Man drove into group of 'No Kings' protesters, police say
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CULPEPER, Va. (DC News Now) — Virginia police said they arrested a man who drove his SUV through a “No Kings” protest Saturday, hitting at least one person.

The Culpeper Police Department (CPD) said officers stopped Joseph R. Checklick Jr., 21, of Culpeper, after they saw him drive recklessly through the group.

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The “No Kings in Culpeper” demonstration was held in front a local Walmart location and police said as the protest was wrapping up, people were crossing the parking lot when Checklick “intentionally accelerated his vehicle into the dispersing crowd.”

Although officers said the SUV hit one person, they had not received a report that anyone was hurt as of late Saturday afternoon.

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Checklick, who faces a charge of reckless driving, appeared before a magistrate. He was being held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail. Police said Checklick may face additional charges.

CPD asked anyone who witnessed what happened, was involved in the incident, or may have documented it, to email tips@culpeperva.gov. People who want to remain anonymous can submit tips by calling Culpeper Crime Solvers at (540) 727-0300 or submitting an online tip at culpeperpd.org.

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