Crime & Safety

Young Woman Stabs Teen-Aged Family Member in Dumfries: Police

The 17-year-old male was seriously injured after being stabbed in the leg during an argument, according to Prince William County Police.

DUMFRIES, VA — A young woman stabbed and seriously injured a 17-year-old male family member in the leg Saturday night during an argument in the 4000 block of Jasper Loop, according to Prince William County Police.

Ashley Marilyn Barahona, 22, of the above address, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m., police responded to the scene, and their investigation found the victim was driven to a nearby shopping center, where police were contacted, and then driven to an area hospital for treatment.

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Barahona was located shortly thereafter.


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