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21-year-old man suspected of assaulting multiple police officers arrested

Posted at 8:38 PM, Jun 20, 2014
and last updated 2014-06-20 20:38:15-04

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) — The suspect being sought for assaulting multiple officers has been arrested.

Daejshon Blizzard (PHOTO: Richmond Police)

Daejshon Blizzard (PHOTO: Richmond Police)

Richmond Police worked with Henrico Police and the U.S. Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force to track down Daejshon Blizzard. This evening, they were alerted to the whereabouts of the suspect.

Blizzard, 21, of the 3200 block of Chamberlayne Avenue, is suspected of injuring multiple Richmond officers. He was stopped for a traffic violation in North Richmond at 3:15 a.m. on June 10. When officers approached his vehicle, Blizzard turned the car quickly and hit them before fleeing the scene. Their injuries were non-life threatening.

Blizzard was located in an apartment complex on Laburnum Avenue in Henrico County. He was arrested without incident.

Detectives send their thanks to the public for their assistance in this investigation.

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