Convicted Felon Brandished Weapon While Walking Dog On Elementary School Grounds: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA – A convicted felon walking his dog on the property of an elementary school has been charged with brandishing a weapon at a school security officer who asked him to leave, according to Prince William County police.

The Prince William County Police Department reports that Dewayne Andrew Williams, 40, of Woodbridge, was walking his dog on the grounds of River Oaks Elementary school at 8:44 a.m. on Wednesday when he was approached by a school security officer. The school security officer told Williams that animals were not allowed on the property.

Police say Williams threatened the school security officer and displayed a firearm, though he didn’t fire it. Williams then left the area.

Williams was arrested on Thursday after attempting to flee from officers, according to the department. He is charged with brandishing, possession of a firearm on school property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, fleeing from a law enforcement officer and threatening a school employee. He is being held without bond.

Williams has a lengthy criminal history in the county. He pleaded guilty to felony malicious wounding in 2015 and was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 15 years suspended. He was already racking up parole violations for drug possession in 2011.