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Man charged with strangulation after Woodbridge apartment fight

Prince William police have charged a man with strangulation, after a domestic incident in Woodbridge.

According to Prince William police, officers were called to an apartment on River Rock Way in Woodbridge around 1 a.m. on August 26 for a domestic assault.

The victim – a 23-year old Woodbridge woman – told officers that she and 28-year old Woodbridge man Dustin Barnett, were in a verbal argument that escalated, according to Prince William police.

During the incident, Barnett assaulted the victim and pushed her on to a coffee table, placing his hands around the victim’s neck, choking her, stated Prince William police.

The victim had minor injuries from the incident, according to Prince William police.

Barnett had fled the scene, and was arrested by Prince William police on September 3. Barnett is being charged with strangulation and domestic assault and battery, stated Prince William police.

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