Driver Who Struck Police Car Charged By Stafford Co. Sheriff's Office

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A 38-year-old driver who struck an Aquia Harbour Police Department vehicle Monday night was charged by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

At about 6:35 p.m. on Monday, a sheriff’s deputy was in the area of Richmond Highway and Washington Drive when he heard Aquia Harbour Police request assistance over the radio.

The Aquia Harbour Police Department officer said his vehicle had been just struck, and the suspect vehicle was heading toward Richmond Highway. The suspect drove northbound on Richmond Highway and made a U-turn at Coachman Circle to head southbound on Richmond Highway, according to the sheriff's office.

A Stafford County sheriff’s deputy started pursuing the motorist onto Garrisonville Road. The motorist then drove his Buick Encore over the median strip after passing the Interstate 95 ramps. The Buick went over a concrete divider, blowing out a tire, the sheriff's office said.

The driver stopped in front of the old Pizza Hut, at 2883 Richmond Highway, and held his hands out the window in a posture of surrender, according to the sheriff’s office.

The suspect, William Weber, was charged with felony eluding and felony hit and run. Aquia Harbour Police charged Weber with two counts of reckless driving. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.