$130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say $130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say
$130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say A pair of out-of-state scammers are facing charges after allegedly swindling a 77-year-old Virginia woman out of more than $130,000 in a months-long scheme, according to Prince William County police. The elaborate hoax started in March 2024, when the Woodbridge woman received a call from a man who claimed she had won a massive cash prize and a brand-new car—but first, she had to pay some fees to claim her winnings. Over the next several months, detectives say the scammers manipulated the woman into sending money in various forms, opening multiple bank accounts, and even handing over debit c…
Woman Ran Over Friend During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say Woman Ran Over Friend During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Ran Over Friend During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A Northern Virginia woman is on the run after allegedly assaulting an acquaintance and running her over with a car during a heated altercation, police said. Cecilia Anne Keefer, 34, is wanted on multiple charges following an incident that played out early on Thursday, Feb. 27 at Linden Park Apartments in Triangle, according to Prince William County Police. Specifically, Keefer is wanted for:  Aggravated malicious wounding; Felony hit and run; Assault and battery. Officers responded to the 3600 block of Jurgensen Drive around 2 a.m. for a reported assault. They found a 23-year-old wom…
Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police
Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police A Virginia man didn't evade the police for long and is behind bars  after allegedly attacking a tow truck driver twice in one morning—once biting him and later breaking his glasses, police said. Dorell Montea Farmer, 25, was wanted for malicious wounding, assault and battery, as well as destruction of property following the violent encounters in Woodbridge and along Richmond Highway on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Prince William County Police. On Friday, Feb. 28, authorities announced that he was arrested in the 16600 block of River Ridge Boulevard in Woodbridge. The drama unfolde…
Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police
Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Woodbridge: Police A Virginia man is on the run after allegedly attacking a tow truck driver twice in one morning—once biting him and later breaking his glasses, police said. Dorell Montea Farmer, 25, is wanted for malicious wounding, assault and battery, as well as destruction of property following the violent encounters in Woodbridge and along Richmond Highway on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Prince William County Police. The drama unfolded around 10:30 a.m. when a tow truck operator was in the process of repossessing a vehicle in the 16600 block of River Ridge Boulevard.  That’s when Farmer, the v…
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says A wanted Manassas man is behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase—hitting speeds of 100 mph—with a woman trapped inside his truck, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Devante R. Payne, 31, was driving a Mitsubishi SUV westbound on I-66 around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when officers with the Blue Ridge Gang and Drug Task Force attempted a traffic stop for improper registration. But instead of pulling over, Payne floored it, sparking a reckless pursuit that reached 100 mph, investigators said. The chase continued onto Leeds Manor Road, whe…
Students Sold Magic Mushroom-Laced Candy At Hylton High School: Police Students Sold Magic Mushroom-Laced Candy At Hylton High School: Police
Students Sold Magic Mushroom-Laced Candy At Hylton High School: Police Two Woodbridge teenagers are facing serious charges after allegedly selling candy bars laced with a controlled substance to fellow students at Hylton High School, according to Prince William County Police. An investigation was launched last week, when a School Resource Officer assigned to the building was notified of a pair distributing the items. Police say that on Friday, Feb. 14, two 17-year-old students—one male and one female—reportedly sold candy bars suspected of containing psilocybin mushrooms, a hallucinogenic substance, to another student on school grounds. The scheme came to lig…
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Dumfries: Police Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Dumfries: Police
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Dumfries: Police An 18-year-old driver was killed after his speeding Audi veered into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV in Dumfries, authorities announced. Mihai-Mario Stoica, of Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Sunday, Feb. 16 crash near Dumfries Road and Van Buren Road, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Stoica was driving a 2013 Audi A7 above the posted speed limit when he lost control, crossed the median, and slammed head-on into a 2024 Cadillac Escalade traveling in the opposite direction around 10:30 p.m. A 25-year-old passenger in Stoica’s vehicle…
Manassas Man, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police Manassas Man, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police
Manassas Man, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police A 33-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a road in Virginia outside of the crosswalk, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to the area of Nokesville Road and Sowder Village Square in Nokesville shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, after receiving reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators determined that Donte Antonio Carter, of Manassas, was attempting to cross Nokesville Road outside of a crosswalk while wearing dark-colored clothing when he was struck by a 2024 Nissan Sentra traveling southbound. Moments…
GREAT ESCAPE: Teens Attack Staffer, Steal Keys At Juvenile Facility In Manassas, Police Say GREAT ESCAPE: Teens Attack Staffer, Steal Keys At Juvenile Facility In Manassas, Police Say
Great Escape: Teens Attack Staffer, Steal Keys At Juvenile Facility In Manassas, Police Say Three teenage residents at a Manassas juvenile shelter planned and carried out an attack on a staff member, stealing his keys before fleeing the facility, police said. Officers responded to the Molinari Juvenile Shelter on Wellington Road around 9:25 p.m. on Jan. 25 after reports of a strong-arm robbery, according to Prince William County Police on Wednesday. Molinari Juvenile Shelter in Manassas Google Maps street view Investigators determined that the three juveniles—a 13-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 17-year-old—conspired to assault the staff member before carrying out their pla…
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after allegedly throwing an infant to the ground during a domestic altercation in Prince William County, authorities said. Jakea Nyeer Adaun Woodley, 31, was arrested after officers responded to the Oasis at Montclair Apartments on Middleton Loop in Dumfries around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Woodley was holding the baby while arguing with a family member when she suddenly threw the child to the ground. The infant suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene.…
Manassas Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police Manassas Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police
Manassas Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police A high-speed crash in Prince William County ended in tragedy when a pickup truck veered into oncoming traffic, slammed into another vehicle, and flipped multiple times, authorities said. The deadly collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the area of Aden Road and Parkgate Drive in Nokesville, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators determined that 29-year-old Manassas man David Joseph Russell Callen was speeding southbound in a 2008 Nissan Titan when he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a 2022 Subaru Outback traveling in the opposit…
Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Woodbridge, Police Say Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Woodbridge, Police Say
Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Woodbridge, Police Say A 29-year-old Woodbridge man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing officers and attempting to strike one with a stolen vehicle in a busy shopping center just days before Christmas, authorities said. Police responded to a parking lot in the 2800 block of Potomac Mills Circle shortly before 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 after receiving a notification about a stolen vehicle out of Pennsylvania, according to a Prince William County Police spokesperson. The unoccupied vehicle was located in the lot, and officers set up surveillance.  Shortly after, Jorge Ariel Pereira, his female a…