Crime & Safety
Update: Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Assault In Global Foods
Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing in the Global Foods bathroom in Manassas.
MANASSAS, VA — One man stabbed another in the bathroom of Global Foods in Manassas on Monday evening, the Prince William County Police Department said.
The victim, a 52-year-old man, suffered minor injuries with cuts to his arms and hands.
On Wednesday, authorities arrested 21-year-old Kevin Anderson Saenz-Romero in connection with the stabbing. He is being held without bond at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center.
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Saenz-Romero is charged with one count of malicious wounding. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.
The attack occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday at the Global Foods on Festival Lane in Manassas. Authorities said the victim and the suspect were in argument that escalated inside a bathroom.
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The suspect pulled out a knife and cut the victim, according to authorities. He then left the area before police officers arrived.
Anyone with more information about the assault can contact the police department's tip line at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.
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