Man Assaults Officer, Grabs K-9

MANASSAS, Va. – On Nov. 16, an off-duty police officer said that an unknown man was banging at the door of his home and tried to enter inside by pushing past him. When officers arrived to arrest him, the man struck an officer on the head many times and grabbed a K-9 by the neck and held it down.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police; 

Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On November 16th at 11:20PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 11600 block of Bradley Forest Dr in Manassas (20112) to investigate a disorderly call.

The homeowner, identified as an off-duty Prince William County police K-9 officer, reported that an unknown man, later identified as the accused, was banging on the front door to his residence. When the officer opened the door, the accused attempted to enter the home by pushing past him.

Police were immediately contacted and, upon hearing responding officers, the accused began to walk away from the area. A responding officer located and attempted to detain the accused which led to a struggle. During the struggle, the accused assaulted that officer, striking him to the head multiple times. As the accused was fighting with the officer, the homeowner (officer) and K-9 partner ran to assist.

At that point, the accused grabbed the K-9 around the neck and held him to the ground. The accused eventually complied and was taken into custody. The officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The accused was treated at the scene, also for minor injuries. The police K-9 was not injured. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.

                Arrested on November 16th:

                Raymond Joseph LESHYNSKI Jr., 30, of 9075 Forest View Dr in Manassas

Charged with assault & battery on a LEO, assault & battery on a police K-9, burglary, obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct

                Court date: January 23, 2015 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond