Crime & Safety

Crime Blotter: Student Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Girl, 14

Both the accused and victim were students at the local high school.

Stonewall Jackson High School Student Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Girl, 14

A police investigation has lead to the arrest of an 18-year-old student at Stonewall Jackson High School who is being accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, also a student at the school.

Prince William County police said they were called to the school located at 8820 Rixlew Ln in Manassas (20109) for the report of alleged sexual assaults on Wednesday, June 1.

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The very next day police arrested Phillip Andrew MCNUSS, 18, of 10215 Jamaica Ln in Manassas.

The victim, identified as a  14-year-old SJHS student, reportedly told police that the accused, a known acquaintance, had sexually assaulted her more than once between April 11th and April1 5th in a stairwell located at the school, police said. 

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The victim reported the  sexual assaults to school authorities, who then contacted police. Both the victim and the accused are students at the school, police confirm.

McNuss is being charged with sexual battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and carnal  knowledge. His court date was not made available and he is being held without bond. 

Strong Armed Robbery Investigated

Police responded to the 10500 block of Lomond Dr in Manassas (20109) for a robbery on the evening of June 1st.  The victim, a 25 year old man of Manassas, told police he was in the area above when he was approached by a group of about four unknown males who assaulted him and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot.

Minor injuries were reported. The victim could not provide police with a description of the assailants.

Burglar Makes Off with $7,500 in stolen goods from manassas home

Police responded to the 10000 block of Brandon Way in Manassas (20109) for a burglary on June 3rd shortly after 9 p.m. The homeowner  reported to police that the burglary occurred 7 and 9 p.m..

Entry appeared to have been gained through an unlocked rear sliding glass door, police said. Electronics and jewelry valuing around $7,500 were reported missing.


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