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Victim Had Gasoline Sprayed in Face

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police said a woman sprayed another woman with a gas pump during an argument.

More in a press release from Prince William police:

Malicious Wounding by Substance – On February 16th at 4:20AM, police responded to the Shell Gas Station located at 13313 Occoquan Rd in Woodbridge (22192) for an assault. The victim, a 34 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she was pumping gas at the location when she became involved in a verbal altercation with the accused, a known acquaintance. During the encounter, the accused grabbed the gas pump from the victim and sprayed gasoline in the victim’s face. The victim sustained severe injuries to her eyes and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The accused fled the area on foot but was located a short time later and arrested without further incident.

Arrested on February 16th:

Lashawn Dernette JOHNSON, 39, of 16114 Indus Dr in Woodbridge

Charged with malicious wounding by substance

Court date and bond information unavailable

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