LAKE RIDGE, Va. – On Oct. 6, police were in the area investigating an apparent domestic assault and battery when they found and arrested the suspect when he pushed an officer in the chest and resisted arrest while in handcuffs.
Here’s the latest from Prince William police:
Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer / Resisting Arrest – On Monday, October 6 at 10:37 PM, officers were investigating a possible domestic assault and battery that occurred at Dillingham Square in Lake Ridge (22192). During the course of that investigation, officers located James Horton III at his residence on Allspice Court, also in Lake Ridge. Mr. Horton pushed the investigating officer in the chest and then began to actively resist being handcuffed after being told he was under arrest. The officer was not injured in the course of arresting Mr. Horton.
Arrested on October 7th:
James Pierce Horton III, 45, of 12235 Allspice Court in Lake Ridge
Charged with Resisting Arrest and Assault and Battery on a LEO
Court date – 11/18/2014 Bond – $5,000 secured bond
