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MALICIOUS WOUNDING
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October 27, 2021
City of Fairfax Police charged two subjects in connection with a malicious wounding case which occurred during the early evening hours of October 25, 2021. Officers responded to the parking lot of 9738 Fairfax Boulevard, Advance Auto Parts, for a verbal altercation between acquaintances. Investigation revealed that two subjects were sitting inside a vehicle talking when they were approached by two acquaintances. The subjects proceeded to assault both occupants of the vehicle by spraying them in the face with mace. One victim, after exiting the vehicle, was then kicked repeatedly. The two suspects then fled the area. Both victims were transported to Fairfax Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
With the assistance of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, Melinda S. Halteh, 34, of 9753 Alwaes Drive, Fairfax and Joshua C. Hebb, 36, of 4109 Wadesworth Court, Annnandale were arrested. Halteh was charged with one count of Malicious Wounding (18.2-51), two counts of Bodily Injury by Means of Caustic Substance (18.2-52), and one count of Assault and Battery (18.2-57). Hebb was charged with one count of Malicious Wounding (18.2-51) and one count of Assault and Battery (18.2-57). Both subjects were held on no bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Media Contact: Sergeant Brock Rutter, Public Information Officer (703) 273-6382 or police.information@fairfaxva.gov
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