PULASKI, Va. – A man was taken into custody after the Pulaski Police Department said he assaulted two of its officers Wednesday evening.
At about 5:07 p.m., police responded to the area of 1st Street SE and South Washington Ave for a possible wanted subject. Officers made contact with a man who they say falsely identified himself.
When police attempted to detain him, the man tried to flee the scene, which led to an altercation between the man and the two officers. According to authorities, the man tried to remove one officer’s firearm during the altercation.
After a short chase, officers were able to take 28-year-old Christopher Adam Gillespie, of Draper, into custody. Police said Gillespie had an outstanding felony warrant.
Both the officers and Gillespie were taken to Lewis Gale Pulaski ER for minor injuries and were later released.
Gillespie was charged with the following:
- Attempted assault to disarm an officer
- Two counts of assault and battery on law enforcement
- Obstruction of justice by force
- Obstruction of justice
- Resisting arrest
- Falsely identify self to law enforcement
- Possession of a concealed weapon
- Possession of a schedule I/II drug
He was taken to the New River Regional Jail where he’s being held without bond.
This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges are being considered.