Prince William Police arrested an 18-year-old Bristow man, May 3, for malicious wounding.
May 2, 11:44 p.m., Prince William officers responded to the Chapel Springs Assembly of God Church, at 11500 New Life Way in Bristow, to investigate an assault.
According to Prince William PIO Renee Carr, the investigation revealed the victim, a 17-year-old male juvenile, and an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated during a game on a sports field.
"During the initial encounter, the accused grabbed the victim and scratched his neck before the parties were briefly separated," Carr said in a release.
"As the verbal altercation continued between the parties, the accused physically re-engaged the victim and struck him in the face before the parties were finally separated."
The victim was treated at an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police were notified from there.
Following the investigation, police arrested the young man. He was charged with malicious wounding. He was released on a $3,000 secured bond.
UPDATE, Aug. 5, 2026: The accused's court records have been expunged.
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