Woodbridge men face burglary charges

Keith Walker, News & Messenger
Published: July 11, 2008

A month-long investigation into two house burglaries in Dumfries and Woodbridge led to the arrest of four Wood-bridge men, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokeswoman.

The Woodbridge burglary, in the 1800 block of Halifax Road, occurred June 6. The burglary in the 15700 block of London Place in Dumfries occurred June 25, Hernandez said.

Police said that video game systems, video games, video game accessories, jewelry, cameras, an iPod charger, a TV, sunglasses and cash were among the items that were stolen.

Wilmer Humberto Ortez, 18, of 14881 Enterprise Lane, was arrested July 3 and charged with two counts of statutory burglary, and two counts of grand larceny. Ortez is accused of breaking into the houses and stealing approximately $5,205 in property. He is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 5, Hernandez said.

Edward Steven Dell'Acqua, 20, of 1404

Illinois Court, was also arrested July 3 and charged with possession of stolen property. Dell'Acqua is accused of being in possession of some of the stolen property. He is scheduled to appera in court Aug. 5, Hernandez said

Matthew Juan Gonzales, 18, of 14738 Tamarack Place, was arrested Saturday and charged with statutory burglary and grand larceny. Gonzales is accused of breaking into the Dumfries house. He was released in lieu of $2,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 5, Hernandez said.

James Anthony Cox, 18, of 14413 Melbourne Ave., was arrested on Friday and charged with statutory burglary and grand larceny. He is accused of the burglary at the home in Woodbridge, Hernandez said.

Keith Walker can be reached at 703-369-6751