Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on May 21, 2009, 06:33:20 PM

Title: Alleged Assaults Prompt Manhunt In St. Albans
Post by: Henry on May 21, 2009, 06:33:20 PM

Several people claimed they were assaulted by one of the panhandlers at the Highgate Shopping Plaza this morning around 11:30 a.m.  For more on this, click on the following link:

http://www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=10405337 (http://www.wcax.com/global/story.asp?s=10405337)

Title: Re: Alleged Assaults Prompt Manhunt In St. Albans
Post by: Henry on May 22, 2009, 11:34:37 AM

A St. Albans man is being held without bail in connection with Thursday's incident at a shopping center.

Police say the 55 year old panhandler, pistol-whipped two people with a handgun in a wooded area behind the Highgate Commons Shopping Center in St. Albans Town. They received minor injuries.

An intense manhunt was launched, including the use of a border patrol helicopter. The man surrendered over an hour later without incident. He is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.