Manassas Woman Strikes Police Officer at VA Gateway

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policedoor700pxPrince William County Police charged Kristina Marie Martin, 27, of Manassas with assault & battery on a law enforcement officer and domestic assault & battery following an incident at the Hampton Inn located at 7300 Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville Feb. 7.

According to police, Martin and an acquaintance, a 27-year-old man of Manassas were involved in an argument, which esclated.

"During the encounter, the accused struck the victim in the face and police were contacted," police spokesman Officer  Nathan Probus said. "As the accused was being placed under arrest by responding officers, she resisted and struck an officer in the lower body."

Police detained  and arrested the suspect without further incident; minor injuries were reported.

Martin's court date is pending and she is held without bond.

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