Location: 2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge VA
Time: July 3, 5:08 p.m.
A Woodbridge man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a shopper who confronted him following a reported shoplifting incident.
Police said a 73-year-old man saw a man and woman leave Nordstrom Rack with unpaid merchandise. When the witness followed while using his phone, the suspect allegedly assaulted him and damaged the phone before fleeing.
The victim was treated at the scene for injuries.
James Alexander Castell, 45, of Woodbridge, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, destruction of property and shoplifting. He is being held without bond pending court proceedings.