Man Arrested for Assault in Alexandria

Mason Police District – A 22-year-old man from Centreville was arrested yesterday for an assault that occurred in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County. Officers responded at 4:23 p.m. to the 5000 block of Caryn Court after Kevin Moran-Perez approached a group of juveniles playing outside near an apartment building. Moran-Perez displayed a knife and grabbed a pre-teen by the hand. The juvenile was able to break free from Moran-Perez, and all three juveniles ran away. The juveniles were not injured.  

Officers found Moran-Perez nearby, and he was arrested. He was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with assault and possession of a schedule I or II drug. Moran-Perez was held on no bond.   

Resources for parents to discuss the dangers of abduction with their children can be found here – National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. 

Detectives continue to investigate this case and are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 703-256-8035. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim advocates from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to this case to ensure the victim receives the appropriate resources and assistance.   

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