5-Year-Old Injured In DWI Crash, 2 Shootings Investigated Over Weekend: Police

DALE CITY, VA — A 5-year-old child was injured in an intoxicated driving crash in Dale City Friday night, according to Prince William County Police. Police also investigated two shootings in the Woodbridge and Dale City areas over the weekend.

Police responded around 10 p.m. Friday to the crash in the 15400 block of Weldin Drive. Police say the driver struck a parked car, which caused the driver's car to overturn. The driver and a 5-year-old passenger were extricated from the car, and minor injuries were reported. An investigation determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The child has been released to relatives.

The driver, Amy Catherine Baker, 36, of Dale City, was arrested and charged with felony child neglect, DWI: second offense in five years, and driving after forfeiture of license. She was held without bond.

Below are other police incidents reported in the Woodbridge area over the weekend. Anyone with information about an incident can contact the Prince William County Police tip line at 703-792-7000 or submit a tip to pwcva.gov/policetip.

Malicious Wounding: On August 10 at 1:12AM, officers responded to the Bayvue Apartments located in the 1300 block of Bayside Ave in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed an earlier altercation had occurred at a local restaurant involving several known parties. The altercation escalated in the above area resulting in shots being fired. During the encounter, one victim, a 35-year old man, was shot in the arm, while a second victim, a 33-year-old woman, had been physical assaulted resulting in minor injuries. The parties dispersed prior to officers arriving in the area. One of the suspects, identified as the accused, was later located in a nearby apartment where he was detained without incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Anderson Amaya Velasquez, was arrested. Detectives are working to identify other suspects involved. Arrested on August 10: Anderson Amaya Velasquez, 24, of Woodbridge, charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Attempted Malicious Wounding: On August 9 at 4:17PM, officers responded to the 3800 block of Danbury Ct in Woodbridge (Dale City) (22193) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed an exchange of gunfire occurred in the above area stemming from an argument. During the encounter, one of the parties took property and attempted to run away resulting in the gunshots being exchanged. An unoccupied vehicle was struck. No injuries or other property damage were reported. Two men, identified as Deshawn Antione Baker and Deonte Antoine Carrington, were identified as being involved in the altercation. Following the investigation, both men were arrested. Detectives are working to identify other suspects involved. Arrested on August 9: Deshawn Antione Baker, 20, of Richmond. Deonte Antoine Carrington, 19, of Richmond Both men charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and destruction of property. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable