On April 30, officers from the Prince William police responded to a call from a residence on Rocky Mount Lane near Dumfries, to investigate a weapons call.
According to a Prince William police release, the two victims – a 31-year old man, and a 27-year woman – who identified themselves as members of the Community Services Board, attempted to contact the suspect, 46-year old Victor Ray Newson.
The victims were attempting to speak with Newson about an incident that had happened with his roommate on April 29, said Prince William police.
Once the victims were in Newson’s home, he confronted them with a kitchen knife. During the incident, Newson attempted to stab the victims, said Prince William police.
According to Prince William police, Newson dropped the knife and the victims were able to flee. Newson fled the scene before the officers’ arrival.
No injuries were reported.
Today, Prince William police visited the residence and were able to arrest Newson. He is being charged with attempted malicious wounding, and assault and battery.
