WOODBRIDGE, VA — Early on Friday at 4:57 AM, police were dispatched to Featherstone Rd. to respond to a reported robbery.
The altercation involved a 24-year-old woman and Maazen Imran Butt, an acquaintance.
The conflict began verbally in a car and escalated, with Butt threatening the victim and assaulting her after dragging her out of the vehicle. He then stole her phone and purse and left the scene with another acquaintance driving.
The victim suffered minor injuries. Police have issued arrest warrants for Butt, a 22-year-old male from Oakwood Dr., described as 6’1” and 195 lbs. with brown hair. He is currently wanted for attempted malicious wounding, robbery, assault & battery, and grand larceny. Efforts to locate Butt have so far been unsuccessful.
- Pedestrian killed by emergency vehicle in Loudoun County
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A 39-year-old Ashburn man died Friday night after being hit by an emergency vehicle operated by the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LCFRS), authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on May 9 in the eastbound lanes of Route 7, just west of the Loudoun County Parkway interchange. Responding deputies from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office found the victim, identified as Michael James Singer, at the scene.
Singer was pronounced dead on site. Officials have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading to the fatal collision.
Authorities have not disclosed vehicle type as investigation continues
As of Saturday morning, investigators had not confirmed what type of emergency vehicle was involved in the crash. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation and is seeking witnesses who may have seen the incident.
No additional information has been provided about the nature of the emergency response underway at the time of the collision or whether Singer was in the roadway prior to the impact.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 703-771-1021. Anonymous tips can be provided through Loudoun County Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.
- Missing man found dead near Bristow pond
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — A 32-year-old man reported missing by his family Thursday morning was found dead later that afternoon near a pond in Bristow, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
At approximately 2 p.m. on May 8, officers responded to the 10200 block of Golf Academy Drive to investigate a reported death. Earlier in the day, the man’s family had contacted police to report him missing.
Officers began canvassing areas the man was known to frequent. During the search, authorities located some of his personal belongings near a pond in the area. First responders later discovered his body nearby.
The man’s identity has not been publicly released. Police said there were no signs of foul play based on initial findings at the scene.
Medical examiner to determine official cause of death
The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examination. The official cause and manner of death will be determined following the autopsy.
Investigators have not released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the man’s disappearance or how long he may have been near the pond before being located.
The case remains under review, pending the results of the medical examination.
- Virginia mother arrested for assaulting child at school bus stop
STAFFORD, VA — A Stafford County woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a child at a school bus stop and boarding the bus to continue the confrontation, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. outside Winding Creek Elementary School, located at 475 Winding Creek Road. Sheriff’s deputies responded after school staff learned of a disturbance at a nearby bus stop involving an elementary school student.
Authorities said the victim, a juvenile, had ongoing issues with another child. That child’s mother allegedly confronted the victim at the bus stop and escalated the situation as the bus arrived. The suspect reportedly assaulted the victim, then boarded the bus and refused to leave until she finished yelling at the child.
The confrontation was caught on camera, and officials confirmed that the victim was not injured during the incident. The suspect, identified as a 35-year-old woman, was taken into custody by Sergeant J.T. Harrod.
She was charged with assault and battery, disorderly conduct, and trespassing on school property. The magistrate later released her on personal recognizance.
Key points
- A mother was arrested after allegedly assaulting a child at a Stafford County school bus stop
- The incident involved ongoing conflict between two juveniles, according to authorities
- The suspect was released on personal recognizance after being charged with three offenses
Incident captured on camera
The Sheriff’s Office stated the bus surveillance system captured the entire altercation, providing visual evidence for investigators. The footage has not been publicly released.
The name of the suspect has not been released by authorities. The investigation remains ongoing, but no additional charges have been announced.