FLUVANNA, Virginia – A Richmond police officer finds himself on the other side of the law, facing a felony charge in Fluvanna County.
Richmond Police Officer Travis Dooley is facing charges for eluding police and speeding in excess of 80 miles an hour, a misdemeanor.
The Fluvanna Sheriff’s Office says early Sunday morning on Jan. 7, a Fluvanna deputy attempted to pull over Dooley on South Boston Road. Detectives say Dooley would not stop, leading the deputy on a brief pursuit. It was enough for Dooley to be arrested.
The Fluvanna Sheriff’s Office says a mug shot was not taken because of technical difficulties with the booking camera.
Fluvanna investigators say there have been multiple domestic-related calls for service from Dooley’s home in recent months. Deputies responded to the residence on two occasions, in which Dooley was the complainant. Dooley also filed a domestic-related emergency protective order earlier this month.
Dooley made headlines last month, after he helped nab two suspects which he pursued in a car chase, while on duty. The suspects opened fire at him with an assault rife. Dooley returned fire, striking one of the men, a murder suspect, in the leg.
He’s been on paid administrative leave since, pending the use-of-force investigation, which is standard anytime an officer opens fire.
Dooley’s next court date is Jan. 16. If he is convicted, that could impact his certification as a police officer.
Richmond Police say Officer Dooley was hired by the department on Jan. 13, 2014. He was placed on leave without pay on Jan. 8, 2018.
Source: http://m.nbc12.com/story/37247146/richmond-police-officer-charged-with-felony-for-eluding-police