The Daily Populous Sunday June 15th, 2025 morning edition
Authored by nbcwashington.com and submitted by TheHoneyDripper

A man was arrested for reckless driving and is accused of intentionally driving into a group of people leaving a protest today, Culpeper police said.

A group named Culpeper Democrats on Facebook said it happened at their No Kings rally on James Madison Highway, which police confirmed.

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The Culpeper Police Department said officers were monitoring the area as the protest ended when 21-year-old Joseph R. Checklick Jr. of Culpeper "intentionally" accelerated an SUV into the dispersing crowd.

At least one person was hit, according to police, but they said they hadn't received reports of any injuries.

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In their Facebook post, the Culpeper Democrats group thanked the police department for its "quick response and for keeping our protest safe!"

Checklick is being held without bond at the Culpeper County Jail, police said, and additional charges could still be filed.

The Culpeper Police Department said this is an active and ongoing investigation and is asking witnesses to come forward.

CheezQueen924 on June 14th, 2025 at 22:08 UTC »

I knew some hateful dipshit was going to try this today.

rascalking9 on June 14th, 2025 at 22:06 UTC »

What words do you say to your barber to end up with that haircut?

SundBunz64 on June 14th, 2025 at 22:05 UTC »

Replace “Man” with “Domestic Terrorist” in the headline.