Arrest Made in Hit and Run of RPD Officer

Warning Against Aggressive Driving 

The Richmond Police Department’s Hit and Run Unit has made an arrest in the hit and run of a police officer that occurred in the 1300 block of West Broad Street on Monday, January 24 at 5:13 p.m.

Jacob Terry McClung, 22 year old male, of Prince George, Virginia has been charged with: (booking photo below)

• Felony hit and run
• Felony elude
• Reckless driving
• Numerous traffic offenses

McClung is currently being held without bond at the Richmond Justice Center.

Just after 5 p.m., Monday, Richmond Police responded to a report of aggressive driving by a group of motorcycles on West Broad Street.  Once on scene, officers attempted to stop the motorcycles, which fled from the police vehicles.  While fleeing, one of the motorcycles struck a uniformed police officer.  The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries and was released that evening.

The motorcycle driver left the scene of the crash on foot.  Richmond Police Department Detectives with the Hit and Run Unit identified the driver of the motorcycle involved in the crash. The driver was taken into custody on Thursday, January 26 in Hopewell, Virginia by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.

“We are fortunate that no one died in this incident”, said Chief of Police Gerald M. Smith. “Joy riding and endangering the lives of others by reckless driving on the city streets of Richmond will not be tolerated. There are serious charges associated with this behavior and you will be charged appropriately”.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call RPD Hit and Run Detective Drago at (804) 646-1369 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 with anonymous tips.