Crime & Safety
Police Arrest Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Food Lion Employee In Woodbridge
A 41-year-old man faces sexual battery and assault charges after police said he inappropriately touched a Food Lion employee in Woodbridge.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A 41-year-old man has been arrested after police said he sexually assaulted an employee inside a Woodbridge Food Lion last week.
Matthew Stephen Porcelli, 41, of Woodbridge, was taken into custody on Saturday, two days after the incident at the Food Lion at 12420 Dillingham Square, according to Prince William County police.
Officers responded to the store shortly before 9:10 p.m. on Aug. 20 after a 35-year-old employee reported that a man approached him inside the business.
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During the encounter, Porcelli inappropriately touched the woman and grabbed her arm before leaving the area in a vehicle, police said. No injuries were reported.
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Police initially obtained arrest warrants but were unable to locate Porcelli. He was arrested two days later and charged with sexual battery and assault and battery.
Porcelli was released on $3,000 secured bond. His court date is pending.
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