On June 26 at 2:15AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 3800 block of Sunny Brook Ct. in Woodbridge (22192) for an 18-year-old man who was suffering a mental health crisis. Upon arriving at the home, officers made contact with the man who initially stated he needed services and agreed to continue the conversation with the officers outside the home. Shortly after moving outside the residence, the man lunged at an officer, grabbing his arm, and attempting to remove the officer’s firearm from the holster. The man refused to follow officer’s commands and continued to actively resist. After a brief struggle, the firearm remained secured, and the accused was taken into custody. Rescue personnel responded to the scene and no injuries were reported by the officers and the accused refused medical treatment. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Fiker Nahusenai MEKONNEN, was arrested.
Arrested on June 26: [No Photo Available] Fiker Nahusenai MEKONNEN, 18, of 3881 Sunny Brook Ct. in Woodbridge Charged with attempting to disarm a LEO and assault & battery on LEO Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond