The Prince George County Police Department announced on April 17 that, working with the United States Marshals Service, officers arrested Ronald Rashawn Jackson, 36, of Petersburg, Virginia. Jackson was taken into custody in Richmond following an investigation into crimes committed in Prince George County on April 13.
Authorities said Jackson was apprehended after detectives tracked his location and coordinated with federal partners to make the arrest. At the time of his arrest, Jackson—who is a two-time convicted felon—was found with a firearm. Police stated that additional charges related to the firearm are pending.
“This apprehension illustrates our team’s unwavering dedication to seeing every investigation through to its conclusion,” said Major Nicholas. “Our detectives work tirelessly to ensure that those who threaten the safety of our communities are held accountable. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with the U.S. Marshals, which enhances our ability to maintain safety in Prince George County.”
Jackson faced several outstanding warrants from multiple jurisdictions at the time of his arrest. In Prince George County alone, he faces charges including Electronic Communication of Threats; Breaking and Entering to Commit a Misdemeanor; Misdemeanor Capias for Contempt of Court (Failure to Pay Support); Misdemeanor Capias for Failure to Appear on an Assault and Battery charge; and Capias for Violation of a Court Order. He also had capias warrants from Brunswick, Petersburg, and Hopewell related to violations involving failure to provide support.
The county where this occurred is home to a single public school district serving 6,181 students during the 2023-24 school year according to Virginia Department of Education data. Of these students, white children made up nearly half at 44.7 percent (2,765), while Black students accounted for just over thirty percent (1,880) according to state records. Enrollment increased by about one percent compared with last year as reported by education officials.
Prince George High School had the largest enrollment among seven local schools during this period with 1,818 students according to state data. North Elementary School enrolled more pre-kindergarteners than any other school in the county—46 children or roughly twenty-eight percent—and also led kindergarten enrollment with 119 children or about one quarter of all kindergartners countywide according to education statistics.
Police say they remain committed “to proactive policing and ensuring that fugitives are brought to justice.” The department thanked neighboring agencies and federal partners for their assistance.
