UpdatedTue, May 11, 2021 at 2:16 pm ET
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Mohammad Ekram Sherdil, an inmate at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center, died in February of lidocaine and fentanyl intoxication, according to an autopsy conducted by the medical examiner. Sherdi was charged in a 2016 shooting in Dale City. (Shutterstock)
MANASSAS, VA An inmate at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center died of fentanyl and lidocaine intoxication, according to an autopsy by the office of the chief medical examiner. The inmate, Mohammad Ekram Sherdil, died on Feb. 23.
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic, known for its numbing effect. It is often used topically in minor medical procedures. Fentanyl is a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Prince William County Social Justice Committee divided on how to approach issues
In the wake of last year’s protest over the killing of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, many localities across the nation put together groups and committees dedicated to addressing the problems of racial and social injustice.
Prince William County was no exception. It created a Racial and Social Justice Commission to study the status of social justice in the county and make recommendations on how to address those issues.
However, that seems to be a case of easier said than done.
Recently, during a Zoom meeting, Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland and Coles District Supervisor Yesli Vega were given to members of the commission to update the community on their progress. The discussion revealed that there’s an existing schism within the commission.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Woodbridge
On May 6 at 8:07 p.m., investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Minnieville Rd. and Noblewood Plaza in Woodbridge to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2016 Ford Mustang was traveling eastbound on Minnieville Rd. when the vehicle struck a pedestrian near the intersection with Noblewood Plaza. Investigators determined the pedestrian was walking within the roadway, outside of a crosswalk, at the time of the collision.
The striking vehicle remained on scene and the driver was not injured. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries sustained in the crash. Speed, alcohol, or drug use were not factors in the collision with the driver of the vehicle. The full identity of the victim, a 56-year-old Woodbridge man, will be released once the next of kin has been notified.
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Contee, an alumnus and D.C. native who has worked for MPD for 31 years, said he plans to prioritize community engagement and a reduction in violent crime.
The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed Robert Contee III, the acting chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, as the permanent head of the agency at a meeting Tuesday.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser named Contee as her next pick for chief of police in December after Peter Newsham announced he would step down from the role to head the Prince William County Police Department. Councilmembers said they plan to hold Contee “accountable” amid ongoing calls to implement police reform, urging him to collaborate with the Council to support public safety during his time at MPD.
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A man died of unknown causes after he was taken to the Adult Detention Center by members of the Prince William County Police Department, according to a news release. Officials said he appeared to suffer a seizure but refused treatment. (Mark Hand/Patch)
MANASSAS, VA A man from Manassas died in police custody after he was accused of assaulting a woman in Gainesville on Thursday evening. The man, Robert Leroy Reid, appeared to suffer a seizure prior to arriving at Prince William County Adult Detention Center but refused treatment, according to a news release from the police department.
The man s body was taken to the medical examiner s office for an autopsy to determine what caused his death. Two Prince William County police officers have been placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, according to the police department.