Police Updates: Brandishing; Stolen Tow Truck

Brandishing

A 25-year-old Woodbridge man was arrested Friday after a report for a disorderly in the 15700 block of Tassleford Lane. 

Police reports state that the victim, a 26-year-old man of Charles Town, WV told police that the accused, William Thomas Tate, 25, had pointed a handgun at him after a verbal altercation escalated.

Tate got into a vehicle and as the victim attempted to stop him, Tate put the vehicle in reverse and dragged the victim a short distance. Tate was located and arrested by police without further incident. The victim did not require medical attention.

Tate has been charged with attempted malicious wounding and brandishing. His court date is unavailable and he is being held without bond. 

Stolen Tow Truck

A 2006 Ford Flatbed tow truck was reported stolen by management of Wards Towing at 15512 Neabsco Mills Road.

The truck was reported missing between 12:37 a.m. and 1:47 a.m. on March 18 from the 1800 block of Gableridge Turn in Woodbridge. The tag is Virginia WARDS12.

Anyone with information relating to these cases is urged to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward.