Crime & Safety
Spotsylvania County, VA: Mother, Daughter Arrested in Deputy Assault
Spotsylvania County, VA – A mother and daughter from Bowling Green are facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly attacking a sheriff's deputy outside a Spotsylvania County restaurant early Satu
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-10-13T16:58:04.821Z
Spotsylvania County, VA – A mother and daughter from Bowling Green are facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly attacking a sheriff's deputy outside a Spotsylvania County restaurant early Saturday morning, leaving the officer injured and requiring hospital treatment.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff 's Office, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, outside Durango's Grill at 4256 Plank Road in the Fredericksburg area.
A sheriff's sergeant was patrolling the parking lot when he noticed a large crowd gathering outside the establishment.
Authorities said the sergeant observed security personnel attempting to escort a woman from the business and intervened after noticing allegedly disorderly behavior.
The woman, identified as 25 year old Makala Buie of Bowling Green, allegedly attempted to flee when the sergeant tried to gain control of the situation.
Investigators said Buie allegedly began striking and biting the officer, prompting him to deploy his Taser before taking her to the ground.
During the attempted arrest, a second woman allegedly approached and kicked the sergeant in the head.
Authorities identified the second woman as 49 year old Veronica Buie, Makala Buie's mother.
The younger Buie faces five charges, including assault on law enforcement, assault, malicious injury to law enforcement, obstruction by force and disorderly conduct.
Veronica Buie faces three charges: assault, malicious injury to law enforcement and obstruction of justice.
Both women were being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, according to the sheriff's office.
The injured sergeant received treatment at a local hospital for bite marks, abrasions and injuries from blows to the head.
Authorities released details of the arrests Tuesday, October 13.
Both women are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.