Post Office Worker Robbed In Dale City: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A mail carrier was robbed while delivering mail and packages in Dale City Monday, according to Prince William County Police.

Around 12:12 p.m. Monday, officers responded to the 14700 block of Dodson Dr in Woodbridge. Police say a U.S. Postal Service carrier was delivering mail when a masked man approached the USPS vehicle. The suspect indicated he was armed and stole several packages from the truck.

The suspect, described as a Black man around 5 foot 11 and 175 pounds with a thin build.

The U.S. Postal Service has remained open normally during the government shutdown since it is independently funded through its services.

Below are other recent incidents investigated by police in eastern Prince William County. Anyone with information can contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip to pwcva.gov/policetip.

Vandalism on School Grounds: On October 17 at 1:04PM, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Forest Park High School located at 15721 Forest Park Dr in Woodbridge (22193) was notified of vandalism in one of the boy’s bathrooms. The investigation revealed swastikas were drawn onto a bathroom stall wall. No additional markings were reported. School personnel removed the markings.

Brandishing of a Firearm: On October 20 at 4:50PM, officers responded to the area of Gordon Blvd & Richmond Hwy in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a road rage incident. The investigation revealed the victim, a 32-year-old man, was driving in the above area when he encountered the driver of another vehicle described as a silver 4-door sedan. At one point during the encounter, the other driver brandished a firearm before the parties separated, and the other vehicle continued north on Richmond Hwy into Fairfax County. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported. The other driver was described as a black male with a thin build and shoulder length dreadlocks.

Armed Robbery: On October 21 at 3:40PM, officers responded to the 14900 block of Enterprise Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed the victim, a 14-year-old male juvenile, and a friend were playing basketball on the courts in the above area when they were approached by two males believed to be in their mid-late teens. During the encounter, the suspects grabbed the victim’s backpack and began to walk away. The victim approached the suspects where one of them then displayed a firearm before the suspects walked off with the property. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched the area for the suspects who were not located. The armed suspect was described as a white male, approximately 5'7, wearing a ski-mask and dark-colored clothing. The other subject was also believed to be a white male wearing dark-colored clothing.