ARLINGTON, Va. — An Arlington County police officer has been arrested and charged with malicious wounding following an investigation into an alleged off-duty assault, according to the Arlington County Police Department.
Police said Vincent Baglio, 31, of Arlington, was arrested after investigators determined he allegedly assaulted a person he knew while the two were inside a residence.
According to investigators, the incident happened on May 24, 2026, but was not reported to police until June 30, 2026. During a conversation inside the home, Baglio allegedly physically assaulted the victim and made statements threatening to harm them.
“I want to assure our community that the serious criminal allegations in this case represent conduct that is wholly unacceptable and fundamentally inconsistent with the values, standards and responsibilities of our agency. Such actions are in direct contradiction to the oath we take and the professional expectations we place on every law enforcement officer,” said Chief Andy Penn. “We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accountability, integrity and transparency. To preserve public trust and ensure a thorough review of all facts, we will conduct a comprehensive criminal investigation as well as an internal administrative investigation. We remain steadfast in our commitment to holding ourselves accountable and taking appropriate action based on the findings of those investigations.”
Baglio joined the Arlington County Police Department in June 2024. He has been placed on administrative leave while both the criminal investigation and an internal administrative investigation continue.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section at ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).