Suspect charged with biting police officer

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On October 3 at 5:50PM, while looking for a possible suspect from another incident, officers located a man matching the description of the suspect in the area of Summerland Dr. and Cridercrest Pl. in Woodbridge (22191).

While police were attempting to detain the man, later identified as the accused, he became disorderly and resisted, according to Off. Renee Carr, police department spokesman. During the encounter, an officer was bitten by the accused. After a brief struggle, the accused was taken into custody without further incident. No injuries were reported by the accused or the officers. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Christopher Joshua SEARS, was arrested.

Arrested on October 3:
Christopher Joshua SEARS, 26, of 12993 Taxi Dr. in Woodbridge Charged with assault & battery on LEO and obstruction of justice Court Date: November 14, 2019 | Bond: Held on a $2500 Secured Bond