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Man Assaulted Woman, Left Gun Unsecured Near Toddler During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say

A Woodbridge man who assaulted a woman during an argument and left handgun in the are of a toddler is facing multiple charges in Prince William County, police say.

Luis Cruz-Vargas

Luis Cruz-Vargas

Photo Credit: Prince William County Police

Luis Cruz-Vargas, 27, was arrested early on Monday, Aug. 19, when officers were called to a home in the 1300 block of Eisenhower Circle to investigate a domestic dispute.

According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, shorty after 2 a.m. on Monday morning, a 27-year-old woman got into an argument with Cruz-Vargas that escalated, during which he took out a gun and struck the woman in the head before grabbing her by the neck.

It is further alleged that Cruz-Vargas then continued to assault the woman before officers arrived, all while leaving the weapon unsecured and accessible to a 3-year-old child who was also inside the apartment.

The woman suffered minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Cruz-Vargas was charged with: 

  • Malicious wounding;
  • Strangulation;
  • Brandishing of a firearm;
  • Allowing access to firearms by a child;
  • Domestic assault and battery.

He was held without bond and his next court appearance is pending.

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