Location: Wilson Boulevard at Washington Boulevard, Arlington VA Time: October 18, 2026, approximately 1:35 a.m.
A 21-year-old Sterling man was arrested early Sunday morning following a confrontation that began inside an Arlington business and escalated into a physical altercation outside.
Arlington County Police responded to the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and Washington Boulevard at approximately 1:35 a.m. on October 18 after receiving a report of an assault.
According to police, a male suspect allegedly struck another man inside a business following a dispute. The confrontation continued outside, where the two men became involved in a physical altercation with approximately three additional male subjects.
During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly displayed what appeared to be a firearm before leaving the area. The victim sustained minor injuries.
Responding officers broadcast a description of the suspect and located an individual matching that description near the scene. The individual was taken into custody, and officers recovered a firearm during a search following the arrest.
Police identified the suspect as Ismael Alexander Sandoval Ruiz, 21, of Sterling, Virginia.
Sandoval Ruiz was charged with Brandishing a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Assault and Battery.