On August 25 at 10:08 AM, officers patrolling in the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22191) observed a group of men actively fighting. When officers stopped to investigate, they learned one of the men involved in the altercation, later identified as the accused, was involved in a robbery earlier that morning. Officers attempted to detain the accused who refused to follow the officer’s commands and immediately fled on foot. While officers were pursuing the accused, a bystander took the accused to the ground where officers detained him without further incident. The investigation revealed at approximately 3:00 AM, the victim, a 37-year-old man, was staying at the Potomac Inn when multiple unknown men entered his room. Then one of the men brandished a knife and took the victim’s property before leaving the room. Later that morning, the victim observed one of the suspects in the above location and confronted him leading to a physical altercation. Additional bystanders also intervened before officers arrived at the scene. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Raquelle Darris JOHNSON, was arrested. While searching the accused, he was found in possession of a knife matching the description of the one used in the earlier robbery. The accused reported minor injuries sustained during the physical altercation prior to police arrival. Later that day, officers responded to the above location for an unrelated call when they encountered a man, later identified as Phillip Edward DOUGLAS. While speaking with DOUGLAS, officers were approached by the victim who indicated DOUGLAS was involved in the robbery earlier that morning. Following the investigation, Phillip Edward DOUGLAS, was arrested.
Arrested on August 25: Raquelle Darris JOHNSON, 32, of 1406 Bayside Ave. in Woodbridge Phillip Edward DOUGLAS, 34, of 15262 Waterwheel Ter. in Woodbridge Both were charged with robbery Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond