Crime & Safety
Woman Viciously Assaulted In Woodbridge: Police
A man was arrested Sunday after viciously assaulting a female acquaintance in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police.
WOODBRIDGE, VA—A man was arrested Sunday after viciously assaulting a female acquaintance in the 5100 block of Charles Ewell Lane, according to Prince William County Police. Branden Jamal Nesbitt, 28, of the 5100 block of Charles Ewell Lane in Woodbridge, was charged with strangulation, abduction, assault and battery and possession of marijuana.
The 22-year-old woman told police she and Nesbitt were in a vehicle driving toward his residence when they got into an argument that escalated. She got out and began to walk to her residence. He followed her, got out, grabbed her and tried to force her back to his vehicle.
He then put his hands around her neck and lifted her off the ground. She finally was able to get away and receive treatment for her injuries.
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