A 69-year-old Dumfries man is charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, and resisting arrest.
According to police, the suspect attempted to grab an officer by the throat after police were called to a house to investigate a fight.
Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On April 7 at 10:38PM, officers responded to a residence located on the 15500 block of Laurel Ridge Rd in Dumfries (22025) to investigate a domestic. Officers arrived at the residence and eventually made contact with the accused. During the encounter, the accused attempted to grab an officer by the throat. When the officers attempted to arrest the accused, he resisted and twisted an officer’s thumb. The accused was quickly detained without further incident. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested.Arrested on April 7: [No Photo Available]Edwin Crane WALKE, 69, of 15533 Laurel Ridge Rd in DumfriesCharged with assault & battery on a LEO and resisting arrestCourt Date: May 19, 2016 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
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