Arlington Officer Vincent Baglio Charged in May 24 Off-Duty Assault, Placed on Leave
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Arlington Officer Vincent Baglio Charged in May 24 Off-Duty Assault, Placed on Leave
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 2
Summary
Vincent Baglio, 31, was arrested this week on a malicious wounding charge after Arlington County police investigated an alleged off-duty assault inside a residence.
Police said the May 24 incident involved a person Baglio knew; during a conversation, he allegedly assaulted the victim and made statements threatening harm.
June 30 reporting of the incident triggered the investigation that led to Baglio's arrest, and the department placed him on administrative leave pending criminal and internal probes.
Chief Andy Penn called the allegations wholly unacceptable and inconsistent with the department's standards, pledging accountability based on the investigations' findings.
Baglio joined the Arlington County Police Department in June 2024, making the case an early test of the agency's response to officer misconduct allegations.