take him into custody without further incident. Later that same evening, the second suspect identified as Jamie BOWYER turned herself into police. The carjacking part of this incident remains under investigation.

This extensive search included officers from multiple units of the Prince William County Police Department, including SWAT and K-9 officers, as well as, deputies from the Prince William County Sheriff’s Office. Marine assistance was provided by the Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue, the Stafford Sheriff’s Office and the Fairfax County Police Department. Air assistance was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department and the US Customs & Border Protection Office of Air and Marine.

We would like to thank our law enforcement partners for their assistance in this search.
We would also want to thank the residents of the Montclair area for their patience and understanding during the search for this suspect.

Arrested on August 26th:
DeWayne Andrew WILLIAMS, 28, of the 14428 Belvedere Dr in Woodbridge
Charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court date: October 17, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Jamie Lea BOWYER, 31, of the 15 Mary Dr in Stafford
Charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court date: October 17, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Aggravated Malicious Wounding | Carjacking [Previously Released] – On August 25th at 6:49PM, officers responded to the McDonald’s located at 2891 Dale Blvd in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 23 year old man of Woodbridge, made arrangements to meet with a female acquaintance, identified as Jamie BOWYER, in the parking lot of the above location. Once there, the female suspect was in the company of another man, identified as DeWayne WILLIAMS.

During the encounter, WILLIAMS shot the victim in the face and both suspects fled the area. After being shot, the victim went into the McDonald’s where police were contacted. The victim was flown to area hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

A description of the suspect vehicle was obtained and a responding officer spotted the vehicle matching the description on Neabsco Mills Rd. Before the officer could stop the vehicle, the driver, believed to be WILLIAMS, drove into the parking lot of nearby Freedom HS and fled on foot. At that point, BOWYER was not in the vehicle with WILLIAMS.

The two suspects are believed to have separated following the initial incident. Officers set up a perimeter around the high school and used a police K-9 to search for the suspect. During the search, officers learned that the suspect possibly carjacked a second victim in the area of Neabsco Mills Rd and Dale Blvd. That victim, a 26 year old man of Triangle, reported to police that he was flagged down by an unknown man while driving on Neabsco Mills Rd. The male suspect opened the passenger side door and got into the vehicle.

A verbal altercation ensued between the two men and during the interaction the suspect forced the victim to drive him away from the area. Once in the area of Jefferson Davis Hwy and Delaware Dr, the suspect got out of the vehicle and continued to flee on foot towards the Misty Ridge Apartment Complex. Officers set up a perimeter around this location and used multiple police K-9’s to search for the suspect. After an extensive search using the K-9’s, officers began a methodical, door-to-door search of the complex and nearby neighborhood.

This search concluded shortly before 3:00AM. Officers also checked multiple addresses where the suspect was known to frequent. Following the investigation, both suspects were identified and warrants were obtained in connection to the shooting incident. The whereabouts of WILLIAMS and BOWYER are currently unknown. WILLIAMS should be considered armed and dangerous. If encountered, do not approach and contact police immediately. The investigation into both incidents continues.

**INCIDENTS**

Residential Burglary – On August 25th at 2:17PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 14700 block of Forestdale Ave in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary to a home under renovation. The property owner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 4:00PM on August 22nd and 12:00PM on August 24th. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured window. A paint sprayer, valued around $350, was reported missing.

Attempted Residential Burglary – On August 26th at 11:52PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 10200 block of Moss Tower Pl in Bristow (20136) to investigate an attempted. The homeowner reported to police that she was asleep in her bedroom when she heard a noise coming from the rear of the home. After hearing the noise, the homeowner contacted police. Officers arrived at the home and discovered a rear window screen which was bent. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing. The homeowner did not see the suspect and could not provide a description to police.

**ARRESTS**

Strangulation – On August 27th at 1:30AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15300 block of Gunsmith Tr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic assault. The investigation revealed that the victim, an 11 year old girl, was choked with a belt by the accused, a known acquaintance, following a verbal altercation. The belt broke and the victim ran to a bed room where she called another family member who then contacted police. Minor injuries were reported. The accused remained at home and was detained without further incident. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on August 23rd:
Demetria Michelle BOWLES, 37, of the 15300 block of Gunsmith Tr in Woodbridge
Charged with strangulation
Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Strangulation | Domestic Assault & Battery – On August 27th at 12:33AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3900 block of Desoto Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 23 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 assaulted the victim, knocking her to the ground. At one point, the accused began to choke the victim. Minor injuries were reported. The accused remained at home and was detained without further incident. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested on August 27th:
Aristides MONTALVO III, 28, of the 3900 block of Desoto Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with strangulation and domestic assault & battery
Court date: pending | Bond: unavailable

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