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The Herald Scotland
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Man arrested after allegedly driving into protesters in Virginia
Culpeper Police charged Checklick with reckless driving, according to the release. He appeared before a magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail. Officers said they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Checklick. Their preliminary investigation determined that Checklick had "intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd, striking at least one person with his vehicle." No injuries were reported to police. The person Checklick is accused of striking with his vehicle has not been identified by law enforcement, the release said. Incident occurred amid 'No Kings' protests The incident in Virginia occurred as millions took part in coordinated "No Kings" protests from coast to coast, criticizing the Trump administration. The "No Kings" marches, rallies and demonstrations were organized to coincide with the Army's "Grand Military Parade and Celebration, which falls on Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. Woman killed at Virginia protest in 2017 after man drove car into crowd Several years ago, a car drove into a crowd of counterprotesters about an hour from Culpeper in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a demonstrator. James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of killing a woman named Heather Heyer, after intentionally driving into a group protesting a "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. Fields was convicted of first-degree and eight other charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and hit and run. Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal and civil rights activist, was killed, and nearly three dozen were injured during the attack.
Axios
a day ago
- Axios
Man drove into crowd at Virginia "No Kings" protest, police say
Police in Virginia arrested a 21-year-old man they said "intentionally" drove an SUV through a crowd at an anti-Trump " No Kings" protest on Saturday. The big picture: The suspect "intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd, striking at least one person with his vehicle" during the demonstration in Culpeper, per a statement from local police. There were no immediate reports of injuries, Culpeper Police Department said. Police named the suspect as Joseph R. Checklick, of Culpeper. Zoom in: "As [protest] participants were leaving the area and crossing the business parking lot, law enforcement observed an SUV vehicle drive recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians," according to the police statement. "Given the dangerous driving behavior observed, officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle." Police arrested and charged Checklick with reckless driving. He "appeared before a magistrate and was held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail," per the statement.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Driver Arrested After SUV Hits Protester at "No Kings" Rally
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 21-year-old man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove an SUV into a crowd of protesters in Culpeper, Virginia, on Saturday afternoon. Joseph R. Checklick Jr. of was charged with reckless driving and is being held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail, according to the Culpeper Police Department (CPD). The incident occurred during a "No Kings" rally near James Madison Highway, where officials say he struck at least one person with his vehicle. Police say Checklick intentionally accelerated into the crowd of protesters near James Madison Highway Saturday afternoon. The demonstration was organized by local Democratic groups as part of nationwide protests against the Trump administration's policies. Culpeper Democrats posted on Facebook, thanking the Culpeper Police Department for their "quick response and for keeping our protest safe." The group reported significant attendance at their event, with organizers claiming more than 600 attendees across two locations - over 200 at their Main Street location and over 400 on James Madison Highway. The "No Kings" demonstrations were designed to counter what organizers describe as an excessive military display in the nation's capital. The protests took their name from their opposition to what they characterize as authoritarian tendencies in the current administration. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
USA Today
a day ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Man 'intentionally' drives into protesters at 'No Kings' in Virginia, police
Man 'intentionally' drives into protesters at 'No Kings' in Virginia, police Show Caption Hide Caption Millions march in 'No Kings' protests across country Millions marched in cities and towns across the U.S. in "No Kings" protests to rally against the Trump administration. Authorities in Virginia arrested a 21-year-old man they said intentionally drove an SUV through the crowd at the town's "No Kings" day event. Culpeper police officers arrested Joseph R. Checklick Jr., of Culpeper, on June 14, at the conclusion of the demonstration. Participants were leaving the area and crossing through a business's parking lot when an SUV drove "recklessly through the crowd of pedestrians," the department said in a news release. Culpeper Police charged Checklick with reckless driving, according to the release. He appeared before a magistrate and was ordered to be held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail. Officers said they stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Checklick. Their preliminary investigation determined that Checklick had "intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd, striking at least one person with his vehicle." No injuries were reported to police. The person Checklick is accused of striking with his vehicle has not been identified by law enforcement, the release said. Incident occurred amid 'No Kings' protests The incident in Virginia occurred as millions took part in coordinated "No Kings" protests from coast to coast, criticizing the Trump administration. The "No Kings" marches, rallies and demonstrations were organized to coincide with the Army's "Grand Military Parade and Celebration, which falls on Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. Woman killed at Virginia protest in 2017 after man drove car into crowd Several years ago, a car drove into a crowd of counterprotesters about an hour from Culpeper in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing a demonstrator. James Alex Fields Jr. was convicted of killing a woman named Heather Heyer, after intentionally driving into a group protesting a 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. Fields was convicted of first-degree and eight other charges, including aggravated malicious wounding and hit and run. Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal and civil rights activist, was killed, and nearly three dozen were injured during the attack.
