At approximately 6:10 p.m. on March 22, police were dispatched to the report of a larceny just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect allegedly entered the business, selected merchandise and exited the store without payment. A lookout was broadcast and a responding officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect in the area of Clarendon Boulevard and N. Rhodes Street and gave him commands to stop. The suspect disregarded the officer’s commands and attempted to leave the area. The officer then attempted to detain the suspect who actively resisted arrest, grabbed the handle of the officer’s firearm and kicked the officer. The officer deployed pepper spray and took the suspect into custody. Medics transported the suspect to an area hospital for medical evaluation. The officer sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the suspect stole merchandise from the same business during a separate incident. Steven Toussaint, 30, of Alexandria, Va. was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Attempted Disarming a Police Officer, Petit Larceny (x2) and Obstruction of Justice. He was held without bond.