Burglaries, robberies, narcotics cases keep police busy

Updates, incidents and arrests released by Prince William County VA Police Department’s on Thursday, January 22, 2015

**UPDATES**
Residential Burglaries *ARRESTS – On January 20th at 10:28AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 2300 block of Battery Hill Cl in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary in progress. A neighbor reported to police that two unknown suspects were seen breaking into a home in the above area. Officers arrived and located two individuals matching the description provided by the witness. When officers attempted to stop those individuals, one fled on foot through several backyards. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was detained without further incident. Both individuals were identified as a male and female juvenile and were determined to be the suspects involved in the burglary. The investigation revealed that the suspects made entry into the home through a rear window which was broken out. No property was reported missing. The investigation further revealed that the male juvenile suspect was responsible for a separate burglary to the same residence on January 12th. Following the investigation, both suspects were charged.
Arrested on January 20th: [Juveniles]
A 16 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge
Charged with 2 counts of burglary, 2 counts of grand larceny and 1 count of resisting arrest
Court date: pending | Status: held at the Juvenile Detention Center

A 16 year old female juvenile of Woodbridge
Charged with burglary and grand larceny
Court date: pending | Status: released to guardian

Residential Burglary [Previously Released] – On January 12th at 7:42PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 2300 block of Battery Hill Cl in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 8:49AM and 7:25PM. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the home. Entry is believed to have been made through a basement window after the screen was cut and removed. A gaming console, iPhone, tablet and other property were reported missing.

**INCIDENTS**
Armed Robbery – On January 21st at 8:52PM, officers responded to the Five 12 located at 7420 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that an unknown man entered the business and approach the register. Once at the counter, the man displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect.
Suspect Descriptions:
White male, between 20 & 30 years of age, 5’2”, 120lbs with a medium build
Last seen wearing a black jacket, khaki pants, glove, black beanie hat and mask

Residential Burglary – On January 20th at 1:27PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 8600 block of Linton Hall Rd in Bristow (20136) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 11:45AM and 1:00PM. The investigation revealed that entry was made into the home through a rear window which had been broken out. Jewelry and an undisclosed amount of money were reported missing.

**ARRESTS**
Commercial Burglary | Possession of Burglarious Tools – On January 21st at 1:43PM, officers responded to a community pool house located at 4245 Hudson River Ct in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a burglary in progress. A caller reported to police that an unknown male suspect was seen climbing over the fence to the pool area and entering the building through a window. Officers arrived and located a suspect matching the description by the witness. The suspect, identified as a male juvenile, was detained without further incident. The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the building through an unsecured window. No property was reported missing. Upon searching the juvenile, a BB gun was located in his possession. Following the investigation, the suspect was charged.
Arrested on January 21st: [Juvenile]
A 16 year old male juvenile of Dumfries
Charged with burglary and possession of burglarious tools
` Court date: pending | Status: held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Narcotics Investigation – On December 18th, members of the Prince William-Manassas-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force concluded a narcotics investigation involving the selling of suspected cocaine with the below arrests. As part of the investigation, search warrants were obtained and subsequently executed on two vehicles belonging to the suspects. As a result of the search and the investigation, an undisclosed amount of money was seized. Both arrests were made without incident and were previously held for investigative purposes.
Arrested on December 18th:
Genesi M. LEDESMA, 39, of 241 Sherman Ave, Apt. M, in New York, NY

Jose PENA, 42, of 1315 Amsterdam Ave, Apt 15, in New York, NY

Both suspects were charged with conspiracy to possess a scheduled I or II narcotic with intent to distribute
Court date: February 6, 2015 | Bond: unavailable

Narcotics Investigation – On December 17th, members of the Prince William-Manassas-Manassas Park Narcotics Task Force concluded a narcotics investigation involving the selling of suspected cocaine with the below arrests. As part of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and subsequently executed at the home of one of the suspects on Prince Cole Ct in Manassas. Both arrests were made without incident and were previously held for investigative purposes.
Arrested on December 17th:
Rafy Salvador SOSA-RODRIGUEZ, 24, of 9680 Cisler Ln in Manassas
Charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to distribute a scheduled I or II narcotic
Court date: February 25, 2015 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Santiago Dejesus FUENTES, 31, of 7503 Prince Cole Ct, Apt 3, in Manassas
Charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to distribute a scheduled I or II narcotic
Court date: February 6, 2015 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

**END**

Anyone with information regarding the incidents in this report is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.