Location: 9300 block of Byron St, Manassas VA
Time: November 11, 2025, at 4:49 PM
A dramatic series of events unfolded in Manassas on the afternoon of November 11 when a man stole an idling vehicle and later assaulted an officer. The vehicle had been left running and unattended in front of a residence on Byron Street. The suspect, later identified as William Francisco Madrigal, 22, of no fixed address, seized the opportunity and drove away.
Officers located the stolen vehicle near Lomond Drive and Bull Run Road, but Madrigal fled at high speed, eventually colliding with another vehicle. He attempted to escape on foot and resisted arrest, biting an officer during the ensuing struggle. Police found suspected narcotics inside the stolen vehicle.
Arrested: William Francisco Madrigal, 22, of no fixed address
Charges:
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Assault & battery on a law enforcement officer
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Grand larceny-auto
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Possession of stolen property
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Hit & run
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Reckless driving
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Driving on a revoked license
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Obstruction of justice (2 counts)
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Wearing a mask to conceal identity
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Possession of a scheduled narcotic
Court Date: Pending
Bond: Held WITHOUT bond