Man Strikes, Abducts Woman in Dale City, Police say

DALE CITY, Va. – On September 21, police arrested a male suspect after he struck and abducted a female victim following an argument. Upon arrival, police discovered the victim screaming in the woods and later arrested the suspect after he tried to flee from the officers.  

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Abduction | Domestic Assault & Battery – On September 21st at 4:36PM, officers responded to the area of Minnieville Rd and Hedgewood Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an assault in progress. A witness reported to police that a man and woman were involved in a verbal altercation in the above area. The witness further reported that the altercation escalated when the male suspect struck the female. The male suspect then reportedly picked up the female and carried her into a nearby wooded area. Officers responded and heard a woman screaming from that area. Officers located the victim, identified as a 27 year old woman of Alexandria, and the accused. Once observed by police, the accused immediately fled on foot through the wooded area where officers lost sight of him. The victim sustained minor injuries. Officers eventually located the accused in the area of Sonora St and Caloosa Way. The accused continue to flee before being taken into custody. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested. The victim and the accused were known to one another.

Arrested on September 21st:

Joshua Gerard SIMS, 27, of 13910 Hedgewood Dr in Woodbridge

Charged with abduction, domestic assault & battery and obstruction of justice

Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond