STAFFORD, VA — A wanted man’s attempt to evade arrest ended dramatically last night when Stafford County deputies intercepted him in a restaurant parking lot. The incident unfolded on Tuesday around 9:20 p.m. near Panda Express on Worth Avenue.
Deputies Sgt. J.D. Hurt, Deputy D.A. Robertson, and Deputy X.D. Bates was on patrol when they recognized Derrick Eady, 22, who was wanted for violations relating to capias and probation. Eady was spotted walking near Home Depot, and deputies moved to apprehend him, which led to a chase.
The pursuit led through the parking lot to a small wooded area behind Panda Express, where Eady attempted to escape by climbing a retaining wall and fence surrounding the restaurant. However, deputies outmaneuvered him by taking a shortcut and were in position to witness Eady fall from the fence back into the parking lot.
This fall marked the end of Eady’s brief flight from justice. He was promptly arrested, served with the outstanding warrants, and charged with obstructing justice. Eady is now being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
