Police officers roughed up in two weekend incidents

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On October 14 at 10:29AM, officers responded to the Walmart located at 9401 Liberia Ave in Manassas (20110) to investigate a disorderly customer. A store employee reported to police that an unknown man was screaming and damaging property inside of the store. When an officer arrived, he located the suspect in front of the customer service counter near the front of the store. During the encounter, the officer attempted to detain the accused who refused to comply with the officer’s commands. When the officer deployed pepper spray, the suspect lunged at the officer and struck him in the upper body. The officer deployed a TASER, and the accused was eventually detained following a brief struggle. No officers were injured. The accused was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries then released. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as George Warren CUMMINGS, was arrested.
Arrested on October 14:
George Warren CUMMINGS, 64, of 1413 Mountain Rd in Haymarket
Charged with assault & battery on a LEO, destruction of property, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest
Court Date: November 26, 2018 | Bond: Held WITHOUT bond

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On October 13 at 2:36PM, officers responded to the 2200 block of Emporia St in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a domestic dispute. The victim, a 37-year-old woman, reported to police that she and the accused, a family member, were involved in a verbal argument that escalated. During the encounter, the accused splashed the victim with water, and the victim spit on the accused. The accused eventually grabbed the victim by the lower neck. The parties eventually separated and the police were contacted. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers determined the accused was the primary aggressor and attempted to take her into custody. While being taken into custody, the accused struck an officer in the face. No officers were injured. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Maria RESTREPO De MARTINEZ, was arrested.
Arrested on October 13: [No Photo Available]
Maria RESTREPO De MARTINEZ, 63, of 2210 Emporia St in Woodbridge
Charged with assault & battery on a LEO, domestic assault & battery, and resisting arrest
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Released on Personal Recognizance