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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Suspect
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the public for help in locating a suspect involved in an incident that led to injuries to a deputy following a crash in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Incident Details
On February 15 at 1:34 a.m., Sergeant J.T. Forman witnessed a Scion running a red light at the intersection of Butler Road and Chatham Heights Road. Forman attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the suspect failed to stop and instead initiated a chase, according to authorities.
High-Speed Pursuit
The pursuit continued with speeds reaching 60 mph as the suspect travelled along Chatham Heights Road towards Kings Highway (Route 3). Despite initially signalling a left turn, the suspect abruptly veered right onto Hamilton Street, leading the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office to pursue onto Hamilton Street, then onto Rodney Lane behind the businesses of Chatham Shopping Center, without regard for speed bumps.
Collision and Escape
Upon reaching the rear of the Laundry Basket laundromat, instead of surrendering, the suspect turned around and collided head-on with one of the marked patrol cars, resulting in minor injuries to a deputy, police confirmed. The suspect, identified as Elijah Lucas, 24, from Stafford, then fled the scene on foot, successfully evading an all-night manhunt.
Active Warrants and Description
Active warrants have been issued for Lucas on charges including eluding, felony hit and run, felony assault on law enforcement, driving while suspended, expired registration, expired inspection, and failure to obey a traffic light. Lucas is described as a black male, 5’8” tall, and weighing 155 pounds. A photograph of Lucas from November last year has been attached to this release.
Assistance Requested
Anyone with information regarding Lucas’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-658-4400.
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