ARoanoke man was arrested Tuesday and charged with malicious bodily injury, abduction and reckless handling of a firearm, according to Roanoke County police and jail records.
Crime & Safety
Man arrested after 3-hour response, authorities say
The arrest marked the end of a three-hour event during which a Virginia State Police helicopter and Roanoke County SWAT were both rolled out, officials said.
The state police assisted with a helicopter to keep track of the vehicle’s location. Montgomery County authorities also assisted.
Officers arrested Derek Thomas Besase, 32, of Roanoke, according to the police and jail records. He was listed as being held without bond on six felonies and nine misdemeanors.
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