Meet up with woman that a Maryland man met online turns into armed robbery incident in PWC

Incidents and arrests released by Prince William County VA Police Department on Friday, July 15, 2016

**INCIDENTS**

Armed Robbery – On July 14 at 11:58PM, officers responded to the 10600 block of Balls Ford Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 36 year old man of Maryland, reported to police that he drove to the above area to meet with an unknown woman he met on online. When he arrived, he was approached by an unknown man who displayed a knife and took an undisclosed amount of money. The victim left the area then contacted police. No injuries were reported. Officers searched the area for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.
Suspect Description:
Black males, between 30 & 35 years of age, with a thin build– No further description provided
Last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans

**ARRESTS**

Armed Robbery – On July 15 at 12:45AM, officers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 16170 Country Club Dr in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown man entered the store then brandished a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area on foot. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect who was not located. No injuries were reported. A short time later, officers were responded to the 19200 block of Potomac Crest Dr in Triangle to investigate a suspicious vehicle parked in the area. When officers arrived, they made contact with the driver and two juvenile passengers. During the encounter, officers determined that the driver, identified as the accused, was intoxicated and detained him. Upon further investigation, officers determined that the accused was the suspect involved in the above robbery. A further search of the vehicle recovered the firearm used in the robbery. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without incident.
Arrested on July 15:
Pierre Karl Allen HAYES, 29, of 19159 Potomac Crest Dr in Triangle
Charged with 1 count of robbery, 1 count of use of a firearm in commission of a felony, 1 count of driving under the influence, 1 count of possession of a concealed weapon, and 2 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Court Date: September 30, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Strong Armed Robbery | Assault by Mob– On July 11 at 11:30PM, officers responded to investigate a robbery which occurred in the 14300 block of Fairview Ln in Woodbridge (22193) earlier that evening. The victim, a 21 year old man of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was approached by three acquaintances regarding an ongoing dispute. During the encounter, the suspects assaulted the victim then demanded money. The victim responded with the suspects to a nearby ATM machine where he withdrew an undisclosed amount of money which the suspects took.  The suspects then left the area and the victim later responded to the Gar-Field Station to report the incident. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers identified two of the suspects as Talha Baber CHAUDHRY and Timothy William LUMUMBA and obtained warrants for their arrest. CHAUDHRY and LUMUMBA were located and arrested without incident at their residences on July 12. The investigation continues.
Arrested on July 12:
Talha Baber CHAUDHRY, 21, of 3914 Del Mar Dr in Woodbridge
Timothy William LUMUMBA, 21, of 15411 Darbydale Ave in Woodbridge
Charged with robbery and assault by mob
Court Date: August 11, 2016| Bond: Both were held WITHOUT Bond

Strangulation | Domestic Assault & Battery – On July 12 at 6:30PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8000 block of Community Dr in Manassas (20111) to investigate a domestic assault. The victim, a 59 year old man of Manassas, reported to police that he and the accused, a family member, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the victim by the neck and began to strangle him. The parties eventually separated and the victim contacted police. Following the investigation, officer obtained a petition for the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested without incident on July 14.
Arrested July 14: [Juvenile]
A 17 year old male juvenile of Manassas
Charged with strangulation and domestic assault & battery
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Reckless Handling of a Firearm – On July 14 at 1:09PM, officers responded to the area of Olde Port Ln and Port Hope Point in Triangle (22172) to investigate a shots fired call. The caller reported to police that there was a fight in the above area. During the encounter, one of the men brandished a handgun and began firing at the other party as they left in a vehicle. The suspect then went into a nearby residence. When officers arrived, the accused was located and detained without incident. A search warrant was subsequently executed at the residence by detectives with the Gang Unit and Violent Crimes Bureau. A handgun and ammunition were recovered. No injuries or property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.
          Arrested on July 14:
          Bryan Richard WARMACK, 21, of 17 Ridge Point Ln in Fredericksburg
          Charged with reckless handling of a firearm
          Court Date: October 3, 2016 | Status: Released on personal recognizance

**END**

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