Crime & Safety

Police: Man Attacked After Drawing Genitalia on Roommate's Face

James Denham Watson was charged in the incident, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

A 31-year-old man attacked his roommate after waking up to find male genitalia drawn on his face with a permanent marker, according to the Arlington County Police Department

James Denham Watson, of Arlington, was charged with malicious wounding in the incident.

The incident took place at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday in the 3100 block of North 17th Street, according to police.

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Watson attacked his roommate after discovering the drawing, according to police. The victim sustained extensive injuries to his face and was treated at Virginia Hospital Center, police report.


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