Man arrested in gym attack

Published



Fairfax County police arrested a man they said tried to abduct a woman who was leaving a gym Tuesday morning.

Wilson B. Barahona, 22, of Fairfax, was charged with assault and abduction. Police said a 25-year-old woman who had been exercising at an apartment complex gym in the 12200 block of Pender Creek Circle around 6:15 a.m. When she exited, a man grabbed her from behind, police said. She screamed and the man covered her mouth. The two struggled and the suspect fled.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.