Police arrest suspect who allegedly hit bicycle officers in August in Irongate

Attempted Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] *ARREST –

On September 21, the suspect sought in connection to the attempted malicious wounding of a LEO that was reported to have occurred in the 8200 block of Community Dr. in Manassas (20109) on August 14, was arrested. The suspect, Christopher Patrick HAYNES, turned himself in to police.

Arrested on September 21: Christopher Patrick HAYNES, 27, of 4647 Davis Ave. in Suitland, Maryland
Charged with 3 counts of attempted malicious wounding of LEO, 1 count of felony hit and run, 1 count of felony destruction of property and 1 count of reckless driving
Court Date: October 9, 2020 | Bond: Unavailable

Attempted Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] [Previously Released] – On August 14 at 11:53PM, officers with the bike team observed a suspicious vehicle in the 8200 block of Community Dr. in Manassas (20109) and attempted contact with the driver.

As the officers approached the vehicle, the driver, later identified as the accused, placed the vehicle into reverse almost striking an officer and hitting a police department bicycle. The accused then put the vehicle in drive and drove at two additional officers from the team. The officers were able to move out of the way of the vehicle before the accused struck their two police department bicycles and fled the area. Responding officers located the vehicle in the area and attempted a vehicle stop. The accused stopped the vehicle at the end of Fairmont Dr before fleeing on foot. A police K-9 and Fairfax County police helicopter searched the area for the accused who was not located. Minor injuries were reported by an officer involved. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest warrants for the accused, identified as Christopher Patrick HAYNES. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessfu