Location: 5000 block of Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge VA
Time: Approximately 1:50 a.m. on July 15
A Woodbridge woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during and after her arrest.
Prince William County Police responded to the 5000 block of Prince William Parkway around 1:50 a.m. on July 15 for a reported shoplifting incident.
Officers located the suspect, later identified as Jocelyne Esmeralda Sanchez, 25, of Woodbridge, who was reportedly intoxicated. Police said she became aggressive while being escorted to a police cruiser and assaulted two officers multiple times.
Authorities say Sanchez continued her aggressive behavior after arriving at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center, where she allegedly kicked an officer twice.
No officers were injured.
Sanchez was charged with seven counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, one count of obstruction of justice, and one count of public intoxication. She is being held without bond pending a court appearance.