Location: Richmond Hwy, Woodbridge VA
Time: November 17 at 3:37 PM
A routine traffic stop escalated into a serious situation when a suspect attempted to flee from police on Richmond Hwy in Woodbridge VA. Officers had approached a vehicle suspected of displaying a stolen license plate when the driver suddenly reversed, striking another vehicle and hitting a nearby officer.
The officer managed to jump onto the vehicle’s trunk to avoid further injury as the driver sped away. The suspect continued northbound on Richmond Hwy and evaded police pursuit as he entered Fairfax County. Fortunately, the officer sustained only minor injuries. The suspect is described as a Black male, late teens to early 20s, with dreadlocks, wearing grey sweatpants and a black hoodie. The vehicle was a black Infiniti sedan with stolen Virginia tags: TAJ-1792.
Authorities continue to search for the suspect and urge anyone with information to contact the Prince William County Police tip line.