Suspect arrested in assault with baseball bat at Woodbridge High School

Update-Malicious Wounding *ARREST – On August 16, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at Woodbridge High School located at 3001 Old Bridge Rd in Woodbridge (22192) on August 7, was arrested.

The suspect, Justin Brian TRENT, was located in Montgomery County, MD and taken into custody by members of the Maryland State Police.

Arrested on August 16:
Justin Brian TRENT, 21, of 13837 Grey Colt Dr in North Potomac, MD
Charged with malicious wounding
Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated

Malicious Wounding [Previously Released] – On August 7 at 8:52AM, officers responded to investigate an assault that was reported to have occurred at Woodbridge High School located at 3001 Old Bridge Rd in Woodbridge (22192) earlier that morning. The investigation revealed that the victim, identified as a 28-year-old man, and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, arranged to meet at the above location on the morning of August 7 to workout. When the accused arrived, the victim walked to his vehicle to meet him, at which point, the accused pulled out a baseball bat and struck the victim in the head. After striking the victim, the accused left the area. The victim reported the incident was unprovoked. The victim went to an area hospital where police were contacted. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified Justin Brian TRENT. Attempts to locate the accused were successful.