Prince William County police arrested Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, at the scene after responding at about 10:13 p.m. Wednesday to reports of property damage near Marine Corps Base Quantico. Police said he allegedly used a sledgehammer to decapitate the figure depicting Marine Corps Cpl. Harlon Block, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. He faces three felony charges.
WHO:Prince William County Police Department
WHAT:Police arrested Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano in connection with alleged sledgehammer damage to the Iwo Jima statue at Quantico.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Quantico, USA
WHY:Police said Soriano allegedly used a sledgehammer to damage the monument; no reason for the alleged act was reported.
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