Ashburn Man Arrested After Wielding Knife During Assault

An 18-year-old Ashburn man reportedly assaulted a female acquaintance while the two were driving from Sterling to an Ashburn residence Tuesday night.

The incident occurred Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 11:30 p.m. at the 43200 block of Baltusrol Terrace in Ashburn.

When deputies arrived at the residence, the suspect was in the kitchen and reportedly wielded a large knife before being grabbed by a family member. The suspect then fled the home and was apprehended and taken into custody without further incident.

Marcel J. Steele was charged with assault and obstruction of justice. He remains held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on no bond.