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.
- Virginia psychotherapist to pay over $1.2M after billing Medicaid and Medicare for services never rendered
RICHMOND, VA – A 72-year-old licensed clinical social worker from Mechanicsville has been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million after pleading guilty to healthcare fraud and settling related civil claims involving years of false billing to Medicare and Medicaid.
Daniel Jacobsen was sentenced in March to three months in federal prison for submitting at least $335,824 in fraudulent claims for psychotherapy services between 2017 and 2022. Prosecutors said Jacobsen regularly billed for sessions that never occurred — including claims showing more than 16 hours of therapy in a single day — and used inflated billing codes for services that were either not performed or were of lesser complexity.
To support the fraudulent claims, Jacobsen created false psychotherapy progress notes to make it appear patients had received services when they had not.
He pleaded guilty to criminal healthcare fraud on October 17 and has already paid $316,338 in restitution. He was also ordered to forfeit $335,821 and pay a $100,000 fine. Separately, he has now agreed to settle civil healthcare fraud allegations for an additional $449,015, bringing the total amount owed to $1,201,175.
The joint investigation involved the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, the FBI, and the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
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Key Points
- Daniel Jacobsen admitted to billing Medicare and Medicaid for psychotherapy sessions that never happened
- Fraudulent claims included overbilling and false documentation from 2017 to 2022
- He will pay over $1.2 million in restitution, fines, forfeiture, and civil settlements
- Man shot during attempted break-in at Triangle home police say linked to drug deal
TRIANGLE, VA — Gunfire erupted Wednesday night after two men allegedly tried to force their way into a home on Tavern Way, leading to one person being shot and later turning up at a hospital.
Prince William County Police responded at 9:38 p.m. to the 3600 block of Tavern Way for a reported shooting tied to an attempted residential burglary. When officers arrived, the suspects had already fled the area.
Investigators said two men attempted to break into the residence when shots were fired. It remains unclear who discharged the weapon, but police believe the shooting occurred during the confrontation at the property.
Shortly after the incident, an adult male arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police say the man was uncooperative during questioning and have not released his name.
Authorities believe the incident was not random and stemmed from a drug-related dispute involving marijuana. The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- Two men attempted to break into a Triangle home Wednesday night when shots were fired.
- One man later appeared at a hospital with gunshot wounds but was uncooperative with police.
- Investigators believe the incident was drug-related and not random.
- Stafford woman on the run after deadly hit and run on Richmond Highway
STAFFORD, VA — It happened Tuesday when a pedestrian was fatally struck in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway — now deputies say the suspected driver is on the run.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has identified 21-year-old Gabriela Alejandra Bonilla Flores as the suspect behind the wheel of a white Audi Q5 that hit and killed a pedestrian earlier this week. Investigators say Flores fled the scene and is now wanted for hit and run resulting in death.
Deputies confirmed Thursday that Flores is actively evading arrest and is aware of the ongoing manhunt. Officials say additional charges are likely as the investigation continues.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. The vehicle involved, a white Audi Q5, has been seized as evidence by the sheriff’s office.
Law enforcement is urging anyone with knowledge of Flores’ whereabouts to come forward. Members of the public are asked not to approach Flores if spotted, but to contact 911 immediately.
The sheriff’s office has assigned Deputy S.C. Martin to lead the investigation and is urging anyone with tips to reach out to him directly at 540-658-4400.
Key Points
- Gabriela Alejandra Bonilla Flores, 21, is wanted for a fatal hit and run on Richmond Highway.
- Flores is actively avoiding law enforcement after allegedly killing a pedestrian on Tuesday.
- The vehicle involved has been seized and more charges are expected.
