Social Media Spat Leads To Fight, Burglary In Dale City: Police

DALE CITY, VA — Authorities said that a social media spat led to a fight and an armed burglary in Dale City on Wednesday afternoon. One person was arrested after he was accused of being involved in the break-in. Another suspect is still at large, police said.

Officers responded to a home in the 300 block of Acorn Court in Dale City around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14. The incident was reported as "a domestic with weapons," according to a report from the Prince William County Police Department.

Through an investigation, officers determined that the incident stemmed from an argument that began on social media. The victim and an acquaintance, who was later identified as Emiliano Reynoso, Jr., mutually fought each other on Acorn Court, police said.

After the fight, Reynoso fled the area with an unknown man, according to authorities. A short time later, Reynoso and the other man returned to the 3000 block of Acorn Court and entered the victim's home without permission, police said.

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Authorities claimed that while Reynoso and the other man were in the home, they pointed guns at the victim and two family members before damaging a door. The two men fled before officers arrived on the scene, according to the police report.

No injuries were reported during the break-in, police said. Officers claimed they found Reynoso nearby and took him into custody without further incident.

Investigators are still working to identify the other suspect involved in the burglary.

Reynoso is charged 3 counts of brandishing a firearm, one count of burglary, and one count of using a firearm in commission of a felony. He is being held without bond, and his court date is pending.

Anyone with more information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Prince William County Police Department's tipline at 703-792-7000. Tips can also be submitted online.