MARTINSVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
More information has been released about the domestic disturbance call that led to an officer being hospitalized in Martinsville.
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As we previously reported, officers responded to Hundley Street Sunday afternoon for a dispute between a mother and her juvenile son, city officials said.
When officers were responding to the incident, they said the juvenile took the family car, tried to drive away, and intentionally crashed into the police car head-on.
After the crash, police said the juvenile tried to flee. He was captured after a brief struggle, officials said.
On Tuesday, Martinsville officials shared the age of the minor involved – 17 years old. The teen is facing the following charges in connection with the incident, authorities said:
- Attempted murder on a law enforcement officer,
- Felony hit and run,
- Reckless driving,
- No operator’s license,
- Providing false information to avoid prosecution,
- Felony strangulation on a family member,
- Assault and battery on a family member,
- Larceny of a vehicle,
- Malicious wounding.
Authorities said the teen is being held in a juvenile detention center, but the Martinsville Commonwealth’s Attorney is seeking to adjudicate the juvenile so he can be tried as an adult.
The officer involved in the crash was sent to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. There was no update on the officer’s condition.
ORIGINAL STORY
A Martinsville officer was sent to the hospital after a domestic disturbance call on Sunday afternoon, according to the City of Martinsville.
Officers responded to the call on Hundley Street Sunday afternoon for a dispute between a mother and her juvenile son, city officials said.
When officers were responding to the incident, they said the juvenile took the family car, tried to drive away, and intentionally crashed into the police car head-on.
After the crash, police said the juvenile tried to flee. He was captured after a brief struggle, officials said.
We’re told the officer involved in the crash was sent to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Virginia State Police has been requested to investigate the crash, according to city officials.
It was not immediately clear what charges the juvenile will be facing, and his identity was not released.