Fraudulent telephoners at work in Manassas; children asked if they’d like a ride, police report

Manassas City Police Department
Crime Report - June 13, 2017

Fraud
On June 7, 2017, the Manassas City Police responded to a residence on the 9200 block of Stonewall Ct for a report of a fraud.  Officers spoke with an adult male victim, who stated he was contact by a company via phone, who advised him he needed to purchase a system which is designed to help him learn the English language.  The victim was told if he did not pay for the language system, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would be notified, and he would be arrested.  The victim agreed to pay for the language assistance program.  A few days later, the victim received a package in the mail containing English assistance books, DVDs, and pamphlets.  The victim then received a phone call from the same company demanded he pay a more substantial amount of money this time, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement was going to arrest him.  The offender(s) in this incident also used a caller identification program which made the phone call appear it was coming from the Manassas City Police Department.  The victim became suspicious and contacted police.
***The Manassas City Police Department will never ask for money in lieu of an arrest***

Crime Prevention Tip:  DON’T FALL VICTIM TO TELEPHONE SCAMS!

• Never give your information to persons who state they are from your bank or Credit Card Company.  If you have concerns or questions about your account, contact your financial institution directly.

• If you think a call may be fraudulent, HANG UP! The phone is yours – you decide to whom you would like to speak. If you would rather not hang up on someone, tell the caller you will have a family member speak to him or her instead.

• Scammers will often pressure you and threaten you to act immediately.  This is usually a warning sign of a scam.  Don’t feel pressured to make an immediate choice.  Time is on your side.

• Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is!

• Be aware of caller identification spoofing.  Just because the caller ID appears to be coming from a particular number, doesn’t mean it is actually coming from the perceived number.  Report the incident to your local law enforcement agency.

Suspicious Event
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 11, 2017, the Manassas City Police responded to the 9100 block of Milic St for a report of a suspicious event.  The victim told police his grandchildren where playing in the front yard of the residence when he observed a blue work van drive by.  The victim reported he heard the occupant of the blue van ask his grandchildren if they would like a ride.  The victim, who was in the garage during the incident, approached the suspect in the blue van and the blue van fled the scene.  The suspect is described as a white male in his thirties, medium build, last seen wearing a gray/blue shirt and glasses.  No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Narcotics – Arrest
On June 8, 2017, The Manassas City, Manassas Park, and Prince William County Narcotics Task Force concluded a marijuana distribution investigation and arrested Rozier DANLEY of 9360 Caspian Way #101.  Investigators obtained a search warrant for DANLEY’s residence, and during the execution of the search warrant, investigators located several items including: marijuana (1,915 gms), 18 THC vape pens, Mossberg 12 gauge shot gun, Springfield XD 45 caliber, ammunition, cell phones, and distribution materials.  The aforementioned items were seized as evidence.  DANLEY was arrested at his residence without incident and was transported to the Prince William County Adult Detention Center where he was held without bond.  DANLEY was charged with Possession of Marijuana with intent to Distribute and Possession of Firearm by Felon, and is currently scheduled for General District Court on August 18, 2017.