Location: 2800 block of S. Quincy Street, Arlington VA
Time: October 21, 2026, at approximately 4:42 p.m.
A teenage girl faces multiple charges following an alleged robbery and assault that led to a confrontation with Arlington County police officers on October 21.
According to police, a juvenile female victim was outside in the 2800 block of South Quincy Street when another teenage girl, who was known to her, approached and began chasing her.
The victim ran toward a nearby business, where the suspect allegedly assaulted her and stole clothing and personal belongings. The suspect then attempted to leave the area aboard a bus.
Responding officers stopped the bus and took the suspect into custody. Police reported that the suspect became uncooperative while detained and damaged the interior of a police cruiser. She also allegedly spit on one officer and assaulted another.
The teenage victim suffered minor injuries and was evaluated and released at the scene by emergency medical personnel. One of the officers later sought hospital treatment for minor injuries.
Police obtained juvenile petitions for two counts of assault on police, robbery, assault and battery, destruction of property, and obstruction of justice.