A Fredericksburg man is facing multiple charges after he fled a traffic stop and led deputies on a pursuit.
On Saturday, 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 in Falmouth. 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, according to Stafford sheriff’s office spokeswoman.
The deputy discovered the driver’s license was revoked. He then asked the driver 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, the driver nearly struck two vehicles, a sheriff’s office spokeswoman said. 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 The driver was found in a residence nearby.
Denzel Nelson, 25, of Fredericksburg, is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, and driving on a revoked license. Nelson was also served a warrant for larceny, a third or subsequent offense for a theft which occurred on November 25 in Stafford, a sheriff’s office spokeswoman states.
He was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
