At approximately 8:51 p.m. on November 5, police were dispatched to the report of an assault just occurred. Upon arrival, it was determined the male victim was walking in the area when the male suspect allegedly approached him, spit on him and threw a brick at him before fleeing the scene on foot. Medics responded and treated the victim on scene for minor injuries. A responding officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect walking on Clarendon Boulevard and issued commands for him to stop. The suspect disregarded the officer’s commands and began to run from the area. A foot pursuit was initiated and additional responding officers assisted to take the suspect into custody during which he spat on an officer. Joshua Jacobson, 45, of Gainesville, Va. was arrested and charged with Assault on Police, Malicious Wounding and Obstruction of Justice. He was held without bond.