VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The driver of a blue Cadillac, who police say led them on a chase on I-264 before barricading himself in the car Sunday night, leading to major backups, has been identified and charged, according to Virginia State Police.
The suspect is 32-year-old Kevin Carlton Williams of Norfolk, who was charged with three counts of reckless driving, felony eluding police, felony assault on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice with further charges pending.
Williams was taken to Virginia Beach City Jail and held without bond after refusing treatment at Virginia Beach General Hospital.
Around 9:00 p.m. Sunday, police attempted to stop a blue Cadillac for reckless driving.
The driver did not pull over, leading to a traffic pursuit on I-264 westbound in Virginia Beach. The Cadillac exited the interstate and proceeded to travel against the flow of traffic. Troopers were eventually able to strike the vehicle at the off ramp of I-264 eastbound, according to Virginia State Police.
The driver then barricaded himself in the vehicle, still refusing to comply with police. K-9 units, tactical units, and Virginia Beach police were called in for assistance. Shortly after, the driver was taken into custody without incident.
The driver has not identified himself to authorities, he will be charged once police can determine his identity.
Traffic was being re-routed at Laskin Road as the incident caused major delays on I-264 westbound.
