Crime & Safety
Police: Two Stabbed, Suspect Arrested on Several Charges
Victims told investigators they were trying to assist the suspect when they found him in a field, according to Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies have arrested a man accused of stabbing two acquaintances Friday afternoon, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Tanade A. Warsame, 21, of Sterling, was charged with robbery, malicious wounding and two counts of assault and battery.
Deputies responded at 5:30 p.m. Friday to the 420 block of Enterprise Street in Sterling.
According to a release, three people were in the area when they came upon Warsame, who appeared to be sleeping in a field.
"The three went to help the male when he became aggressive and brandished a knife. He stabbed one of the males and the three then fled the area," according to the Sheriff's Office statement. "Warsame then chased the group and grabbed the female’s purse and a fight ensued as law enforcement arrived on the scene."
The victims, a 21-year-old male and a 22-year-old male, were taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Warsame is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
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