Location: N. Quincy Street at 5th Road N., Arlington VA Time: October 14, 2026, at approximately 8:09 p.m.
Two Arlington men were arrested following a violent confrontation outside a business near North Quincy Street and 5th Road North that left an employee injured.
Arlington County Police responded to a reported stabbing at approximately 8:09 p.m. on October 14.
According to investigators, a witness observed two men throwing rocks at a business. When an employee confronted them about their actions, the men allegedly began throwing rocks at him.
A physical confrontation followed, during which police say both suspects assaulted the employee.
One suspect allegedly struck the employee with a sharp object, causing lacerations, while the second suspect reportedly prevented the employee from leaving the area.
The two men fled on foot following the confrontation.
The injured employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police broadcast a lookout for the suspects, and responding officers located both men in the surrounding area and took them into custody.
Yuvin Sis Tista, 20, of Arlington, Virginia, was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding by Mob, Assault and Battery, and Public Intoxication.
Edison Mendez Hernandez, 19, of Arlington, Virginia, was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding by Mob and Abduction.
Authorities did not release additional details about the object allegedly used in the assault.