Crime & Safety

Arrests Draw Attention to Gang Summit

Four men were arrested on gang-related charges after an incident in Dale City on Saturday, two days before a region-wide gang prevention summit in Manassas.

Four men were arrested on gang-related charges Saturday after police said they fired gunshots outside a residence in Dale City.

James Fuquan White, 20, of 4000 Forge Dr. in Dale City, Rueben St Aubine Orelue, 20, also of 4000 Forge Dr. in Dale City, Johnnie Pablito Kamara, 18, of Triangle, and Momadu Kamara, 20, of Triangle, were all charged with gang participation, reckless handling of a firearm and felony destruction of property.

Police were called to the 3500 block of Forestdale Avenue on Saturday for a report of shots fired. Police recovered evidence of gunfire from the scene, and upon investigation, identified and arrested the four men. Police searched the men’s homes in Dale City and Triangle and found a firearm and gang paraphernalia.

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Prince William County Police spokesman Jonathan Perok said the men were believed to be members of the same gang, but was unable to specify the name of the gang. Perok said the motivation and intent of the shooting were unclear.

The arrests came two days before local law enforcement agencies joined members of the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force, the FBI, and community and faith-based organizations at a . The meeting was held to inform the public of the actions the government is taking targeted at preventing gang involvement among youth, so those who interact with at-risk youth on a daily basis can help with the effort, said Manassas City Police Chief Douglas W. Keen.

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Richard Buchholz, who is part of Prince William County’s Gang Response Intervention Team (G.R.I.T.), said his job is to coordinate community prevention and intervention agencies and groups with law enforcement efforts by:

  •  Sharing strategies in response to gang involvement 
  • Educating and involving the community
  • Analyzing existing resources

G.R.I.T. offers activities such as soccer, tattoo removal services, educational programs and adult re-entry programs to deter gang participation among youth in these and other at-risk areas, Buchholtz told the crowd. He said the program is in need of mentors and volunteers for the various preventative activities and those interested can contact him directly at rbuchholz@pwcgov.org.


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