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    Caroline County Sheriff’s Office investigating alleged assault at Flying J truck stop

    By Tannock Blair,

    2024-05-17

    RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man who allegedly assaulted staff and citizens at a truck stop last week.

    On Thursday, May 9, deputies were called to the Flying J truck stop located at 23866 Rogers Clark Blvd. for a reported assault.

    According to authorities, a suspect had entered the business and gone behind the counter in an attempt to steal five cartons of cigarettes.

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    Photo of the assault suspect. (Courtesy of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office)

    As the suspect was leaving the store, he was confronted by employees and citizens. According to authorities, the man then assaulted staff and citizens before getting in a blue Toyota sedan driven by a white female.

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    Photo of the suspect vehicle. (Courtesy of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office)

    Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office.

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    Bray Bam
    05-22
    Its always “alleged”
    Smart Critic
    05-19
    this is an example of how long it takes the media to get this stuff out to the public. that was last week and as many cameras as flying j has in the store and in the parking lot, I know they got a license plate
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