Suspect in Aug. 20 abduction case turns himself in to PWC Police

Malicious Wounding | Abduction *ARREST – On August 23, the suspect was arrested in connection to a malicious wounding that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 8300 block of Crackling Cedar Ln. on August 20. The accused, Edwin CRUZ, turned himself in to police without incident.

Arrested on August 23:
Edwin CRUZ, 28, of 38 Walker Dr. in Warrenton
Charged with malicious wounding, abduction, and destruction of property
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Unavailable

Malicious Wounding | Abduction [Previously Released] – On August 20 at 12:48PM, officers responded to investigate an assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 8300 block of Crackling Cedar Ln in Gainesville (20155) earlier that morning. The victim, a 39-year-old woman, reported to police that she and an acquaintance, identified as the suspect, were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the encounter, the suspect physically blocked the victim from leaving the residence before striking her in the face. At one point, the suspect forced the victim to the bedroom where he held her down and continued to strike her face. The suspect also took the victim’s phone and broke it, preventing her from contacting police. The suspect then went to the kitchen area where he retrieved a knife. The victim screamed which alerted another occupant of the home who then intervened and ordered the suspect to leave. The parties separated and the victim went to an area hospital where police were contacted. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the suspect, identified das Edwin CRUZ. Attempted to locate the suspect have been unsuccessful.