Location: Neabsco Stream Dr, Woodbridge VA
Time: May 19, 2:00 PM
A Springfield man was arrested after an alleged hate crime assault at a commuter garage bus stop in Woodbridge.
Prince William County Police said officers responded to the Neabsco-Potomac Commuter Garage on Neabsco Stream Drive to investigate an assault involving a 35-year-old woman.
Investigators said the accused approached the victim and questioned her about her religion and global events before becoming agitated. During the encounter, the suspect allegedly assaulted the woman, stole an item of her clothing, and fled on a bus.
The victim sustained minor injuries. Officers quickly located and detained the suspect nearby.
Police arrested 30-year-old Zohaib Jamil Ahmad of Springfield. He was charged with felony assault, larceny from a person, and public intoxication. He is currently being held on a $7,500 secured bond.