Prince William police have charged a Pennsylvania man following a dispute at a Woodbridge home.
According to Prince William police, officers were called to a home on Alaska Road in Woodbridge to investigate a domestic incident on the evening of September 7.
The victim – a 35-year old Woodbridge woman – told officers that around 8:30 a.m. that morning, 31-year old Pennsylvania man Alvin Burtch, entered the home through an unsecured sliding glass door, according to Prince William police.
Prince William police stated that when Burtch entered the home, he went to an upper floor, pulling out a knife and making verbal threats toward the victim. During the incident, Burtch struck the victim in the head, according to Prince William police.
Also during the incident, Burtch and the victim drove to an area convenience store, and the victim attempted to get out of the car and flee, stated Prince William police. When this occurred, Burtch stopped the victim and wrapped his arm around her neck, forcing her back into the car, according to Prince William police.
When they both returned to the residence, the victim attempted to flee again, but Burtch was able to catch her and drag her back to the home, stated Prince William police.
The victim was with Burtch until police were contacted, according to Prince William police.
Minor injuries were reported.
Burtch has been charged with abduction, attempted malicious wounding, burglary and domestic assault and battery, stated Prince William police.
