Botched Drug Deal, Beating Leads to Arrests in Woodbridge: Police

MANASSAS, VA — Three men who whacked an acquaintance in the head with guns during a drug deal and then robbed the Manssas victim Oct. 27 in the 8200 block of Community Drive, have been arrested, according to Prince William County Police.

David Edurado Maldonodo, 18 (above), of the 8800 block of Antonia Avenue, was charged with robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and malicious wounding by mob.

Wilson Omar Mendoza, 20 (secondary photo), of the 9100 block of Winterset Drive, was arrested on the same charges.

Salvador Alexander Reyes-Castro, 22 (no photo available), of the 8900 block of Peabody Street, also was popped for the same charges.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. last Thursday, a 21-year-old man told police he had made arrangements to buy marijuana from two acquaintances. During the so-called deal, the two acquaintances and a third unknown man flashed guns, demanded money, beat him in the head and fled on foot.

Photos: Prince William County Police