Crime & Safety
Cop Assaulted After Power Tools Stolen in Woodbridge: Police
The man sold the power tools at a nearby pawn shop Saturday before being confronted by Prince William County Police.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A man who assaulted a police officer after stealing power tools from the Walmart at 14000 Worth Avenue and then selling them at a nearby pawn shop was arrested Saturday, according to Prince William County Police.
Ralph Edon, 35, of no fixed address, was charged with assault and batter on a law enforcement officer, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, obtaining money by false pretenses and petit larceny.
Shortly after 4 p.m., police responded to a report of a larceny at the aforementioned Walmart, and while en route, they spotted an individual matching the suspect's description an the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Smoketown Road.
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Edon was confronted, shoved an officer and fled on foot to a nearby restaurant where he was arrested without further incident.
Edon is being held without bond.
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