A suspect is facing multiple charges after he fled a traffic stop and led deputies on a pursuit.
On December 19 at 11:47 p.m., Deputy M.A. Pearce was on patrol when he observed a vehicle run a red light at the intersection of Melchers Drive and Warrenton Road. The vehicle then drove at a high-rate of speed onto Warrenton Road. The deputy was able to catch up to the vehicle and conduct a traffic stop.
The driver was identified as Denzel Nelson, 25, of Fredericksburg. The deputy discovered Nelson’s license was revoked. He then asked Nelson to turn off the engine and exit the vehicle. Instead, Nelson placed the car in drive and sped off. Deputy Pearce returned to his vehicle and gave chase.
During the pursuit, Nelson nearly struck two vehicles. He later turned off the vehicle’s lights while continuing to drive at a high-rate of speed. The deputy began to slow due to traffic in the area and lost sight of the vehicle.
The vehicle was later located in the City of Fredericksburg and Nelson was found in a residence nearby. He was arrested for felony eluding, reckless driving, and driving on a revoked license. Nelson was also served a warrant for larceny-3rd or subsequent offense for a theft which occurred on November 25 in Stafford. He was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
