Police briefs

By Vincent Paterno

Published: April 30, 2008

Man attacked walking home from store

Manassas police are investigating a street robbery that occurred in the 8900 block of Ashton Avenue on Monday night.

Around 8 p.m., a 26-year-old man was walking home from a nearby convenience store when two men attacked him from behind, said Sgt. Tim Neumann, police spokesman.

Police said the victim was knocked to the ground and punched several times before the assailants fled with his cell phone.

The assailants, described only as black men who were each approximately 6 feet tall and between 18 and 25 years old, were last seen running toward Miles Place, Neumann said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Manassas City Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330. Callers don't have to give their names, just the information, and could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.

19-year-old charged in shooting of pellet gun

Jamar Jackson Price, 19, of 7924 Manassas Drive near Manassas Park, was charged with attempted malicious wounding and discharging a firearm within 100 yards of a dwelling after a 12-year-old was shot with a pellet gun Saturday morning, police said.

Prince William police officers responded to the 7900 block of Appomattox Avenue in the Manassas Park area around 8 a.m. to investigate a firearms violation, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokes-woman, and arrested Price.

He was held in lieu of a $10,000 bond. His court date was not available, Hernandez said.

Occoquan man charged with grocery store theft

A 28-year-old Occoquan man was arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing almost $500 in merchandise from a grocery store in Dale City, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokeswoman.

Victor Charlie Munoz Jr., of 202 Brawners Farm Place, was charged with grand larceny around 11 p.m. in the 5400 block of Mapledale Plaza, Hernandez said.

No bond information or court date was available.

Manassas-area teen faces spray-paint charge

Alan David Bailey, 19, of 8818 Middleburg Court near Manassas, was charged with destruction of property and gang participation in the 11000 block of Crestwood Drive around 3:35 p.m. April 23, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokeswoman.

Police were called to Rosemont Lewis Park outside Manassas to investigate a destruction of property complaint, Hernandez said.

Bailey is accused of spray painting a picnic table at the park, police said.

He was held without bond pending a May 20 court date.

Police searching for man in bank robbery

Prince William County police have identified and are searching for a man believed to be responsible for the robbery of a BB&T near Dumfries last week.

Derrick Scott Aylor, 24, of no fixed address, is wanted for allegedly robbing the bank at 16514 River Ridge Boule-vard around 2:59 p.m. April 21, said Officer Erika Hernandez, police spokeswoman.

Police have accused Aylor of demanding money from a bank teller and then fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash, Hernandez said.

Anyone with information about Aylor's whereabouts is asked to call Prince William County Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. Callers don't have to give their names, just the information, and could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.

—Elisa Glushefski