Loudoun Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Accused Of Stabbing Family Member: Police

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after he was accused of stabbing a family member in Sterling on Tuesday night, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The man, who police identified as Barron Maness, is being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

The assault occurred at the Village at Potomac Falls apartment complex in Sterling, police said. Authorities responded to the scene around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night, according to a report published by the sheriff's office.

"The suspect and the victim, who are family members, were involved in an argument when the suspect stabbed the victim and threatened two other occupants of the home, including a child," the sheriff's office said.

The suspect, who was later identified as Maness, was taken into custody as he was attempting to leave the area, police said.

The victim, who police only identified as an adult woman, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Her injuries were considered serious, but not life-threatening, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported during the incident.

Maness is charged with attempted first-degree murder, malicious wounding, and three counts of abduction. He is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Loudoun General District Court on Wednesday morning.

See also: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recognized In Loudoun County

Resources are available for victims of domestic violence. In Loudoun County, residents can call the county's Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 703-777-6552.

Residents can also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224. If you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network also offers services for survivors. They can be reached by calling 800-656-4673. There is also an online chat available on their website.

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