WOODBRIDGE, VA — On Thursday at 2:27 PM, police were called to a home on Castlebridge Ln. due to an assault report. A 20-year-old woman witnessed an acquaintance, later identified as Prince Jakim Isaiah Maldonado, trespassing in her backyard.
As she tried to enter her home, Maldonado followed and forcefully entered, assaulting her and brandishing a firearm. He prevented her from calling emergency services by breaking her phone, although another family member was able to alert the police. Maldonado fled before officers arrived but was arrested on May 20.
The victim sustained minor injuries. It was later discovered that Maldonado had taken the victim’s vehicle without permission, which was subsequently recovered and returned. Maldonado, 24, from Dumfries, faces multiple charges including strangulation, armed burglary, abduction, and illegal possession of a firearm, among others.
He remains in custody with a pending court date.
He was captured by the U.S. Marshals.
- 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: prince maldonado, fugitive wanted for armed home invasion and assault of woman, captured 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.
- Driver arrested after deputy spots swerving vehicle in Stafford County
A late-night traffic stop led to a DUI arrest after deputies said a driver showed signs of impairment and later tested above the legal alcohol limit.
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A Dumfries woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a Stafford County deputy observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane early Monday, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
The traffic stop occurred at about 12:41 a.m. Tuesday near Woodstock Lane and Richmond Highway.
Deputies said the driver displayed signs of impairment, including a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and glassy eyes. According to the sheriff’s office, the driver initially denied consuming alcohol before changing her account.
Field sobriety tests were conducted, and the driver initially refused to provide a breath sample, deputies said. At the Sheriff’s Office, a breath test indicated her blood alcohol content was above the legal limit.
The driver was identified as Monica Henn, 33, of Dumfries.
Henn was charged with driving under the influence and a traffic lane violation.
The charges are allegations, and Henn is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
A deputy stopped a vehicle after it allegedly failed to maintain its lane.
The driver later tested above the legal alcohol limit, according to deputies.
Monica Henn, 33, was charged with DUI and a traffic lane violation. - Scammer posing as Navy Federal convinces victim to send money through Cash App
A Stafford County resident lost money after receiving a fraudulent phone call claiming to be from a financial institution, deputies said.
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents after a scammer posing as a Navy Federal Credit Union representative convinced a victim to transfer money through Cash App.
Deputies responded to a fraud report at about 11:08 a.m. Tuesday on High Water Place.
According to the sheriff’s office, the victim received a phone call from someone claiming to represent Navy Federal Credit Union. The caller allegedly told the victim there had been fraudulent transactions on the account and instructed the victim to secure the funds by transferring money through Cash App.
After sending the money, the victim realized it was a scam and ended all communication with the caller before notifying the bank.
The sheriff’s office reminded residents that legitimate banks will not ask customers to move money through third-party payment applications to protect their accounts.
The incident remains under investigation.
Key Points
- A scammer posing as a Navy Federal representative targeted a Stafford County resident.
- The victim transferred money through Cash App before realizing it was a scam.
- Deputies say banks do not ask customers to secure funds through third-party payment apps.
