| Stafford VA. A suspect was arrested last week by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for eluding law enforcement following a reckless driving incident.
On December 12, 2019, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Deputy Weatherholtz was traveling on Interstate 95 northbound in the area of Mile Marker 133 when a dark colored sedan approached the rear of his vehicle at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle swerved to avoid striking the unmarked cruiser, and continued traveling well above the posted speed limit.
The deputy observed the vehicle exiting the interstate at Exit 136. He activated his emergency equipment and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Centreport Parkway. The deputy then observed the vehicle veer off the roadway and travel on the shoulder to pass traffic stopped at the red light. The suspect vehicle turned onto Jefferson Davis Highway northbound and continued traveling at a high rate of speed.
Deputy Weatherholtz alerted additional units to the incident over the radio, prompting Deputy Lytle, who was traveling northbound on Jefferson Davis Highway in the area of Potomac Creek Drive, to slow down. Traffic slowed down in response and Deputy Weatherholtz was able to catch up to the suspect vehicle, which then pulled over.
The deputy made contact with the driver who was identified as Nore Catlett, 19, of Fredericksburg. The suspect claimed to be having a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital where he was released shortly thereafter.
The suspect was taken into custody and incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond on charges of eluding law enforcement and reckless driving. |
