**UPDATES*
Death Investigation – On December 12th, following an autopsy, investigators have reclassified this incident as a death investigation. The investigation revealed that the victim was involved in a crash in which his vehicle left the roadway however an autopsy performed this morning revealed no signs of trauma from the crash or foul play. Detectives have confirmed the identity of the victim as the man reported missing from Seat Pleasant, MD on Monday. The investigation continues as investigators await toxicology results from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Identified:
The victim has been identified as Frankie Neal STEWART, 57, of Seat Pleasant, MD
Crash – Fatality [Previously Released] – On December 11th at 7:17AM, police responded to the area of Jefferson Davis Hwy and Blackburn Rd for a crash. The investigation revealed that the driver, and only occupant of a 2013 Chrysler 200, was traveling southbound on Jefferson Davis Hwy in the above area when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the embankment. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced at the scene. The driver’s identity will be released when positively identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Investigation continues.
Identified:
The driver of the 2013 Chrysler 200 was identified as an adult male
**INCIDENTS**
Abduction | Strangulation – On December 11th at 6:12PM, police responded to the 12700 block of Dara Dr in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 28 year old female of Woodbridge, reported to police that the accused, a known acquaintance, entered her residence without permission and refused to leave. It was further reported that while the accused was inside the residence, he took the victim’s cell phone, punched the victim in the face, choked her and refused to let her leave the residence. After a physical altercation, the victim was able to leave the residence and report the incident to police. The accused fled from the scene prior to police arrival. Minor injuries were reported.
Wanted: [Photo from April 2010]
Roscoe Westly SKINNER, 50, of no fixed address, believed to frequent the Fredericksburg area
Described as a black male, 6’4”, 250lbs, black hair and brown eyes
Wanted for abduction, strangulation, domestic assault & battery, unlawful entry, and grand larceny
Vehicle Description:
2003 tan Cadillac with Virginia License Plate – WVF 8562
Attempted Armed Robbery – On December 12th at 1:24AM, police responded to the 7-11 convenience store located at 13940 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Woodbridge (22191) for a robbery. The victim, a 56 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that while working in the store she was approached by two unknown men which entered the store with their faces covered and holding hand guns. The men demanded money and, when the victim was not able to open the register, both men fled from the store. No injuries were reported.
Suspect Description:
Black male, between 18 & 22 years of age, 5’8”, 180lbs with medium build
Last seen wearing black pants, black coat, gloves and a multi colored scarf around his face
Black male, between 18 & 22 years of age, 5’7”, 170lbs with medium build
Last seen wearing camo-style pants, black coat, gloves, white t-shirt around his head
Attempted Residential Burglary – On December 11th at 4:30PM, police responded to 11500 Arrington Ct in Manassas (20112) for a burglary. The homeowner reported that an unknown person(s) attempted to gain access to the residence between December 5th at 11:00PM and December 6th at 1:00PM. While pry marks were found on a door of the residence, it did not appear that entry had been made into the residence. No items were reported as missing.
**ARRESTS**
Possession of a Fire Bomb or Explosive Device – On December 11th at 10:30PM, a citizen brought a suspicious device into the lobby of the Eastern District Police Station located at 15948 Donald Curtis Dr in Woodbridge (22191). The citizen, identified as a 34 year old woman of Dumfries, located a suspicious device in a backpack in her son’s bedroom at their home and brought it to the police station for officers to investigate. Due to the appearance of the device, it was removed from the station to a remote area of the parking lot for safety. The Fire Marshals’ Office and the Virginia State Police, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team responded and determined that the device was inactive. Following the investigation, the son, identified as the accused, was arrested.
Arrested on December 11th: [Juvenile]
A 16 year old male of Dumfries
Charged with possession or manufacturing a fire bomb or explosive device
Court date: unavailable | Status: held at the Juvenile Detention Center
