The Tappahannock Police Department has charged Curtis L. Jeffries, Jr., 32 of Mechanicsville with the malicious wounding and abduction of his wife. At approximately 10:14pm on September 25, police responded to Watts Supermarket in Millers Tavern for a woman that was bleeding heavily. The investigation determined that the woman was the wife of Jeffries and that she had been allegedly stabbed on Daingerfield St. in Tappahannock. The victim had been able to flee from her husband and was helped by bystanders. The victim was flown to VCU for treatment of her injuries. “This was a vicious attack and we feel the victim is fortunate to be alive.” said Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr.
Jeffries has been charged with Malicious Wounding and Abduction by Force. He was arrested Tuesday in Essex County. Jeffries was also wanted by the Chesterfield Police Department.
This case is still under investigation and more charges are possible.
