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The long day for officers began at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, when Yonatan Nega Marufe, 34, was in custody and taken to the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge for an evaluation.
Police say that while in custody, Marufe kicked one officer and spat on another before he could be detained without further incident.
Marufe was not done yet.
Later, it is alleged that the suspect became combative again - while still in custody - at the Prince William County Department of Social Services building, where he attempted to grab an officer's holstered firearm.
He was not successful.
After a brief struggle, police say that an officer was struck by Marufe before he could be detained again.
No serious injuries were reported.
Marufe was arrested on Oct. 16 and charged with three counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and attempt to disarm a law enforcement officer.
Bond information was unavailable on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Marufe's court date was pending.
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