A Fredericksburg man is facing multiple charges after an attempted robbery at a business along Emancipation Highway this week.
According to Fredericksburg Police, officers responded around 3:34 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, after a store clerk reported that a man had entered the business, implied he had a weapon, and demanded money. Rather than comply, the clerk retreated to a back office and called police.
The suspect fled the store with stolen items before officers arrived.
Responding units, including a K-9 team, searched the area and found the man hiding behind a dumpster at a nearby business. Police say he refused commands to surrender and was subdued by K-9 Rudi and his handler, Officer Froman.
The suspect, identified as 39-year-old James William Brown of Fredericksburg, was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries before being taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail. He is being held without bond on charges of attempted robbery, larceny, and obstruction of justice.
Police are still investigating and encourage anyone with additional information to contact them directly at 540-373-3122. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting “FPDtip” to 847-411 or by using the “FPD Tip” app available for Android and iPhones.