Kevin Opoku Accused Of Making Threats To Burn Buildings

A Virginia man is behind bars after threatening a woman and her church in Stafford County, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said.

Stafford County Sheriff's deputies arrested Kevin Opoku after a brief struggle.
Photo Credit: *Stafford County Sheriff's Office*

Zak Failla

08/05/2024 12:18 p.m.

Over the weekend, deputies were called to investigate a reported disturbance involving a 22-year-old Stafford resident Keven Opoku and a woman.

The incident was called in shortly after 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 on Firebrick Drive.

According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, it was determined that Opoku was under the influence, and made threats to burn down both her home and the church she attends.

Deputies made contact with Opoku, who resisted his arrest before ultimately being taken into custody after the struggle.

Opoku was charged with threats to burn a building and obstruction of justice. He was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

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