Manasss Man Attacks Family Member with Machete

Prince William County Police are searching for Walter Nelson Andrade, 33, of Manassas, for attempted malicious wounding of a family member.

According to police, the 25-year-old victim called police to report Feb. 27 that a verbal dispute with a family member had escalated.

"During the encounter, the accused allegedly retrieved a machete and swung it towards the victim multiple times," police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok said. "The victim was able to avoid being struck and called police."

Minor injuries were reported, he said.

Prior to the arrival of police, the suspect fled the scene; police used a K-9 to search the area.

The accused is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches, 200 lbs, with a medium build, and bald with brown eyes.

Anyone with information relating to this case should contact Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS.