Location: McDonald’s, 8287 Shoppers Square, Manassas VA
Time: February 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM
A disturbance at a McDonald’s in Manassas resulted in a tense altercation and the arrest of a local man on multiple serious charges.
Police were called to the fast food restaurant to investigate reports of a trespasser in the women’s restroom. Upon arrival, officers found 24-year-old Richard Lenin Baca-Tejada of Manassas, who appeared intoxicated. When officers attempted to detain him and escort him to the police cruiser, Baca-Tejada allegedly became combative—kicking the vehicle and spitting at an officer.
A struggle ensued, during which Baca-Tejada reportedly assaulted two officers. One officer sustained minor injuries in the confrontation.
Baca-Tejada was taken into custody and faces the following charges:
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2 counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer
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1 count of destruction of property
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3 counts of obstruction of justice
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1 count of public intoxication
He is currently being held without bond, and a court date is pending.