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Man Bit, Struck, Kicked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia, Police Say Man Bit, Struck, Kicked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia, Police Say
Man Bit, Struck, Kicked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A 54-year-old man who struck, kicked, and bit a woman during a violent assault earlier this week inside a Prince William County home is wanted as police continue to investigate the incident. Woodbridge resident Michael Nelson is at large following a domestic dispute in Dumfries over the weekend, where he allegedly assaulted a 34-year-old woman, officials say. According to the Prince William County Police Department, at approximately 10:45 p.m., on Saturday, June 15, there was a verbal altercation in the 3000 block of Antrim Circle in Dumfries, that rapidly escalated. Investigators say that…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted For Punching, Kicking Woman During Violent Assault In Virginia: Police Man Wanted For Punching, Kicking Woman During Violent Assault In Virginia: Police
Man Wanted For Punching, Kicking Woman During Violent Assault In Virginia: Police A man who violently assaulted a woman and stole her phone over the weekend is now wanted in Prince William County, police say. What started as a verbal altercation rapidly escalated, leading to Octavious Hodges allegedly attacking a 31-year-old acquaintance, who had to be treated by paramedics following an incident on Saturday morning. It was reportedly shortly before 3 a.m. on June 15. Hodges, 44, is wanted on a host of charges after allegedly grabbing the woman's neck, throwing her to the ground, where he struck and kicked her multiple times before stealing her phone out of a purse and c…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Accused Of Strangling 4-Year-Old Girl At Virginia Home: Police Woman Accused Of Strangling 4-Year-Old Girl At Virginia Home: Police
Woman Accused Of Strangling 4-Year-Old Girl At Virginia Home: Police The woman wanted for choking a 4-year-old girl during a domestic disturbance in Prince William County several weeks ago has been tracked down and arrested, according to police. Woodbridge resident Shanna Deniece Freeman, 44, was arrested on Monday and charged with strangulation following an incident that was reported in a home on Getty Lane in late March. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27 to the 13500 block of Getty Lane in Woodbridge to investigate an assault that was reported inside an area home involving F…

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by Zak Failla
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Boyfriend Strangled Ex Repeatedly During Harrowing Labor Day Weekend In DC, Feds Say Boyfriend Strangled Ex Repeatedly During Harrowing Labor Day Weekend In DC, Feds Say
Boyfriend Strangled Ex Repeatedly During Harrowing Labor Day Weekend In DC, Feds Say The District man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend during Labor Day weekend last summer is facing federal prison time after being convicted of assaulting her during a domestic dispute.  On Wednesday, federal authorities announced that Jeffrey Strange, 29, was found guilty of strangling his ex after a series of startling events in September 2023. According to the government's evidence, at approximately 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2023, Strange began incessantly calling the woman to determine her whereabouts, before tracking her down the following morning at around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 4. Prosecut…

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by Zak Failla
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Rifle-Wielding Man Surrenders After Seven-Hour Standoff With Police In Fairfax County Rifle-Wielding Man Surrenders After Seven-Hour Standoff With Police In Fairfax County
Rifle-Wielding Man Surrenders After Seven-Hour Standoff With Police In Fairfax County A wanted man is in custody after abducting and assaulting a woman before barricading himself inside a Fairfax County home for hours over the weekend, police say. Silvio Meza, Jr., 33, put police through their paces on Sunday afternoon during a standoff that lasted more than seven hours after an incident involving a woman he injured during an altercation. Shortly before 2:45 p.m. on March 10, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were approached by a woman who had been assaulted by a man - later identified as Meza - who was inside a home in the 6700 block of Chestnut Avenue in M…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Arrested Returning To Scene Of Domestic Dispute Day Later In Virginia, Police Say Man Arrested Returning To Scene Of Domestic Dispute Day Later In Virginia, Police Say
Man Arrested Returning To Scene Of Domestic Dispute Day Later In Virginia, Police Say A man who went back to the scene of the crime was arrested by police in Prince William County for a pair of domestic disputes involving a 20-year-old woman, officials say. Dumfries resident Zackery Maurice Thomas, 25, is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a woman on Tuesday afternoon and then coming back the following morning for seconds, according to investigators. Members of the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 15800 block of Isben Place in Dumfries at approximately 1 p.m. on Feb. 27 to investigate a domestic dispute. Police say that Thomas and a friend g…

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by Zak Failla
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Alleged Rapist Arrested Hours After Assault In Arlington, Police Say Alleged Rapist Arrested Hours After Assault In Arlington, Police Say
Alleged Rapist Arrested Hours After Assault In Arlington, Police Say A sexual assault investigation that was launched in Arlington led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman on Thursday morning, police say. Vernon Koning has been arrested and charged with rape and strangulation following an early-morning incident on Feb. 8 in Crystal City, according to the Arlington Police Department. At around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, officers were alerted about a reported rape that had just taken place. Investigators say that the woman was walking in the area when she began talking with Koning, who allegedly led her to an outdoor…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Grabs 14-Year-Old's Neck During Domestic Incident In Virginia: Police Man Grabs 14-Year-Old's Neck During Domestic Incident In Virginia: Police
Man Grabs 14-Year-Old's Neck During Domestic Incident In Virginia: Police A 27-year-old man has been arrested after police said he struck a 14-year-old and grabbed his neck during an argument in Prince William County. Alvaro Jasmany Toledo-Garcia and the boy were arguing at The Crossings at Summerland Apartments located in the 13700 block of Keelingwood Cl., in Woodbridge, around 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, county police said. During the incident, Toledo-Garcia struck the boy before grabbing his neck, police said. The two eventually separated, and Toledo-Garcia fled the apartment.  While investigating the incident, Toledo-Garcia returned to th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Arrested For Strangling Teen Breaking Up Fight With Woman In Virginia Apartment, Police Say Man Arrested For Strangling Teen Breaking Up Fight With Woman In Virginia Apartment, Police Say
Man Arrested For Strangling Teen Breaking Up Fight With Woman In Virginia Apartment, Police Say A grown man who choked a teenager attempting to intervene during a domestic dispute involving a woman in Prince William County has been apprehended, according to police. Shortly before 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the Woodburn Apartment complex in the 11300 block of Golden Leaf Circle in Manassas, where there was a reported incident involving 39-year-old Joseph Edward Moore III and a woman. According to police, Moore was involved in a verbal altercation with the 34-year-old woman that rapidly escalated, leading him to a…

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Strangled While Breaking Up Fight In Virginia Apartment, Police Say Teen Strangled While Breaking Up Fight In Virginia Apartment, Police Say
Teen Strangled While Breaking Up Fight In Virginia Apartment, Police Say A grown man who choked a teenager attempting to intervene during a domestic dispute involving a woman in Prince William County is at large, according to police. Shortly before 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday night, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the Woodburn Apartment complex in the 11300 block of Golden Leaf Circle in Manassas, where there was a reported incident involving 39-year-old Joseph Edward Moore III and a woman. According to police, Moore was involved in a verbal altercation with the 34-year-old woman that rapidly escalated, leading him to allegedly pu…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Strangled Woman, Stole Phone During Domestic Dispute In Virginia Apartment: Police Man Strangled Woman, Stole Phone During Domestic Dispute In Virginia Apartment: Police
Man Strangled Woman, Stole Phone During Domestic Dispute In Virginia Apartment: Police A Virginia man is behind bars after terrorizing a woman during a domestic incident inside a Prince William County apartment, police say. On Tuesday morning, officers were called to the Woodbridge Station Apartments in the 13900 block of Wasp Way, where a woman reported a violent domestic incident involving 30-year-old Elijah Nickey Rankin. According to police, the two got into a heated argument that resulted in Rankin physically preventing the woman from contacting the police before grabbing her throat as the dispute continued. It is alleged that Rankin then destroyed items and clothes wit…

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by Zak Failla
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Knife-Wielding Man Threatened To Burn Down Woman's Home During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say Knife-Wielding Man Threatened To Burn Down Woman's Home During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Man Threatened To Burn Down Woman's Home During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A 19-year-old Virginia man was arrested after assaulting a woman and threatening to burn down her house, authorities said. Gabriel Rivera was arguing with a woman in a home on Corbin Court in Woodbridge when he grabbed her neck and threatened her with a knife around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, Prince William County police said. He threw her to the ground and kicked her, then left the home and called her threatening to burn the house down, police said. The victim reported minor injuries. An arrest warrant was issued of Rivera on charges of strangulation, threats to burn, and domestic assa…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Sodomizes, Strangles 19-Year-Old Victim In Virginia Home: Cops Man Sodomizes, Strangles 19-Year-Old Victim In Virginia Home: Cops
Man Sodomizes, Strangles 19-Year-Old Victim In Virginia Home: Cops A 41-year-old Woodbridge man was being held without bond after sexually assaulting a 19-year-old man with his arms wrapped around his neck, police said. Alejandro Piedras Padilla was standing with an acquaintance on the 13900 bock of Richmond Highway when he wrapped his arms around the other man's neck and sodomized him Saturday, Oct. 7, Prince William County police said. "At some point during the encounter, the victim was able to separate from the accused and fled the residence," police said.  Officers in the area at the time were flagged down shortly after the encount…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sneak Attack: VA Gunman Chokes Teen From Car's Backseat, Police Say Sneak Attack: VA Gunman Chokes Teen From Car's Backseat, Police Say
Sneak Attack: VA Gunman Chokes Teen From Car's Backseat, Police Say The man who hid in the backseat of a car and choked a woman who was meeting with an acquaintance to make a deal has been apprehended in Prince William County, authorities said. Carlyle Jermaine Worrell, Jr., 20 was arrested this week after a botched clothing exchange last month in a quiet Woodbridge road, when he allegedly snuck up from behind, choked a teen girl and took her phone away, police say. The scary scene played out in the afternoon of Tuesday, May 16, when officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 14300 block of Springrbrook Court to investigate…

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by Zak Failla
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Serial Abuser Accused Of Abducting, Assaulting Woman In MD Serial Abuser Accused Of Abducting, Assaulting Woman In MD
Serial Abuser Accused Of Abducting, Assaulting Woman In MD A near two-week investigation into a reported domestic dispute in Prince William County led to the arrest of an alleged abuser who has repeatedly assaulted a woman, according to police. David Ian Lucey, 37, of Stafford, was apprehended on Sunday, May 7 following into an alleged aggravated assault that was reported late last month in the 4300 block of Inn Street in Triangle. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to Inn Street, where there was a report of a domestic disturbance that had just taken place. The investi…

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by Zak Failla
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Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Northern VA: PD Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Northern VA: PD
Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Northern VA: PD A 22-year-old man broke into a woman's home through an unlocked sliding glass door and held her hostage in Prince William County, authorities said. Davaughn Damani Higgins got into the apartment at Misty Ridge Apartments in the 15000 block of Sunny Ridge Court, in Woodbridge, and then destroyed it around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Prince William County police said. When the homeowner arrived home, her apartment was a mess — and Higgins was inside. Higgins immediately grabbed the victim and pulled her into the apartment, then refused to let her leave. At one point during th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Suspect Finally Arrested After Strangling Woman At Triangle Apartment Complex Last December Suspect Finally Arrested After Strangling Woman At Triangle Apartment Complex Last December
Suspect Finally Arrested After Strangling Woman At Triangle Apartment Complex Last December A 30-year-old Triangle man has finally been taken into custody after reportedly beating and abducting a woman last December, officials say. Jaharii Kwame Underwood is accused of beating a 34-year-old woman, described as an "acquaintance" by Prince William County police, at the Quantico Court Apartments on Fuller Heights Road on Dec. 7, 2022. Police were called to the apartments shortly after midnight where they were told that Underwood had choked and assaulted the victim numerous times, at one point preventing the victim from leaving the apartment when she tried to get away. Once the victi…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Strangulation Suspect Steals Car, Credit Cards During Domestic Dispute In PWC: Police Strangulation Suspect Steals Car, Credit Cards During Domestic Dispute In PWC: Police
Strangulation Suspect Steals Car, Credit Cards During Domestic Dispute In PWC: Police Police say that a man who strangled a woman and stole her car only to return it the following day in Prince William County has been taken into custody. Woodbridge resident Jesus Robert Santana Barrios, 36, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 and faces multiple charges following a domestic incident that played out earlier this week, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, officers were called to the 3400 block of Vale Court in Woodbridge to investigate a reported domestic incident that took place the previous day. The i…

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by Zak Failla
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Triangle Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Woman: Police Triangle Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Woman: Police
Triangle Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Woman: Police A 28-year-old man has been arrested after abducting a woman and blocking her in a Triangle apartment complex, authorities say. Eric Harley Minor has been accused of abduction and strangulation after reportedly preventing a 28-year-old woman from leaving a residence inside of the Quantico Court Apartments on Fuller Heights Road, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Officers responded to the apartments to investigate a domestic incident in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 12, where they determined the woman was being held against her …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Two Men Strangle Two Female Friends In Two Separate Domestic Disturbances In PWC: Police Two Men Strangle Two Female Friends In Two Separate Domestic Disturbances In PWC: Police
Two Men Strangle Two Female Friends In Two Separate Domestic Disturbances In PWC: Police Two men are wanted in Prince William County following two separate domestic incidents with female friends over the span of two days this weekend, police say. A wild weekend for the Prince William County Police Department led to two suspects who remain at large on Monday, Jan. 23, and are facing strangulation, assault, and other charges. On Saturday, Jan. 21, officers responded to the 4200 block of Kenton Circle in Dumfries to investigate a burglary that had reportedly just taken place. According to police, the investigation determined that Woodbridge resident Ahmad El-Rashad, 32, entered …

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by Zak Failla
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Assault Suspect At Large After Abusing, Strangling Woman During Altercation In VA Assault Suspect At Large After Abusing, Strangling Woman During Altercation In VA
Assault Suspect At Large After Abusing, Strangling Woman During Altercation In VA A repeat offender who has been terrorizing a woman for days is facing multiple charges for allegedly assaulting and choking her on numerous occasions in Prince William County, police announced on Wednesday. Jahari Kwame Underwood, 30, is wanted on multiple charges following an incident that played out early on Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Prince William County, investigators said.  The incident began shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, morning when members of the Prince William County Police Department were called to investigate an incident involving Underwood and an acquaintance in the Q…

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by Zak Failla
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Virginia Police Chase Away Man Attempting To Strangle Woman, Force Her Inside Apartment Virginia Police Chase Away Man Attempting To Strangle Woman, Force Her Inside Apartment
Virginia Police Chase Away Man Attempting To Strangle Woman, Force Her Inside Apartment A Woodbridge man has been arrested after allegedly attacking and strangling a woman inside of an apartment, authorities say. Nana Djobeng Yaw, 39, has been charged with malicious wounding and strangulation after assaulting a woman in the Signal Hill Apartments in the 15200 block of Colony Place around 5:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, according to Prince William County police. When officers arrived at the apartments, they watched Yaw attempt to force a woman inside of an apartment, and immediately intervened causing Yaw to run away. Yaw was eventually captured and an investigation revealed that…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Woodbridge Man Strangled Relative In His Home: Police Woodbridge Man Strangled Relative In His Home: Police
Woodbridge Man Strangled Relative In His Home: Police A Woodbridge man was arrested for assaulting a family member in his home, police said. James Henderson, 42, got violent during an argument in the 14700 block of River Walk Way on Sept. 27, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Henderson beat the woman and strangled her, officials said. When Henderson and the victim finally separated, law enforcement was contacted and Henderson was arrested, authorities reported. He was charged with strangulation and assault and battery, police said.  Henderson had a pending court date. There was no bond information available.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Woman Strangled 11-Year-Old Relative: Police Woodbridge Woman Strangled 11-Year-Old Relative: Police
Woodbridge Woman Strangled 11-Year-Old Relative: Police A Woodbridge woman was arrested after she physically assaulted an 11-year-old family member, police said. At around 9 a.m. on September 13, officers responded to an apartment complex located in the 1400 block of Bayside Avenue, where they discovered that the suspect had been in a violent argument with a young girl, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The suspect hit the juvenile with a phone cord before grabbing her by the neck, officials reported. The victim contacted police and reported minor injuries, law enforcement said. Bianca Flood, 33, was arrested for st…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Stafford Man Charged With Strangling Friend During Domestic Dispute In Woodbridge Stafford Man Charged With Strangling Friend During Domestic Dispute In Woodbridge
Stafford Man Charged With Strangling Friend During Domestic Dispute In Woodbridge A domestic dispute between two friends in Woodbridge led to the arrest of a 28-year-old who allegedly strangled an acquaintance during the fight, police in Prince William County said. Stafford resident Stephane Irene Mamady is facing charges after a verbal argument turned physical with a friend late last month, the Prince William Police Department announced on Thursday, Sept. 1. It is alleged that on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 27, Mamady and a 29-year-old victim were involved in the altercation in the 1400 block of Potomac Heights Place in Woodbridge, which rapidly escalated, police sai…

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by Zak Failla
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Manassas 23-Year-Old Strangles Victim In Late Night Argument: Police Manassas 23-Year-Old Strangles Victim In Late Night Argument: Police
Manassas 23-Year-Old Strangles Victim In Late Night Argument: Police A Manassas man was arrested for his violent behavior during an argument with an acquaintance, officials said.On August 11 at around 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the Barrington Apartments located in the 10600 block of Blendia Lane, where they discovered that a 23-year-old female victim had been strangled and pushed to the ground, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  The suspect who assaulted the woman, 23-year-old Osman Salguero Jr., prevented the victim from escaping and beat her before he eventually let her leave, police said. Th…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Man Strangled Relative Until She Lost Consciousness: Police Woodbridge Man Strangled Relative Until She Lost Consciousness: Police
Woodbridge Man Strangled Relative Until She Lost Consciousness: Police Police have arrested a 65-year-old Woodbridge man who strangled his family member in a fight, officials said.At around 4:25 p.m. July 25, Candies Wheeler became violent in a fight with a female relative in the 16200 block of Jetty Loop, Prince William County Police reported. Wheeler grabbed the woman's neck and strangled her until she lost consciousness, police said. Authorities said he eventually left the area  the victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.  Wheeler was identified by the victim and once he was in police custody, he was charged with strangulation and do…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Man Tries Using Hammer In Vicious Attack On Relative: Police Woodbridge Man Tries Using Hammer In Vicious Attack On Relative: Police
Woodbridge Man Tries Using Hammer In Vicious Attack On Relative: Police A Woodbridge man was arrested after he attacked a relative in his home on Wednesday July 20, police said. Nicholas Hylton, 27, allegedly hit his family member in an apartment in the 3500 block of Macon Way, before he picked up a hammer and tried to beat the victim with it, Prince William County Police said.  Hylton and the victim fought over the hammer before the victim got the weapon away from Hylton, officials said. Police said Hylton grabbed the victim by the neck before he fled the apartment. Officers reported to the residence at around 4:45 a.m. and found the victim suff…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Gainesville Man Arrested For Strangling, Tackling Victim: Police Gainesville Man Arrested For Strangling, Tackling Victim: Police
Gainesville Man Arrested For Strangling, Tackling Victim: Police A Gainesville man was arrested after he violently attacked a woman in his home earlier this week, police said. Officers responded to a home in the 10500 block of Neale Sound Court at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, July 13 to investigate a fight that involved a 20-year-old woman who was strangled, Prince William County Police Said. Aiden Thompson, 25, allegedly grabbed the victim’s neck during the fight and once the victim got away from Thompson with his phone, he tackled her outside the home before she could call police, officials said. Thompson and the victim, who suffered minor injuries, were sepa…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Man Arrested, Another Hospitalized After Viscious July 4 Fight: Police Woodbridge Man Arrested, Another Hospitalized After Viscious July 4 Fight: Police
Woodbridge Man Arrested, Another Hospitalized After Viscious July 4 Fight: Police Police in Prince William County said a Fourth of July fight ended with one person in the hospital and another man in jail. Witnesses called officers just before noon to an apartment's parking lot on Still Place in Woodbridge because of a fight between two men, Prince William County police said. When authorities arrived, they found two men injured. It's unclear what they were fighting over.  Responders took a 29-year-old man to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. He told investigators that  Mitchell Adam Nici Jr. had punched him in the face and s…

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by Josh Lanier
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Virginia Man Choked Victim Over Loud Noise Dispute: Sheriff's Office Virginia Man Choked Victim Over Loud Noise Dispute: Sheriff's Office
Virginia Man Choked Victim Over Loud Noise Dispute: Sheriff's Office A Stafford County man has been arrested for getting extremely violent over a dispute with another individual, authorities said.  Stephen Brown, 35, started chocking someone after the two got into an argument over a loud noise in the area of Dudley Lane off Brooke Road around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook.  After attacking the victim, Brown fled the scene while driving on a suspended license, the office continued. He was later arrested and charged with strangulation among other charges. He is being held on a $3,500 bail at …

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by David Cifarelli