Would-Be Rapist Arrested In Woodbridge: Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — A man is being held without bond after attempting to rape a woman early Thursday at a residence in the 13800 block of Greenwood Drive, according to Prince William County Police. Joshua Mark Testsa, 39, of the aforementioned address, was charged with attempted rape, abduction with intent to defile and malicious wounding.

Shortly before 2 a.m., police responded to a report of an attempted rape. The victim, a 21-year-old Herndon woman, said she and Testa, an acquaintance, were involved in an argument that escalated. She said she tried to leave but he grabbed her, knocked her to the floor and attempted to take off her clothes.

She then was punched in the face several times. She eventually was able to flee the scene and contacted police, who obtained warrants for Testa's arrest. He was found at a nearby hotel later that day and arrested without incident.

Photo: Prince William County Police