County Police give updates, report incidents and arrests

During a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross is asking for the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood or platelets in the weeks ahead, trauma patients, those undergoing cancer treatment, and people with lifelong blood disorders can get the blood they need.

Some arrests involve suspected Fentanyl.

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas, hosted a Civil War Hospital experience with demonstrations, activities and talks about how the Civil War hospital operated for 35 days.

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.