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.
- Illegal Alien With Prior DV Charges Chased Woman With Knife, Pulled Cop’s Gun Before Being Shot
Fairfax County, VA – Newly reviewed Fairfax County court records show the man shot by Fairfax County police during a domestic violence incident earlier this week had previously been charged with felony abduction, suffocation and assault before those cases were dismissed by prosecutors.
According to Virginia court records, Nehemia Fuentes Banegas was charged following an April 10 incident with felony abduction by force or intimidation, misdemeanor suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery involving a family member.
Previous charges were not prosecuted
Court records indicate the cases were filed April 13 and scheduled for hearings in Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
The online docket reflects dispositions of nolle prosequi, meaning prosecutors declined to pursue the charges. A nolle prosequi is not a finding of innocence or guilt but ends the prosecution unless charges are later refiled.
The records also show Fuentes Banegas had accumulated multiple traffic-related cases, including repeated charges for driving without a valid operator’s license and reckless driving.
Police identify suspect in officer-involved shooting
Authorities have identified Fuentes Banegas as the man involved in a police shooting after officers responded to a reported domestic incident.
According to police, Fuentes Banegas allegedly armed himself with a knife, chased a woman and struggled with responding officers before grabbing an officer’s firearm. Police said officers then opened fire.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
Immigration status
Public statements by federal officials have identified Fuentes Banegas as being in the United States illegally.
What happens next
The officer-involved shooting remains under investigation, consistent with Fairfax County procedures. Authorities are expected to release additional information as the investigation progresses.
The previous criminal cases involving Fuentes Banegas were dismissed through nolle prosequi, according to Virginia court records. Court records do not state the reasons for those prosecutorial decisions.
- Police arrest teen in deadly Newport News double shooting
A homicide investigation took a major step forward after detectives arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a shooting that left one man dead and another hospitalized.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA — An 18-year-old Newport News man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that killed a 19-year-old and seriously injured another man earlier this month, according to police.
The shooting occurred at about 8:48 p.m. on Friday, July 17, in the 0 block of Teardrop Lane.
When officers arrived, they found two adult men suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was inside a vehicle, while the second was found on the ground nearby. Both were transported to Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Police said one of the victims later died from his injuries. He was identified as Jason Ernesto Martinez Hernandez, 19, of Newport News.
The second victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.
On Tuesday, July 28, Newport News police arrested Edward Maurice Barcus, 18, of Newport News, in connection with the shooting.
Photo: fugitive butt wanted for violent carjacking of woman Barcus has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and other weapons offenses.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
The charges are allegations, and Barcus is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- An 18-year-old was arrested in connection with a deadly July 17 shooting on Teardrop Lane.
- Jason Ernesto Martinez Hernandez, 19, died after being shot, while a second victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.
- The investigation remains active, and police say additional information may be released.
- Routine lottery stop turns into $500K payday in Virginia
A routine lottery stop turned into a life-changing surprise when a Chesterfield County man uncovered the top prize while still inside the store.
MIDLOTHIAN, VA — A Chesterfield County man won the $500,000 top prize on a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket after buying it during what he calls his daily lottery routine.
The anonymous winner purchased the winning Six Figures scratch-off ticket at Styles Bi-Rite, located at 11300 Hull Street Road in Midlothian.
While scratching the ticket inside the store, he realized he had won the game’s top prize of $500,000.
Virginia law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, and the Virginia Lottery did not release his identity.
The winner said he worked to contain his excitement so he would not draw attention from other customers. When he found a private moment, he called his son to share the news.
He told Virginia Lottery officials he has no immediate plans for the prize money.
The Six Figures scratch-off game offers prizes ranging from $10 to $500,000. According to the Virginia Lottery, one $500,000 top prize remains unclaimed. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 897,600, while the overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 3.97.
Virginia Lottery profits support K-12 education across the commonwealth.
Key Points
- A Chesterfield County man won the $500,000 top prize on a Six Figures scratch-off ticket.
- The winning ticket was purchased at Styles Bi-Rite on Hull Street Road in Midlothian.
- The winner said he has no immediate plans for his prize.
