Police K-9 and Fairfax County police helicopter search for suspect in wounding case

Incidents and arrests released by Prince William County VA on: Tuesday, February 24, 2015

**INCIDENTS**

Malicious Wounding | Attempted Malicious Wounding – On February 23rd at 10:20PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 11900 block of Hilltop Dr in Manassas (20111) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 43 year old woman of Manassas, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in verbal argument which escalated. During the encounter, the accused assaulted the victim and pushed her onto a nearby couch. While on the couch, the accused began to shake the victim before biting one of her fingers. Three other occupants of the home attempted to separate both parties. At that point, the accused pulled out a knife and attempted to cut one of the other occupants. No contact was made. The accused was eventually removed from the home and police were contacted. The initial victim sustained a wound to her finger. Other minor injuries were reported. A police K-9 and a Fairfax County police helicopter searched for the suspect. Following the investigation, officers obtained warrants for the arrest of the accused.
Wanted: [Photo from January 2015]
Chris Leroy DOWNS, Jr., 40, of the 11900 block of Hilltop Dr in Manassas
Described as a white male, 5’6”, 165lbs with a medium build, blue eyes, graying beard and bald
Wanted for 1 count of malicious wounding, 1 count of attempted malicious wounding, and 2 counts of assault & battery

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On February 23rd at 5:27PM, officers responded to the area of Smoketown Rd and Old Bridge Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shots fired call. The caller reported to police that they were waiting in traffic behind a blue, 4-door sedan when the driver displayed a handgun outside of their window and fired a round into a nearby wooded area. The firearm was never pointed at the caller or any other person. There was a business in close proximity of where the round was fired. No property damage or other complaints were reported. Officers checked the area and located a shell casing in the roadway.

Residential Burglary – On February 23rd at 4:29PM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 14300 block of Westminister Ln in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a burglary. The resident of the apartment reported to police that the burglary occurred between 5:00PM on February 20th and 4:29PM on February 23rd. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the apartment. A gaming console, laptop, camera and necklace were reported missing.

**END**

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