**INCIDENTS**
Suicide – On December 16th at 11:07AM, police responded to the 8000 block of Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) after receiving reports that a man was on fire behind the shopping center in the above area. The man, identified as the victim, was flown to an area hospital where he died later that evening. Detectives from the Homicide Unit investigated the incident and determined that the injuries were self-inflicted in the victim’s attempt to kill himself.
Identified:
The victim has been identified as Lane Kevin COOPERRIDER, 50, of Manassas
Residential Burglary – On December 17th at 10:30PM, police responded to an apartment located in the 1200 block of Bayside Ave in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 8:00AM and 9:00PM. There were no signs of forced entry into the home. Miscellaneous property, total value around $112, was reported missing.
Residential Burglary – On December 16th at 6:49PM, police responded to a residence located in the 13900 block of Ruler Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 10:00PM on December 15th and 5:00AM on December 16th. There were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry was made into an attached garage through an open door. A masonry saw, valued around $1,800, was reported missing.
Residential Burglary – On December 16th at 4:06PM, police responded to a residence located in the 3600 block of Elm Farm Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 8:20AM and 3:20PM. Entry appeared to have been made through a kitchen window which was broken out. A gaming console, iPhone, iPod, and jewelry, total value around $8,300, were reported missing.
**ARRESTS**
Strangulation | Domestic Assault & Battery – On December 17th at 2:30AM, police responded to a residence located in the 14900 block of Feeder Ln in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an assault. The victim, a 35 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 assaulted and choked the victim. Another party was able to separate the two parties. Minor injuries were reported. The accused was not immediately located after the incident. Later that morning, Stafford County Sheriff deputies located and the arrested the accused.
Arrested on December 17th: [No photo available]
Trecomey Louis LOGAN, 31, of 8 Wayside Ct in Stafford
Charged with strangulation and domestic assault & battery
Court date: unavailable | Bond: unavailable
Narcotics Investigation – On December 16th, detectives from the Prince William-Manassas-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force concluded a three month narcotics investigation involving the distribution of heroin with the execution of multiple search warrants in Manassas City and Prince William County. Detectives discovered that the accused was transporting large quantities of heroin from New Jersey to Manassas where he would then distribute them to local communities. Detectives executed search warrants at 9261 Byrd Dr and 9334 Witch Hazel Way in Manassas City and at 10933 Cattail Ct in Prince William County. As a result of these searches, heroin, a handgun, medications, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency were recovered. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The investigation continues and additional charges are pending.
Arrested on December 16th:
Alonzo Eugene GRANT, 48, of 10933 Cattail Ct in Manassas
Charged with distribution of a schedule I or II narcotic [heroin]
Court date: January 10, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
**END**
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