Police arrest two in malicious assault / brandishing case

Incidents and arrests released on: Tuesday, April 22, 2014

**ARREST**

Malicious Assault by Caustic Substance | Brandishing -  On April 21st at 2:45PM, police responded to the 4800 block of Kempair Dr in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a fight with weapons. The investigation revealed that Jeffrey GELABERT and Ciera BERRY, both identified below as accused, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated.

During the encounter, GELABERT sprayed BERRY and two other victims, identified as a 26 year old man of North Carolina and a 69 year old woman of Woodbridge, with a substance described as pepper spray. 

BERRY then brandished a pellet gun, which she portrayed as a handgun, which was ultimately taken from her after a physical struggle ensued.

The altercation was ended when BERRY contacted police. BERRY initially fled from the area prior to police arrival, but later returned to the scene.

GELABERT and BERRY were subsequently arrested without incident. The pellet gun was recovered by officers on scene. No injuries were reported.
Arrested on April 21st:
Jeffrey Emmanuel GELABERT, 30, of 4823 Kempair Dr in Woodbridge
Charged with two counts of malicious assault by caustic substance
Court date: June 2, 2014 | Bond: $4,000 secured

Ciera Traci BERRY, 20, of 3656 Stewart Ln in Dumfries
Charged with brandishing a firearm
Court date: June 2, 2014 | Bond: $4,000 secured