Waynesboro, VA – A Waynesboro man was arrested after a multi-county pursuit, crash, and weeklong investigation prompted felony charges and a late-night search warrant.
According to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to serve probation violation warrants on Brandon William Fitzner, 33, on Friday, April 17. Authorities said Fitzner allegedly fled by jumping through a window, entering a vehicle, and leading deputies on a pursuit.
The pursuit continued into Albemarle County, where Virginia State Police assisted, according to the sheriff’s office. During the incident, Fitzner allegedly struck multiple vehicles, drove through railroad crossing gates, and ultimately crashed in the Albemarle and Charlottesville area before fleeing on foot.
Officials said warrants were later obtained for felony eluding law enforcement and misdemeanor obstruction of justice in connection with the April 17 incident.
On Thursday at approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Kingsbury Drive in Waynesboro. The sheriff’s office said SWAT, K9 units, and drone teams were deployed, and Fitzner was located inside the home and taken into custody without incident.
Fitzner faces multiple charges, including two counts of felony eluding, obstruction of justice, felony possession of Schedule I or II controlled substances, failure to appear, six probation violation counts, driving on a revoked license, operating without insurance, and four counts of hit-and-run.
He is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.
The case highlights risks for commuters and late-night drivers in the Albemarle-Charlottesville corridor during active pursuits.
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