Location: River Oaks Elementary School, 16950 McGuffeys Trail, Woodbridge VA
Time: Brandishing incident reported June 24 at 8:44 a.m.; arrest made June 25
A Woodbridge man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he threatened a school security officer and displayed a firearm on school property.
According to Prince William County Police, officers responded to River Oaks Elementary School on June 24 after receiving a report of a brandishing incident.
Investigators determined that a man walking his dog on school property was approached by a school security officer and informed that animals were not permitted on campus. During the encounter, the man allegedly threatened the officer and displayed a firearm before leaving the area. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported.
Police located the suspect the following day. Authorities said he initially fled from officers attempting to detain him but was quickly taken into custody.
The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Dewayne Andrew Williams of Woodbridge, was charged with brandishing, possession of a firearm on school property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing from law enforcement, and threatening a school employee. He is being held without bond pending a court appearance.