Juvenile arrested after leading high speed chase in New Kent

By Community Member | November 3, 2016 9:08 am

A teenager has been arrested after leading a high-speed chase on Interstate 64 in New Kent County early Thursday morning.

In a press release issued by New Kent Sheriff’s Office, at 12:30 a.m. a vehicle was speeding eastbound on Interstate 64 when a deputy attempted to pull over the vehicle. The driver disregarded the emergency equipment of the officer and continued, exiting the Interstate at the West Point/Route 33 exit (West Point exit). The suspect executed a U-Turn and headed westbound on Route 249, continuing on Pamunkey Church and Langley Pines Roads. The suspect returned to Route 249 and traveled eastbound and onto Route 30.

The suspect continued driving on roadways and several private properties, nearly striking a deputy who was on foot and damaging private property. The suspect entered James City County and was finally stopped inside the entrance to Stonehouse. The James City Police Department assisted with scene management at the arrest site.

A 17-year old male suspect from Virginia Beach was taken into custody. The vehicle the individual was operating was recently stolen form Powhatan County. After making contact with Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office, another vehicle was located in the area where the suspect vehicle was reported stolen. That vehicle was taken from Virginia Beach and driven to Powhatan.

The teenager was wanted out of Virginia Beach for numerous violations. There were no injuries and three New Kent Sheriff’s Office vehicles were damaged as a result of the pursuit.

The juvenile has been charged with the following in New Kent: Felony destruction of property (four counts), attempted capital murder of law enforcement officer, felony eluding, grand larceny auto, possession of stolen property (credit cards), misdemeanor reckless driving, misdemeanor failing to obey traffic signals, failure to wear a seat belt, and misdemeanor trespassing.

The name of the juvenile cannot be release as of this time. He is currently being held in a detention facility.

The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.