Man Struck Woman, Pulled Hair To Keep Her In Vehicle: Police

MANASSAS, VA — A man hit a woman, pulled her hair, and kept from exiting a vehicle in Manassas, the Prince William County Police Department said.

The victim, a 36-year-old woman, was eventually able to leave the vehicle with her infant child. She reported minor injuries. The infant was not harmed, according to the police report.

Authorities identified the suspect as 36-year-old Aubrey Wilson Florence IV. He is charged with abduction, two counts of domestic assault and battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, identity theft, and false identification to law enforcement.

Florence's court date is pending and he is being held without bond.

The assault occurred on Sept. 8 near the intersection of Centreville Road and Rugby Road in Manassas. Investigators said Florence and the victim were arguing while driving in the area before the dispute escalated.

During the argument, Florence hit the victim, pulled her hair, and prevented her from getting out of the vehicle, the police department said. The victim was eventually able to run to a nearby home with her infant child.

During their investigation, authorities determined that Florence had assaulted the victim in a separate incident earlier in the month. Detectives obtained warrants for Florence's arrest.

On Friday, police officers found Florence in Manassas. He gave a fake identity to police officers and had brass knuckles, the police report said. He was then taken into custody.

There are a number of resources available to victims of domestic abuse in Virginia. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be found at 1-800-799-7233. Virginia's family violence hotline can be reached at 1-800-838-8238.