Man Assaults Officer at Nokesville DUI Stop

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While investigating a single vehicle crash Mar. 29 in Nokesville near the Fauquier County line, David Wayne Woodfin, 49, kicked an officer while police were taking him into custody for driving under the influence.

"Investigators subsequently arrested the accused and were placing him in the backseat of a cruiser when he kicked one of the officers in the leg and attempted to flee," police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok said.

After a brief struggle, police subdued Woodfin without further incident. Police reported no injuries.

Police charged the suspect, who has no permanent address, with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest.

No court date is available and Woodfin is held without bond.

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