Arlington Business Confrontation Ends In Assault, 2 Arrests

ARLINGTON, VA — Two Arlington men face felony charges after allegedly attacking a business employee who confronted them about throwing rocks, leaving him with lacerations from a sharp object, according to Arlington County police.

Yuvin Sis Tista, 20, and Edison Mendez Hernandez, 19, were arrested Wednesday night and charged with malicious wounding by mob. Sis Tista also faces assault and battery and public intoxication charges, while Mendez Hernandez was additionally charged with abduction.

Officers initially responded to a reported stabbing near North Quincy Street and 5th Road North shortly before 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday.

According to police, a witness saw two men throwing rocks at a business. When an employee confronted them, the suspects allegedly began throwing rocks at him.

A physical altercation followed, during which Sis Tista allegedly struck the employee with a sharp object, causing lacerations, while Mendez Hernandez allegedly prevented him from leaving the area.

The employee suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police said both suspects ran away from the scene, but responding officers located them nearby and took them into custody.

Authorities did not identify the business or provide additional information about the employee's condition.