Procession as it passed the Garfield Police Station where Officer Ashley Guindon was assigned. #RIPAshleyGuindon
Posted by Prince William County Police Department on Monday, February 29, 2016
Procession with Fallen PWC Officer Ashley Guindon's body passing by Garfield Police Station. @wtop pic.twitter.com/nBYtXCgxVs
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) March 1, 2016
PWC residents waiting for procession carrying body of fallen Ofc Ashley Guindon to pass by Garfield Station.@wtop pic.twitter.com/8QSrXnFJGs
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) February 29, 2016
Procession with PWC Officer Ashley Guindon's body will pass by Garfield Police Station where she was assigned.@wtop pic.twitter.com/TBA5ornYIm
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) February 29, 2016
Garfield Police Station where Fallen Ofc. Ashley Guindon was assigned. Procession w/Ofc. Guindon will pass by.@wtop pic.twitter.com/DrguvRMbHQ
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) February 29, 2016
WASHINGTON — Funeral services will be held Tuesday for the Prince William County police officer who died in the line of duty during her first day on the job, and a huge turnout is expected.
On Saturday, Officer Ashley Guindon responded to a domestic disturbance call inside the northern Virginia home of a Pentagon worker. According to police, Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Hamilton opened fire as Guindon arrived at his door, killing her and wounding two other officers.
Hamilton and his wife Crystal had been arguing all day, but it escalated once she called 911. Hamilton fatally shot his wife and then fired at the arriving officers, police say. He eventually surrendered.
According to an affidavit filed Monday in General District Court in Prince William County, “The accused made statements to law enforcement officers stating that he shot his wife and the police officers.”
The viewing and funeral are both open to the public. But it should be noted that because of space limitations, priority will be given to fellow law enforcement and government officials.
Prince William County will provide a live stream of the funeral on its YouTube page.
Funeral arrangements
When: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Viewing: 10 a.m.
Service: 12 p.m.
Where: Hylton Memorial Chapel
14640 Potomac Mills Rd.
Woodbridge, Virginia
With Prince William County police attending the funeral, Manassas City police and the Prince William Sheriff’s Office will respond to calls in western Prince William County until 5 p.m. Residents are advised to call 911 for emergencies and 703-792-6500 for nonemergencies.
In eastern Prince William, Virginia State Police troopers will respond to calls until 5 p.m. For nonemergency calls, phone 703-792-6500.
A procession was organized Monday night to take Guindon from Mountcastle Funeral Home to Hylton Memorial Chapel.
Police invited community members to “line the route” as they carried her. Officers passed in front of the Garfield Police Station.
How to donate
The Prince William County Police Association has created an account for anyone that wishes to donate money to the family in Guindon’s memory. The association will receive all funds and send them directly to Ashley’s mother.
Make checks payable to “PWCPA in memory of OFC Ashley Guindon.”
You are welcome to stop by one of a police station with a donation or mail it directly to the Police Association.
The mailing address is as a follows:
Prince William County Police Association
Officer Guindon Memorial Fund
P. O. Box 1845
Manassas, Virginia 20108.
