**UPDATES**
Crash – Fatality *CHARGE FILED – On November 15th, after an extensive investigation, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit obtained a charge against the driver in reference to the fatal pedestrian crash which occurred in the 14000 block of Spriggs Rd in Woodbridge on September 6th. The investigation revealed that texting was not a factor that led to this crash.
Charged on November 15th: [Juvenile]
A 17 year old female of Manassas
Charged with reckless driving
Court date: January 5, 2014 | Status: released
Crash – Fatality [Previously Released] – On September 6th at 2:55PM, police responded to the 14000 block of Spriggs Rd in Woodbridge (22193) for a crash. The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2008 Ford Mustang was traveling northbound on Spriggs Rd when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a bicyclist on the sidewalk in front of Hylton High School. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The investigation into the cause of the crash is still under investigation. No charges have been placed at this time.
Identified:
The bicyclist has been identified as Joseph James CALLAHAN Jr., 66, of Woodbridge
**INCIDENTS**
Armed Robbery – On November 20th at 12:39AM, police responded to the area of Telegraph Rd and Potomac Mills Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred on November 17th at around 10:30PM. The victim, a 22 year old man of Ohio, reported to police that he was walking in the area above when he was approached by an unknown man. During the encounter, the man displayed a handgun and demanded money. The man took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency from the victim before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported.
Suspect Description:
Black male, unknown age, 6’0”, 220lbs – no further description
No clothing description provided
Strangulation | Abduction – On November 18th at 10:58AM, police responded to a residence located in the 16700 block of Chowning Ct in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic incident. The victim, a 20 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused threw the victim to the floor and prevented her from leaving the residence. After a brief struggle the victim was able to break free. Later in the day, the two were involved in another altercation. During this encounter, the accused began to choke the victim. After the assault, the victim left the residence and contacted police. Following the investigation, officers obtained warrants against the accused.
Wanted: [Photo from June 2012]
Yonata Ayalew STAFFNEY, 34, of the 16700 block of Chowning Ct in Woodbridge
Described as a black male, 6’3”, 275lbs with a heavy build, black hair, and brown eyes
Wanted for strangulation and abduction
Residential Burglary – On November 19th at 7:34PM, police responded to a residence located in the 8100 block of Tall Timber Dr in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 6:30AM and 5:33PM on November 18th. There were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry is believed to have been made through an unsecured door. A gaming console with games, a watch, and other miscellaneous property, total valued around $2,000, were reported missing.
Attempted Residential Burglary – On November 19th at 12:00PM, police responded to a residence located in the 2500 block of Blue Pool Dr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an attempted burglary. The homeowner reported to police that at around 11:00AM, he heard a noise coming from a basement level door. When the homeowner went to check on the noise, he observed an unknown man standing just outside the door. When the man saw the homeowner, he fled on foot. No entry was made into the home and no property was reported missing.
Suspect Description:
Black male, between 18 & 25 years of age, 6’0”, 150lbs with a thin build, medium complexion, black hair, brown eyes, and a goatee
No clothing description provided
Attempted Commercial Burglary – On November 19th at 8:05AM, police responded to the Old Hickory Golf Course located at 11921 Chanceford Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an attempted burglary. The manager of the business reported to police that the burglary occurred between 10:00PM on November 18th and 6:00AM on November 19th. Entry was made into a golf cart room through a door which had been forced open. No property was reported missing.
**ARRESTS**
Malicious Wounding – On November 20th at 2:18AM, police responded to the parking lot of Queens Gambit located at 12730 Black Forest Ln in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a stabbing resulting from a fight. Officers arrived and located the victim, a 23 year old man of Woodbridge, suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. The investigation revealed that the victim and an unknown man were involved in a physical altercation in the parking lot. The altercation escalated and travelled through the parking lot, towards the roadway before the parties were separated. Once separated the victim realized he had been stabbed during the fight. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was flown to an area hospital. Detectives were able to quickly develop a suspect in the case, identifying him as the accused. The accused was located and detained without incident at a residence on Oust Ln shortly after 8:00AM this morning
Arrested on November 20th:
Justin Ryan TAYLOR, 26, of 14507 Fullerton Rd in Woodbridge
Charged with malicious wounding
Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
Malicious Wounding – On November 19th at 9:14AM, police responded to a residence located in the 8100 block of Leland Rd in Manassas (20111) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 39 year old man of Manassas, reported to police that he and the accused, a known acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused picked up a metal rod and struck the victim multiple times. After the assault, the accused left the residence where he encountered officers responding to the scene. The accused was detained without further incident. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
Arrested in November 19th:
Floyd Lester DEAVERS, 55, of no fixed address
Charged with malicious wounding
Court date: unavailable | Bond: unavailable
Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] | Resisting Arrest – On November 17th at 10:41PM, police responded the 12400 block of Dillingham Sq in Woodbridge (22192) after receiving reports of a man with a gun at Brittney’s Restaurant. The caller reported to police that an unknown man was intoxicated and had brandished a firearm at bouncers inside the bar. Officers arrived at the shopping center and located the man, later identified as the accused, walking through the parking lot. Officers attempted to detain the accused, at which point, he began to flee on foot. The officers were able to catch up the accused and attempted to arrest him. During the arrest, the accused struck two of the officers. The accused was eventually detained without further incident. A police K-9 was used to search for the weapon that the accused had dropped while fleeing. The K-9 was able to locate the firearm in bushes within the shopping center. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. No injuries were reported.
Arrested on November 17th:
Kevin Anthony BATTAGLIA, 29, of 2212 Angus St in Deridder, LA
Charged with 2 count of assault & battery on a LEO, 1 count of resisting arrest, 1 count of brandishing a firearm, 1 count of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and 1 count of intoxicated in public
Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond