Crime & Safety
Police: Man Waves Machete in Parking Lot
Suspect also charged with resisting arrest after running from officers, according to Prince William County Police.
A man is in custody after allegedly waving a machete in the air at a Woodbridge shopping center, according to Prince William County Police.
William Robert Hargrow, 33, of no fixed address, is charged with brandishing a machete and resisting arrest. He is being held without bond.
At 6 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to the 13800 block of Shoppers Best Way regarding a brandishing call. The shopping center is home to 2nd and Charles, FedEx Office, Panda Express and Boston Market.
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Multiple callers told police that an unknown man had been seen in the parking lot waving the machete and threatening others.
Hargrow was located at the scene, with the machete still in his possession. After seeing police, Hargrow allegedly attempted to run, but was detained after a short foot chase.
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No injuries were reported.
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