Man arrested after crashing into cars, assaulting staff at Chesapeake preschool

Man arrested after crashing into cars, assaulting staff at Chesapeake preschool
Quick Arrest Made in Northwest D.C. Robbery Attempt WASHINGTON, DC - Following a Northwest robbery attempt, D.C. Metro Police Department’s Third District detectives have swiftly apprehended a suspect. The incident occurred today around 2:53 PM, in the 1200 block of W Street, Northwest. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Lenare Leath, Jr. of Northwest D.C., allegedly brandished a knife and pushed the victim to the ground in an attempt to steal their property. After a struggle, the suspect fled empty-handed but was quickly caught by responding officers. The victim sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Leath has been charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery. Photo 107991078 | Arrest © Oleg Dudko | Dreamstime.com

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – A man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after crashing into two vehicles and assaulting staff members at a preschool, police said.

Chesapeake police responded to a preschool in the 200 block of Hillcrest Parkway at approximately 12:44 p.m. after reports of a disorderly man inside the building. While driving through parking lots before entering the school, the suspect struck two vehicles, authorities said.

Once inside, the man assaulted two staff members. No children were harmed during the incident.

Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody before transporting him to a hospital for evaluation. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that criminal charges are pending.