Crime & Safety
Woman Kicks Officer During DUI Stop In Woodbridge: Police
Police said the woman, who was believed to be intoxicated during the stop, assaulted the officer when he attempted to arrest her.

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A Woodbridge woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly kicked a Prince William County police officer when the officer attempted to arrest her during a traffic stop. Mabelyn D. Guevara was ultimately arrested and is charged on six different counts, including assault and battery on a law enforcement officer.
According to police, an officer stopped Guevara for a traffic violation in the area of Minnieville and Smoketown roads at approximately 12:30 a.m. Aug. 29. During the stop, it was determined that Guevara was intoxicated, police said; however, when the officer attempted to arrest Guevara, she resisted, kicking the officer in the lower body.
After a brief struggle that resulted in minor injuries, Guevara was arrested, police said. She is also charged with resisting arrest, driving while intoxicated, refusal, drinking with an open container and driving without a license. She currently is being held without bond.
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