**INCIDENTS**
Attempted Armed Robbery – On February 10th at 9:28PM, officers responded to investigate a robbery which was reported to have occurred in the 13200 block of Nickleson Dr in Woodbridge (22193) on February 9th around 12:00PM. The victim, a 16 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge, reported to police that he made arrangements to meet an unknown male in the area above to conduct a transaction. During the encounter, the man displayed a device, similar to an electronic restraint device, and attempted to shock the victim in the stomach. The victim’s coat was able to block the shock and the victim was able to flee from the area without further incident. No injuries were reported. This incident does not appear to be random.
Suspect Description:
White male, between 17 & 20 years of age, 5’9”, 210lbs with medium build
Last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt
Residential Burglary – On February 10th at 6:23PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 12600 block of Jedburg Ln of Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 6:00AM and 6:10PM. Entry was made into the home through a basement level sliding glass door which was broken out. A handgun and magazines, total valued around $700, were reported missing.
Residential Burglary – On February 10th at 2:24PM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 4100 block of Southway Ln in Triangle (22172) for a burglary in progress. Maintenance staff reported to police that three unknown males were seen inside of an apartment. Police arrived at the apartment and discovered a rock was used to break a window. Jewelry, multiple gaming consoles, multiple pairs of shoes, and a handgun, total value around $5000, were reported missing. The suspects were not located. This incident does not appear to be random.
Attempted Residential Burglary – On February 10th at 2:12PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 4300 block of Stone Mountain Ct in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a residential alarm. When police arrived they discovered a basement level sliding glass door was broken out. A check of the residence by police revealed entry had not been made into the residence. No property was reported missing.
*Burglary to a Church – On February 10th at 11:11AM, officers responded to the Asbury United Methodist Church located at 14113 Fleetwood Dr in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a burglary. Staff at that church reported to police that the burglary occurred between 3:05PM on February 9th and 10:26AM on February 10th. Entry was made into the church through a basement level window which was pried open. No property was reported missing.
*Burglary to a Church – On February 10th at 9:18AM, officers responded to the Victory Baptist Church located at 12650 Aden Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a burglary. Staff at the church reported to police that the burglary occurred between 7:30PM on February 9th and 9:16AM on February 10th. Entry was made into the church through a side window which was broken out. Multiple interior doors were also pried open. An undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency was reported missing.
*Burglary to a Church – On February 10th at 9:10AM, officers responded to the Nokesville United Methodist Church located at 12550 Aden Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a burglary. Staff at the church reported to police that the burglary occurred between 5:30PM on February 9th and 9:00AM on February 10th. Entry was made into the church through a front window which was pried open. A safe and an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency were reported missing.
(*): Detectives are currently investigating to see if the burglaries listed above are related.
**ARRESTS**
Strangulation | Domestic Assault & Battery – On February 10th at 5:09AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8000 block of Portwood Turn in Manassas (20109) to investigate a domestic disturbance. The victim, a 26 year old woman of Manassas, 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 the victim and, at one point, he knocked her to the ground where he began to strangle her. The victim was able to get to another room in the residence and contact police. The accused fled the residence prior to police arriving at the home. Following the investigation, officers obtained warrants against the accused who was eventually arrested later in the day without further incident.
Arrested on February 10th:
Bradley Wayne BLANKENBAKER, 27, of the 8000 block of Portwood Turn in Manassas
Charged with strangulation and domestic assault & battery
Court date: unavailable | bond: unavailable
