A Maryland man wanted for numerous felonies added more to the list Monday morning after engaging in a pursuit with both Stafford County deputies and Virginia State Police.

On February 19th at approximately 1:10 a.m. Deputy E.T. Osborn responded to Wawa, located at 9 South Gateway Drive, for a larceny. Staff advised a male suspect stole a crate of Marlboro cigarettes. The grand total of stolen merchandise would later be discovered to be over $2,400. Due to the similarity in cases, and even clothes, deputies were quickly able to identify the suspect as Timothy Clark, 56. He was wanted not only out of Stafford County, but Prince William County, and Fredericksburg too. With this information, Deputy Osborn alerted deputies all across Stafford.

Sergeant A.T. Leckemby was on Northbound I-95 near mile marker 147 when he observed the suspect’s vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Sergeant Leckemby initiated his emergency equipment in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop; however, Clark had other ideas and continued on at a high rate of speed. As the pursuit continued into Prince William County, Clark continued his reckless driving behavior. Due to this, and deputies having a hard time maintaining eyes on the vehicle, the pursuit was terminated, but not before informing Virginia State Police of the situation.

Later on, Sergeant Leckemby received a call from a Virginia State Police Trooper. The Trooper advised he observed the suspect vehicle near Lorton Road traveling at a high rate of speed. He attempted a traffic stop as well; however, Clark once again refused to stop. Clark struck a State Trooper’s vehicle during the pursuit which was ended when they made intentional vehicle contact. Troopers discovered Clark was intoxicated and located the stolen cigarettes, which deputies returned back to Wawa.

Virginia State Police arrested Clark on their own charges. On top of being served with his outstanding warrants, Clark earned additional warrants for grand larceny, felony eluding, and reckless by speed. He is currently being held in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Thank you to Virginia State Police for your assistance in the matter.