Police report accused broke down bathroom door while victim tried to call police

Child Neglect | Aggravated Malicious Wounding – On Friday, Nov. 5 at 3:34AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the Potomac Vista Apartments located in the 14100 block of Bay Vista Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic with weapons. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 25-year-old woman, and an acquaintance were involved in a verbal altercation when the accused brandished a firearm.

At some point, said MPO Renee Carr, public information officer, the victim attempted to lock herself in the bathroom to contact the police. The accused broke down the door, struck the victim and took her phone before brandishing the firearm towards the victim again. The accused then took their infant child, who was in the apartment during the incident, and fled the residence. The victim reported minor injuries.

Officers located the accused in the Woodbridge area and took him into custody without incident. The infant child was not injured. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Ayestas Alexis ROMERO, was arrested.
Arrested on Nov. 5:
Ayestas Alexis ROMERO, 28, of the 14100 block of Bay Vista Dr. in Woodbridge
Charged with use of a firearm in commission of a felony, child neglect, possession of firearm by a convicted felon, domestic assault & battery, prevent the summoning of law enforcement, and aggravated malicious wounding