A James City County man was arrested April 21 after he allegedly abducted a woman in Newport News, drove her to York County, threatened to kill her and punched her in the face.
Charles Cyril Wightman, 21, is charged with abduction, simple assault, brandishing a firearm, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Shelley Ward said.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 block of Wolf Trap Road around 10:35 p.m. April 21 for a report of an “armed subject” in a red 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Authorities said they believe Wightman had abducted a York County woman, who he knew, from a location in Newport News, hit her in the face, and threatened to kill her.
Before deputies arrived, Wightman allegedly fled the scene with a handgun and sawed off shotgun, crossing the county line into Newport News.
Newport News Police also responded to the scene with a K-9 unit and were able to help apprehend Wightman at 11:07 p.m..
Wightman had warrants in York County for assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, driving with a suspended license, and evading and eluding police related to a March 30 incident, Ward said.
After his arrest, Wightman was served with an emergency protective order, Ward said.
