Police briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003
A 33-year-old man was beaten after almost being robbed on Monday at 7:55 a.m. in the 14800 block of Featherstone Road in Woodbridge, 1st Sgt. Kim Chinn, Prince William police spokeswoman, said Tuesday.
As the victim was opening his car door, a man walked up, put a gun in his face and demanded money, Chinn said. The victim then told the man he didn’t have any money. The man punched him in the face and ran away, Chinn said.
The attempted robber is described as black, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds with brown hair. He was wearing a dark gray puffy jacket and black pants. Police believe he is between 20 and 23, Chinn said.
Police chase, charge suspected drug dealer
A short car and foot chase led to the seizure of marijuana Tuesday at 12:36 a.m., near the intersection of Darbydale and Emberdale drives in Dale City, 1st Sgt. Kim Chinn, Prince William police spokeswoman, said Tuesday.
Officer Andrew Arredondo was trying to stop Troy Pettiway, 24, of 4316 Elliot Court in Dale City for crossing traffic lines and speeding, Chinn said.
As Pettiway’s car was moving slowly, he jumped out and ran away, Chinn said.
As the foot chase moved on past nearby town houses, Arredondo saw Pettiway throw something on the ground near a power box, Chinn said.
Pettiway punched Arredondo in the neck and kicked him in the leg, Chinn said. He was finally “subdued,” Chinn said.
After going back to the spot where the item was tossed, police discovered an eight ounce bag of marijuana, Chinn said.
Pettiway was charged with possession intent to distribute, eluding a police officer, obstruction of justice and assault and battery on a police officer.
He is being held without bond, Chinn said.
Police seize drugs during traffic stop Monday
Police seized crack-cocaine and marijuana after a Monday traffic stop at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road in Dale City at 11:06 p.m., 1st Sgt. Kim Chinn, Prince William police spokeswoman, said Tuesday.
After stopping Tamell Grady, 19, of 4502 Kentmore Drive in Dale City for speeding and weaving, officers smelled marijuana, Chinn said.
Grady was charged with driving on a suspended license. Police then searched the car and found “eight or more” crack rocks and marijuana in a sock. He was also charged with possession with intent to distribute crack-cocaine and possession of marijuana. He was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
Grady’s passenger, Rodney Lee Jones, 19, of 303 Aradona Drive, Fort Washington, Md., was charged with carrying a concealed weapon.