Arrest made in March 22 strangulation / attempted abduction case in Potomac Mills area

Abduction with Intent to Defile | Strangulation *ARREST – On September 16th, detectives from the Special Victims Unit were able to identify the suspect involved in the abduction incident which was reported to have occurred in a parking lot located in the area of Potomac Mills Cir and Nazarene Way in Woodbridge on March 20th. Detectives were able to link the below listed suspect to the incident after DNA evidence collected at the scene was analyzed. Officers located the suspect on Golansky Blvd where he was detained without incident. Following the investigation, the suspect was arrested.
          Arrested on September 16th:
          Victor Alberto SERRANO, 33, of no fixed address
          Charged with abduction with intent to defile and strangulation
          Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: held WITHOUT bond

Abduction with Intent to Defile | Strangulation [Previously Released] – On March 20th at 9:29PM, officers responded to a parking lot located in the area of Potomac Mills Cir and Nazarene Way in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate an attempted abduction. The victim, a 34 year old woman of Lorton, reported to police that she was standing next to her vehicle after getting off of work when she was approached by an unknown man who asked the victim for directions. During the encounter, the man grabbed the victim and began to choke her leading to a struggle. Both the victim and the suspect fell to the ground, at which point, the man continued to strangle the victim. The man demanded the victim’s car keys and attempted to force her into the backseat of the vehicle. After a struggle, the suspect fled on foot. Minor injuries were reported. A police K-9 was used to search for the suspect.