Victim dies after being stabbed with knife in Dumfries; suspect charged with 2nd degree murder

Murder Investigation – On Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 8:12PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a residence located in the 4000 block of White Haven Dr in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a stabbing, according to First Sgt. Jonathan Perok, public information officer. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 27-year-old woman, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated while inside the home. During the encounter, the accused retrieved a knife and stabbed the victim in the upper body. A witness to the incident attempted to render aid to the victim until rescue personnel arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The accused was detained by officers at the scene. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Rollanda Latavia GARRETT, was arrested.
Arrested on March 13:
Rollanda Latavia GARRETT, 34, of 4011 White Haven Dr in Dumfries
Charged with second degree murder
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond