Suspected drug dealer arrested after collision with patrol car

Sheriff’s spokesman Ryan Wilbur said detectives went to the Warrenton Road (US 17) area in the afternoon after receiving information about the whereabouts of 36-year-old Jovan Terrell Ellison of Chesterfield. Wilbur said Stafford detectives have been investigating Ellison since last year and have a warrant for his arrest for trafficking illegal drugs.

Ellison was spotted in the area of ​​Route 17 and the Interstate 95 South exit ramp, Wilbur said. Police corralled him with what is known as a rolling roadblock, after which the suspect crashed into at least four patrol cars in an unsuccessful attempt to break free. One officer suffered what Wilbur described as a “very minor” injury.

Ellison was served with his existing arrest warrant and charged with new charges of possession of heroin and fentanyl with intent to resell, possession of methamphetamine with intent to resell and resale of fentanyl under the Terrorism Act. Wilbur said a large quantity of illegal drugs was in Ellison’s possession when he was arrested.

Ellison was taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bail.