On April 28, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at the 7-Eleven located at 17105 Old Stage Rd. in Dumfries (22025) on April 2, was arrested. The accused, identified as Priscilla Lynn MCLEOD, was located and taken into custody by members of the Albemarle County Police Department. Arrested on April 28: [No Photo Available] Priscilla Lynn MCLEOD, 43, of 3504 Shadowood Pkwy. in Atlanta, GA Charged with assault with a caustic substance Court Date: Pending | Status: In Custody Assault with a Caustic Substance
[Previously Released] – On April 2 at 1:22PM, officers responded to the 7-Eleven located at 17105 Old Stage Rd. in Dumfries (22025) to investigate an assault. An employee of the store reported to police that an unknown woman, later identified as the accused, was soliciting customers for money outside of the business. The employee exited the store where an altercation ensued. The accused followed the employee back into the store where the verbal altercation continued. At one point, the accused retrieved a can of pepper spray and sprayed the employee before fleeing the store. Rescue personnel responded and treated the victim at the scene. During the investigation, officers identified the accused as Priscilla Lynn MCLEOD, and obtained warrants for her arrest. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.