Woodbridge Woman Murdered: Arrest Made in Connection to Death of Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks

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A Woodbridge man was arrested in Newport News for the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Prince William County, Virginia. The Prince William County Police Department responded to a missing person report and found the woman’s car being driven by an acquaintance, later identified as the suspect. The woman’s body was discovered in a trash collection truck in the area where she lived. The victim, Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks, was identified, and the suspect, Brendon Devon White, was charged with murder. The investigation revealed the suspect’s involvement in Cooks’ death. Stay updated with DC News Now for more on this developing story.

Woodbridge Man Arrested in Newport News for Murder of Woodbridge Woman

The Prince William County Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the murder of a 30-year-old woman from Woodbridge. The tragic incident unfolded in Newport News, a city located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

Investigation into Missing Person

The authorities were alerted to the situation when family members reported the woman missing after she failed to pick up her child from daycare. Concerned for her welfare, police were dispatched to her residence in the 12200 block of Stevenson Ct. in Woodbridge.

Discovery of Personal Belongings

Upon arrival at the woman’s home, officers discovered that her personal belongings were still inside. This raised suspicions and prompted a more thorough investigation into her whereabouts.

Body Found in Trash Collection Truck

As the search continued in the Woodbridge area, a trash collection truck was located with the woman’s body inside. The victim was identified as Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks, a resident of Woodbridge.

Suspect Identified and Arrested

Through their investigation, police identified a male acquaintance of the victim as the suspect in her murder. Brendon Devon White, a 28-year-old man from Woodbridge, was apprehended in Newport News and charged with murder.

White was found driving the victim’s car in Newport News, leading authorities to believe he was attempting to flee the scene of the crime. However, thanks to swift police action, he was apprehended before he could evade justice.

The Prince William County Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks’ tragic death. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing closure to the victim’s loved ones.

Justice for Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks

As the community mourns the loss of a young life cut short, the arrest of Brendon Devon White brings a sense of justice and closure to those affected by this senseless act of violence. The Prince William County Police Department remains dedicated to upholding the law and ensuring that perpetrators of such heinous crimes are held accountable for their actions.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks during this difficult time. May they find solace in the knowledge that the perpetrator has been apprehended and will face the full extent of the law for his actions.