Arlington County police arrest Colonial Village strangulation suspect
ARLINGTON, Va. - Arlington County police have arrested a man who they say tried to strangle a woman in the Colonial Village neighborhood earlier this month.
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According to police, Marquis Holmes, 22, approached a woman who was walking in the area and pulled a rope or cord around her neck.
The victim tried to pry the rope loose and fell to the ground with the suspect on top of her.
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Holmes allegedly tried to strangle the victim with his hands.
When two witnesses came into view, he reportedly stopped attacking the victim.
The victim was taken to a local hospital. Police say her injuries were not life threatening.
Police caught up with Holmes on April 21 when they responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 1500 block of North Pierce Street.
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Holmes has been charged with abduction with intent to defile, along with strangulation.
Police are still investigating the incident.
If you have any information that might help investigators, call (703) 228-4180.