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Crime Wrap: Murder Indictment, Rape Charge

The most recent crime stories published on Patch.

Every day, Patch covers crime and fire in the Manassas and Manassas Park area. Below is a collection of today's headlines. See more coverage and share your comments at each post.

Father Indicted on Murder Charge in Toddler's Death. A grand jury in Prince William County Circuit Court on Monday indicted a Manassas City father on charges of murder in the 2012 death of his 15-month-old son. Joaquin Shadow Rams, 40, is accused of drowning Prince McLeod Rams during a court-ordered visitation on October 20.

Police: Man Wanted for Rape. Prince William County Police are searching for a man who is accused of raping an acquaintance. Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of Lucas Balmoris Orellana Chicas, 34, of no fixed address. 

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