Location: 4000 block of 15th Street N., Arlington VA Time: September 20, 2026, approximately 2:51 p.m.
A juvenile male sustained minor injuries following an alleged knife assault involving an acquaintance in Arlington.
Police responded to the 4000 block of 15th Street North after receiving a report of an unknown disturbance.
Investigators determined that the victim was outside when a male juvenile suspect in his late teens allegedly approached him, displayed a knife, and struck him with it.
The victim attempted to walk away, but the suspect reportedly chased him while carrying the knife and making threatening statements. The suspect stopped following the victim after he contacted police.
Medics evaluated the victim at the scene and released him without requiring further treatment.
Officers searching the surrounding area located an individual matching the suspect’s description near 9th Street North and North Pollard Street. The individual was taken into custody, and a knife was recovered during the investigation.
Authorities obtained juvenile petitions for Malicious Wounding, Assault and Battery, and Consuming Alcohol Under 21.