PWC detectives investigate after Manassas family allegedly threatened with machete

Aggravated Sexual Battery | Felony Child Abuse – On November 28, Prince William County Police Department detectives with the Special Victims Bureau along with Child Protective Services responded to investigate alleged child abuse which occurred at a residence located in Manassas (20109).

The investigation revealed that the accused assaulted and choked two female juveniles, identified as family members, on multiple occasions since August of 2016. On November 27, several family members confronted the accused following a recent physical assault. During the encounter, the accused brandished a machete and threatened to kill the family members and burn the residence.

The parties eventually separated and the incident was reported by one of the victims to a school counselor who contacted police. During the investigation, one of the victims also disclosed that the accused inappropriately touched her sometime during the summer of 2017. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Marlon Salvador DUARTE RAMOS, was arrested without incident.
Arrested on November 28:
Marlon Salvador DUARTE RAMOS, 35, of Manassas
Charged with 1 count of aggravated sexual battery, 1 count of threats to burn, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 1 count of threats to kill, and 1 count of brandishing a machete
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond