Police: Officer Assaulted During Arrest at Tacketts Mill

Prince William County Police have charged Triangle resident Joseph Nathanael Williams, 24, with assaulting a police officer after the officer was reportedly assaulted at Tacketts Mill Shopping Center on March 2, police spokesperson Jonathan Perok said. 

The officer was reportedly patrolling the shopping center at 2219 Old Bridge Road at about 9:15 p.m. on March 2 when he found Williams, determined that he was wanted, and tried to arrest him. 

"At that point, the accused pushed one of the officers and fled on foot," Perok said. "Following a short foot pursuit, the accused was apprehended without further incident."

No one was injured. Williams was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest and an outstanding warrant for possession of marijuana. His court date is unavailable, and he is being held without bond.