Man Assaults Cop During Chase In Manassas: Police

MANASSAS, VA — A man fleeing from a large fight Monday night in the 7600 block of Aaron Lane was arrested after assaulting an arresting officer and being found in possession of drugs, according to Prince William County Police. Sheldon O'Neil Tapscott, 26, of the 11800 block of Frank Haskell Court in Bristow, was charged with assault and batter on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, possession with intent to distribute a schedule I or II narcotic and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. He's being held without bond.

Shortly before 8:30 p.m., police responded to the scene to investigate a large fight that possibly included weapons. They found a large group of people in the Barron Park pavilion area. Police smelled marijuana and everyone was detained. But that's when Tapscott allegedly took off on foot.

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When an officer tried to stop him, he pushed the officer down but ultimately was caught. During the chase, police say he disposed of marijuana and prescription medication that later was recovered.

Photo: Prince William County Police