PW Police break up fight involving 20 juvenile males at Potomac Mills Mall

Incidents and arrests released on: Monday, February 17, 2014

**INCIDENTS**

Assault by Mob – On February 15th at 6:38PM, officers responded to Potomac Mills Mall located at 2700 Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge (22192) for a large fight near the food court. Initial reports advised that someone had a gun and that shots were fired.

Multiple officers, including officers assigned to the mall, responded to the area and witnessed approximately 20 male juveniles actively fighting.

The officers began to disperse the group, at which point, smaller fights began to break out. Officers were eventually able to disperse all parties involved, many of which had fled on foot.

While on scene, officers located a victim of the initial fight, a 16 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge, who reported to them that he was near the food court with friends when they were approached by another group of males. A verbal altercation ensued which escalated physically. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the assault. No other victims were located.

Officers spoke to numerous witnesses of the fight and reviewed security footage. No armed suspect or shooting could be confirmed. No property damage, shell casings, or other evidence of a shooting were located. Detectives are continuing this investigation and are working to identify the other parties involved. This incident is not random.

**ARRESTS**

Strong Armed Robbery – On February 14th at 12:50PM, officers responded to the 17000 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 17 year old male juvenile of Woodbridge, reported to police that he was walking in the above area when he was approached by two males. One of the suspects struck the victim and demanded his property. The men took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency for the victim before fleeing on foot. Minor Injuries were reported. Detectives from the Robbery Unit responded and were able to identify both suspects. Following the investigation, both suspects were arrested without incident and the money reported stolen was recovered.
Arrested on February 14th:
Anthony BENNETT Jr, 19, of 3428 Lacrosse Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with robbery
Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Arrested on February 14th: [Juvenile]
A 16 year old male juvenile of Dumfries
Charged with robbery
Court date: unavailable | Status: held at the Juvenile Detention Center

Anyone with information regarding the incidents in this report is asked to call Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS. You don’t have to give your name, just the information. You could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward