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Virginia Man Charged After Driving Into Crowd at 'No Kings' Protest, Injuring One

  • Joseph R. Checklick Jr., a 21-year-old from Culpeper, deliberately drove his SUV into a group of demonstrators gathered along James Madison Highway on Saturday afternoon.
  • The incident occurred during a peaceful 'No Kings' rally that was part of thousands of protests nationwide coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C.
  • Officers observed Checklick deliberately speeding his vehicle into a group of protesters who were breaking up, hitting at least one individual, and promptly initiated a traffic stop.
  • Checklick was taken into custody following a traffic stop and faces a reckless driving charge; he remains detained at Culpeper County Jail without the option of bail, while the Culpeper Democrats expressed their gratitude to police for their swift actions.
  • Police stated the investigation is ongoing with additional charges possible if injuries are reported, signaling potential further legal actions.
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Virginia man accused of driving into crowd of protesters

Officers say the driver, 21-year-old Joseph Checklick Jr., intentionally accelerated his car through the crowd, hitting at least one pedestrian.

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WAGA broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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