Police in Portsmouth said they arrested the driver of a vehicle that struck two officers and fled the scene on August 11, 2024.
At around 2 a.m., officers said they were responding to an altercation and disorderly crowd in the 4000 block of Missy Elliott Avenue when they were struck by a vehicle.
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Portsmouth police officers hit by car; suspect flees scene
Both officers reportedly suffered injuries, one was taken to a hospital for treatment and was later released.
Officers said they apprehended Shaquilla Oneka Cuffee on eastbound I-264.
Cuffee was charged with a DUI and malicious injury to law enforcement officers in addition to other related charges.
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