Suspect wanted in connection with violent domestic assault arrested: On September 10, during the evening hours, Edwin Argueta-Tobar, 34, of Waldorf,  turned himself in to the Chares County Sheriff’s Office. Argueta-Tobar had an active warrant for first-degree assault and second-degree assault in connection with a violent attack on a woman known to him. The facts of the case are as follows:

On September 7 at 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the 5000 block of Hawthorne Road in La Plata for the report of a domestic-related assault. Upon arrival, the victim reported she left her residence to take some items outside when the suspect, Edwin Geovany Argueta-Tobar, 34, of Waldorf, approached her from behind, pulled her, punched her several times in her face, and held a knife to her stomach. Argueta-Tobar had been hiding outside the victim’s residence to attack her. The suspect fled before police arrival in a blue and black Nissan passenger car which had initially been parked out of view of the victim. Officers canvassed the area and obtained an arrest warrant charging the suspect with first-degree assault, and second-degree assault. Argueta-Tobar is a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Tobar’s whereabouts is asked to call 301-932-2222 or 9-1-1. Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app. Officer Harden is investigating.