Juvenile arrested in Gainesville incident involving drugs; two other suspects sought

**ARRESTS**

Armed Robbery – On January 15 at 3:56PM, officers responded to the 7500 block of Old Linton Hall Rd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a robbery. The investigation revealed that the victims, a 19-year-old male and 18-year-old male, made arrangements to conduct a drug transaction in the above area with a male acquaintance. When the victims arrived, they got into a vehicle with the male acquaintance and two other unknown males. During the encounter, two of the suspects brandished firearms. The suspects took money and a Bluetooth speaker from the victims before driving away from the area. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, detectives with the Robbery Unit located and arrested the male acquaintance, identified as a 17-year-old male, without incident. Detectives are working to identity the two other suspects involved. The investigation continues.
Arrested on January 15: [Juvenile]
A 17-year-old male of Bristow
Charged with 1 count of robbery , 1 count of attempted robbery, and 2 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Status: Held at a Juvenile Detention facility

Malicious Wounding – On January 13 at 8:53PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 15300 block of Elizabeth Burbage Lp in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an assault. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 45-year-old man, was drinking with the accused, an acquaintance, when they were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated physically. During the encounter, the accused threw a glass beer bottle at the victim striking him in the face causing a deep laceration. The parties separated and the police were contacted. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Ernesto GUILLERMO, was arrested without incident.
Arrested on January 13:
Ernesto GUILLERMO, 21, of the 15300 block of Elizabeth Burbage Lp in Woodbridge
Charged with malicious wounding
Court Date: March 7, 2018 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

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