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Foot Chase
Police & Fire
Wanted Man Turns Virginia Traffic Stop Into Bloody Brawl With Cops: Police
What started as a routine traffic stop in Virginia spiraled into a foot chase, a bloody scuffle with police, and a drug bust that left one man in jail, officials said. The Fredericksburg Police Department said Andre Bennett was riding in a car pulled over on Wednesday, Aug. 27, after the driver rolled a stop sign and skipped a turn signal. The driver played it cool. Bennett did not. He claimed he had no ID and refused to give his name — a problem, since one of the officers on scene already recognized him and knew he had multiple warrants out of Stafford County and Charles County in Marylan…
Police & Fire
Bright Shirt, No Shoes, Big Problems: Virginia DUI Suspect Runs But Can’t Hide, Sheriff Says
A Virginia man ditched his shoes but couldn’t out run deputies after attempting to avoid a DUI stop in Virginia, officials said. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 5:59 p.m., a deputy saw a Lexus blow through a red light on Richmond Highway near Coal Landing Road, ultimately leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Jose Villatoro, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When Oliveira pulled the car over, the driver’s side door swung open and Villatoro bolted on foot. Deputy Oliveira stayed with the vehicle and broadcast a description. Additional deputies canvassed the woods, spotting the man …
Police & Fire
Officer-Involved Shooting In DMV Leaves Teen Critical After Airlift: Sheriff (
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A 19-year-old armed suspect was shot by a sheriff’s deputy in Maryland after a foot chase at a busy shopping plaza, authorities said. It happened around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, when deputies tried to arrest the teen — later identified as Nathaniel Mekhi Golphin - who was wanted on an outstanding warrant, at a retail store in San Souci Plaza in California, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies chased him through the plaza. During the pursuit, the Golphin pulled a gun, and a deputy fired a single round, striking him. Deputies immediately rendered aid u…
Police & Fire
Sheriff Blasts 'Trail Of Damage' Left By 4 DC Suspects Nabbed In Maryland Chase
Four suspects from DC were arrested after breaking into a store and leading police on a multi-vehicle pursuit and foot chase across Maryland, the sheriff’s office said. The chaos began around 4:20 a.m. Sunday, June 8, when deputies responded to a retail burglary alarm in the 21000 block of Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Surveillance video showed a Honda fleeing the scene, before deputies spotted the car in Mechanicsville and tried to stop it near the 26000 block of Three Notch Road — but the driver took off. Deputies deployed stop s…
Business
Virginia Foot Chase Ends With Dealership Employee's Surprise Tackle: 'Came Out Of Nowhere'
A Stafford man on the run from deputies didn’t get far — thanks to a fast-footed dealership employee who tackled him during a foot chase, authorities said. Shane Williams, 28, is facing multiple charges after deputies say he tried to use counterfeit cash at a Panera Bread in Stafford, then ran and was tackled by a dealership employee. The chaos began around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, when deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called to the eatery on Stafford Market Place, where employees reported that Williams had tried to pay with a fake $50 bill. Deputies quickly sp…
Police & Fire
Suspect Ditches Gun During Fredericksburg Pursuit: Authorities
A Virginia man led police on a foot chase and ditched a loaded gun in a neighborhood yard before being taken into custody during a traffic stop in Fredericksburg, authorities said. Ryan White, 35, of Ruther Glen, was arrested on multiple charges after an officer caught him engaging in suspicious activity in the Central Park Townhomes area, according to police. An officer from the Fredericksburg Police Department was patrolling the neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 1, when he spotted White in a black Honda Accord with a license plate registered to a Toyota Highlander, officials said. Ove…
Police & Fire
Woman Arrested After Driving Toward Officer, Striking Two Vehicles In Virginia: Police
A Manassas woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving at a police officer and crashing into two vehicles during a short-lived pursuit, authorities said. The incident began on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at around 1:30 p.m., when officers responded to the 10400 block of Butterfield Street for a report of an unauthorized vehicle use. Police determined that Jessica Siomara Rivera-Vanegas, 21, had taken a family member's car without permission, prompting the probe that led to her arrest. When officers located Rivera-Vanegas in the vehicle and attempted to make contact, she igno…
Police & Fire
Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Virginia: Police
New details have been released by the Arlington Police Department after a shoplifting suspect fought and disarmed an officer attempting to arrest him on Wednesday. Gary McDonald, 50, who has no fixed address, is facing multiple charges after getting into an altercation with an officer attempting to apprehend him late in the afternoon on Aug. 7, authorities announced. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to investigate a reported theft in the 700 block of North Glebe Road that kicked off a foot chase. Investigators say that McDonald entered a business, concealed …
Police & Fire
Theft Suspect Fired Officer's Gun During Struggle In Arlington, Police Say (
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A member of the Arlington Police Department and a larceny suspect were both taken to an area hospital for evaluation after a potentially scary scene played out on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, officers were called to investigate a reported theft in the 700 block of North Glebe Road that kicked off a foot chase. According to a spokesperson from the department, a responding officer ordered the suspect to stop; however, they took off on foot. Police attempted to take the suspect into custody in the 700 block of North Vermont Street when a struggle ensued and the latt…
News
Cinderella Story Ends With Shoe In Doorframe, Two Busted For Botched VA Burglary: Sheriff
Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office didn't have to go far while investigating a botched burglary and erroneous escape when a suspect left his shoe behind. Earlier this month, deputies were called to an apartment complex in Garrison Woods, where they found an 18-year-old and a minor in front of a damaged door, who attempted to walk away and began ignoring commands to stop upon their arrival. Investigators say that they then began running, "but were unfamiliar with the area," leading to a foot chase around an apartment building, across a playground, and ended when they encoun…
News
Alexandria Man Exposing Himself Taken Down By Taser-Like Device: Arlington Police
A 43-year-old Alexandria man exposed himself, then attempted to avoid his arrest in Arlington before being taken down by officers, police say. Officers were called late on Sunday afternoon in the area of the Arlington County Trades Center, where there were reports of man who exposed himself outside of a business in front of a woman. A responding officer spotted the suspect, Dejuan Douglas, at the scene and made contact with him, though Douglas ignored commands and fled the area on foot. Police say that the officer again found him in the 2800 block of South Quincy Street, issued additional …
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