Abingdon
Police Department
For Immediate
Release
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, at approximately 1:09AM, Abingdon
Police Officer B.T. Graham observed a black Toyota 4-Runner speeding on East
Valley Street. As the officer attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated
to a high rate of speed down Church Street. The vehicle failed to stop at the
stop sign at the intersection of Church and Main Street, continuing to Railroad
Street, turned right on Green Spring Road, left on A Street, right onto Kings
Mountain Drive, and continued to Highland Street. The vehicle came to rest in a
residential driveway on Highland Street, where the occupants attempted to flee
on foot. Officer Graham was able to detain the passengers, but the driver fled
to a nearby residence. Officers discovered tracks in the wet grass that lead to
202 Madison Street, Abingdon.
Gary Brandon Childress, 26, of 202 Madison Street,
Abingdon, VA, exited the residence and advised that the black Toyota 4-Runner
belonged to him, and he was the driver who attempted to elude police.
Childress was placed under arrest and charged with Felony Elude Police, in violation of § 46.2-817 of the
Code of Virginia; and Reckless Driving, in violation of § 46.2-852 of the Code
of Virginia. He was transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail
and given a secured $1500 bond.
The passengers were released without charges.
*Pictured: Gary Brandon Childress, 26, of 202 Madison
Street, Abingdon, VA.
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