Friday, March 6, 2020
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in the 1300 block of 4th Street, Southwest.
At approximately 8:09 pm, the suspect and victims were engaged in a verbal altercation at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and attempted to stab the victims. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. No injuries were reported.
On Thursday, March 5, 2020, 39 year-old Bniam Yeshigeta, of Alexandria, VA, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).
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