On Friday, July 21, 2023 the juvenile suspect sought in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old man that occurred in the 14100 block of Big Crest Ln. in Woodbridge (22191) on Tuesday, July 18, was arrested.

The investigation revealed the victim, identified as an 18-year-old man, and a juvenile acquaintance were in the above area when the victim was shot in the upper body. After the shooting, the acquaintance contacted police to report his friend had been shot before disconnecting and leaving the area. Officers initially responded and checked the area but were unable to locate the involved parties or a crime scene.

The investigation revealed the victim, a 21-year-old man, and two acquaintances were inside the home, passing around a handgun. While handling the weapon, one of the acquaintances to the victim, identified as the accused, neglectfully discharged the handgun, firing a round and striking the victim in the chest.

While continuing to investigate the robbery that was reported to have occurred at Woodbridge High School at 3001 Old Bridge Rd., Lake Ridge, on June 12, 2023, the School Resource Officer (SRO) identified and obtained petitions for the four juvenile suspects involved and recovered the victim’s jacket.

While continuing the investigation into the robbery that was reported to have occurred at Woodbridge High School at 3001 Old Bridge Rd. in Woodbridge (22192) on June 12, 2023, the School Resource Officer (SRO) identified and obtained petitions for the four juvenile suspects involved and recovered the victim’s jacket.

Total of six charged after police arrested two more in connection with June 14 incident in Freedom high school boys bathroom.

The Office of the Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Amy Ashworth reports that on July 6, 2023, the Honorable Judge James A. Willett of the Prince William County Circuit Court found Gentil Mwenze Banze guilty of DWI-Involuntary Manslaughter in a June 2022 accident that occurred on Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge following his guilty plea to the charge.

Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth has announced the sentencing of Robert Coltrain, 27, related to the murder of Brian Trotter which occurred in Prince William County, VA on or about Oct. 17, 2020.