Abuction, Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, VA — On Thursday, authorities arrested a man accused of abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Woodbridge. The Prince William County Police Department said it received a community tip that led detectives to the suspect.

The police department identified the suspect as 35-year-old Ricardio Antonio Chavarria Manjivar. He is charged with one count of abduction with intent to defile. His court date is pending and he is being held without bond at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center.

If convicted, Chavarria Manjivar could face a life sentence, based on Virginia's sentencing guidelines.

The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, the police department said in a report. The victim told police that she was walking in the area of Forestdale Avenue and Fullerton Road. The suspect pulled up beside her in a white sedan offered her a ride; she accepted, authorities said.

"During the ride, the victim asked to get out of the vehicle and the driver refused," the police department said in a report. "At one point during the encounter, the driver exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures before grabbing the victim."

The victim kept trying to exit the vehicle. The suspect eventually drove the victim to her home, according to the police report.

Detectives said they received a tip regarding the location of the suspect's vehicle. They identified the owner and determined Chavarria Manjivar was the suspect. He was then taken into custody.

Anyone with more information can contact the police department's tip line at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center can provide information about reporting and coping with sexual abuse. Their website also features training materials and tips to prevent sexual abuse. The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network operates a 24/7 hotline for victims of sexual assault. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-656-4673.