A Virginia woman is accused of brandishing a medieval sword at a police officer and another person.
The Leesburg Police Department announced Monday that officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road on Feb. 8 to execute a warrant against Alexandra C. Hopkins, 35.
After the officers encountered Hopkins, she brandished a sword more than a foot and a half long at one of them and fled into a residence, police said in a news release.
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Alexandra C. Hopkins was charged with brandishing a medieval sword at a police officer and another person. (Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office)
Mr. Hopkins was taken into custody without incident.
Neighbors told police that Hopkins also brandished a sword at them.
No injuries were reported in connection with either incident.
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Alexandra C. Hopkins brandished the sword, which was more than a foot and a half long, at the officers and ran into a residence. (Leesburg Police Department)
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Hopkins was charged with one count of assault on a law enforcement officer, one count of assault and two counts of brandishing a weapon. She also has two unrelated warrants from other agencies.
She was transported to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and is being held without bond.
