Couple arrested for death of 19-month-old boy

WOODBRIDGE, Virginia – On Thursday, Jakeline Sanchez and Richard Osmin Ascencio, both involved in a child abuse case, surrendered to authorities. The charges stem from an incident reported on January 22, 2023 at their residence in the 4300 block of Granby Road. in Woodbridge.

Richard Osmin Ascencio, 31, and Jakeline Sanchez, 28, each face charges of child abuse. Both individuals are currently being held without bail and court dates are pending.

The investigation gained momentum on June 4, when detectives completed their review of the death of a 19-month-old boy, who had been found unresponsive at the same address earlier that year and was subsequently pronounced dead at a local hospital. An autopsy revealed signs of abuse, leading to the issuance of arrest warrants after consultations with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.

The ongoing case has not yet resulted in a determination of the child’s cause of death by the medical examiner’s office. Other details surrounding the investigation remain secret as the legal process unfolds.

The Prince William County Police Department continues to handle the case and further information is available upon request at its public information office in Woodbridge.

In a recent ruling, a federal appeals court upheld the decision by Nichols Middle School in Middleborough, Massachusetts, to send student Liam Morrison home for wearing a T-shirt deemed demeaning to non-binary students . The incidents began when Morrison, 12, wore a shirt reading “There are only two genders” after the school’s Pride Day celebration.

The school argued that the shirt targeted non-binary students, prompting them to send Morrison home to maintain a safe and inclusive environment. This action resulted in further public demonstrations by both supporters and opponents of the school’s decision, sparking significant local controversy.

Morrison, backed by the conservative group Alliance Defending Freedom, later filed a lawsuit, claiming the school’s actions violated his First Amendment rights. However, the appeals court ruled in favor of the school, citing the need to prevent disruption and protect the rights and safety of all students.

This case highlights the ongoing debate over free speech in schools and the balance between individual rights and maintaining an educational environment free of discrimination and harassment.

STAFFORD, Virginia— A late night disturbance call led to a drunk driving arrest in Pratt Park on River Road. The incident occurred on June 8, 2024, at approximately 1:14 a.m., when Deputy ET Osborn responded to a report of an intoxicated caller claiming a disturbance at the scene.

Upon arrival, Deputy Osborn found a Ford F250 parked outside the park gates. The driver, showing signs of intoxication, initially claimed he could not drive home due to broken car keys. However, it was quickly determined that the vehicle was equipped with a push start feature and that the keys were not broken.

Further investigation revealed that the driver had consumed Bud Light, which was confirmed by the presence of an empty Bud Light can found near the vehicle. After admitting to drinking, the driver was charged with driving under the influence.

He was taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he was held until he became sober. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address and mitigate impaired driving incidents, thereby improving safety within the community.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania— The Philadelphia Police Department’s Eastern Detective Division is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in multiple armed robberies targeting commercial establishments.

Incident #1: On May 24, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., police were called to a restaurant located in the 400 block of W. Girard Avenue in the 26th Ward for a report of a theft. A 39-year-old employee said the offender jumped over the counter, brandished a gun and demanded money. Although he had the gun ready and pointed at her, he fled on foot before police arrived without taking anything.

Incident #2: On May 29, 2024, at approximately 4:55 p.m., the same suspect allegedly struck again, this time in the 2700 block of E. Clearfield Street. Upon entering a business, he presented an online order to the cashier, then drew a gun when the employee turned away. He gathered three employees, then two customers who entered during the theft, at the back of the store. He asked everyone to lie down on the floor and asked an employee to take money from the register. After searching and stealing the individuals’ phones, an altercation with a customer led to an escape and a call to 911. The suspect fled with approximately $1,000 and an employee’s cell phone, which was later recovered abandoned on the corner of Westmoreland and Webb streets.

Philadelphia police are circulating surveillance footage and descriptions of suspects from both incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Eastern Detective Division. The department emphasizes the urgency of capturing this armed and dangerous individual to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of the community.

BAYVILLE, New Jersey— A vehicle fire on May 28, 2024 resulted in the temporary closure of Forest Hills Parkway, involving local emergency services. Patrolman Kyle Slocum and Lt. Brian Woermer were the first to respond to the incident near the area of ​​Forest Hills Parkway.

The Bayville Fire Department quickly arrived on scene and was able to extinguish the fire that had engulfed a silver 2015 Acura TLX. According to the driver, the vehicle began emitting black smoke from the engine after a malfunction. brake. She was able to stop the car and get out safely before the fire intensified.

Detectives Michael Tier and Joseph Santoro conducted a follow-up investigation, which concluded there was nothing suspicious about the incident. The promenade was closed for approximately an hour to manage the situation and ensure public safety.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the driver of the Acura was unhurt. The incident highlights the importance of vehicle maintenance and rapid response by emergency services.

The above incident is not recent, but was recently announced by the Berkeley Township Police Department.

MANASSAS, VA – Late Saturday evening, police responded to a domestic dispute at the Westgate Apartments on Ashland Ave. The incident escalated from a verbal altercation to an alleged kidnapping involving a 22-year-old woman and Abner Edgardo De Lao.

During the altercation, De Lao briefly grabbed the woman’s wrist and then prevented her from leaving by getting into his vehicle. Police encountered De Lao actively resisting arrest in the parking lot, but he was arrested without further incident.

De Lao, 23, faces charges of kidnapping, domestic violence and obstruction of justice. He is currently being held without bail and his court date is pending. No injuries were reported following the incident.