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Man Shakes 'Caustic Substance' On Woman's Clothing During Argument In Prince William: Police

A 41-year-old man is facing charges after police say he tried assaulting a woman with a caustic substance during an argument in Prince William County.

Mohamed Koroma 

Mohamed Koroma 

Photo Credit: Prince William County Police

Mohamed Koroma was arguing with the 64-year-old woman on the 16200 block of Taconic Circle in Dumfries Thursday, Jan. 4 around 1 p.m., when he shook a can of cleaning powder toward her, Prince William County police said.

The substance got on the victim’s clothing and no injuries were reported. Koroma fled the scene before officers arrived, an arrest warrant for him was issued, authorities said.

Koroma was arrested that evening and charged with attempted assault with a caustic substance.

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