Crime & Safety
Potomac Mills Security Officers Bitten, Punched, Scratched During Fight: Police
Young woman was involved in an altercation with a male acquaintance when security personnel intervened, says Prince William County Police.
WOODBRIDGE, VA — A young woman who hit, bit and scratched Potomac Mills security officers near the mall's food court during a fight with a male acquaintance was arrested Wednesday, according to Prince William County Police.
Elizabeth Regina Houston, 22, of the 14700 block of Brook Drive in Woodbridge, was charged with two counts of unlawful wounding and one count of disorderly conduct.
Shortly before 4:30 p.m., police responded to a report of fight at the mall, after which security officers said they already had detained her and then provided details.
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During the fight, Houston allegedly became belligerent when two officers tried to break up the fracas, resisted and began biting, striking and scratching the officers.
Both officers were treated for minor injuries.
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Houston is being held without bond.
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