Man Sought For Assaulting Two People At Hotel In Manassas: Police

MANASSAS, VA—Authorities are looking for a man who assaulted a woman and then strangled an employee early Sunday in the Days Inn at 7249 New Market Court, according to Prince William County Police. Michael Wallberg, 31, of the 5000 block of Cherokee Run Court in Haymarket, is described as white, 5-10, 170 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair.

Around 12:45 a.m., police were summoned to the scene for a reported assault. They found that the woman, 23, and Wallberg had been involved in an argument that escalated, during which he hit her in the upper body while they were in a hotel hallway. An employee, a 24-year-old man, saw the fight and separated the two.

While helping the woman recover her property, the employee was assaulted by Wallberg, who wrapped his arm around the employee's neck. The employee extricated himself and Wallberg left the hotel. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-792-6500.