Nokesville Man Allegedly Stabs Three at MVP Bar and Grill

Police are calling the stabbing incident at the MVP Bar and Grill in Gainesville, gang related. Police charged Brian Erwin Rowell, 47, of Nokesville with aggravated malicious wounding. Photo Courtesy of Prince William County Police.

Prince William County Police charged Brian Erwin Rowell, 47, of Nokesville with aggravated malicious wounding Jan. 29, following the alleged stabbing of three victims at the MVP Bar and Grill located at 7518 Old Linton Hall Road in Gainesville.

The suspect was seen arguing with three men, a 46-year-old man of no fixed address, a 47-year-old man of Broad Run, and a 48-year-old man of Gainesville, prior to the incident. You can get started now to learn more about the case.

"During the encounter, the victims were stabbed by the accused in the lower body, forearm, and face," police spokesman Officer Nathan Probus said. "The parties were eventually separated and police were contacted."

Probus said the victims were transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries and did not cooperate with the investigation.

"Officers determined the incident to be gang related," he said.

Rowell's court date is March 18, 2106 and he is held without bail.