Crime & Safety

Man Strangles Cop During Marijuana Arrest In Woodbridge: Police

A man was arrested Monday after strangling a cop during a marijuana incident in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County Police.

WOODBRIDGE, VA—A man was arrested early Monday night after assaulting a cop during a marijuana incident in the 1900 block of Mayflower Drive, according to Prince William County Police. Glenn Martin, 63, of the 2000 block of Mayflower Drive in Woodbridge, was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice.

Around 6 p.m., police went to the aforementioned area for a reported incident of vandalism. Upon arrival, they saw a man smoking marijuana in his back yard. When they attempted to detain him, Martin tried to flee into his home when a struggled ensued. That's when he "wrapped his arm around an officer's neck," before ultimately being subdued and arrested.


Photo: Prince William County Police

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