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Dumfries woman charged with assaulting sheriff’s deputy

A Dumfries woman is charged with one count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, two counts of obstruction of justice, and one count of assault and battery. 
 
According to police, the accused threatened a 25-year-old man with a knife after they were involved in an argument. When authorities attempted to detain the accused, she hit an officer in the face. With the assistance from another officer she was detained, says report.
 
Here is more in a press release:

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On April 20 at 12:31PM, a Prince William County Sheriff Deputy was in the 18000 block of Kilmer Ln in Dumfries (22172) when she was flagged down by a citizen. The citizen, later identified as a 25 year old man of Dumfries, reported that he was involved in a domestic altercation with an acquaintance, later identified as the accused. During the encounter, the accused allegedly grabbed a knife and threatened the victim. At one point, the accused exited the residence and attempted to leave the scene. When the deputy attempted to detain the accused, she resisted and struck the deputy in the face. The accused was eventually detained with the assistance of another officer and subsequently arrested. The deputy sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.  

Arrested on April 20th:
Estefany Nataly POCASANGRE, 24, of the 18000 block of Kilmer Ln in Dumfries
Charged with 1 count of assault & battery on a LEO, 2 counts of obstruction of justice, and 1 count of assault and battery 
Court Date: Pending| Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond  

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