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Virginia Man Arrested After Assaulting Officers During Domestic Dispute, Police Say

A Woodbridge man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting multiple police officers who responded to a domestic dispute call, authorities said.

Prince William County Police

Prince William County Police

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Officers were called to a residence in the 5400 block of Bantry Court in Woodbridge at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 22 to investigate a reported domestic dispute, Prince William County police say.

Investigators determined that Anthony Arturo Castro, 33, assaulted a 29-year-old family member during the incident, and when officers attempted to detain him, Castro resisted and allegedly assaulted multiple officers before being subdued after a brief struggle.

No injuries were reported.

Castro was arrested and charged with:

  • Five counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer;
  • One count of obstruction of justice;
  • One count of domestic assault and battery.

He is being held without bond, and a court date is pending.

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