Assault suspect arrested at Stafford chicken restaurant: police

FREDERICKBURG, VA — Investigators with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office have determined that George Attakora, 21, is a wanted suspect in connection with a serious assault that occurred in April on Executive Circle in North Stafford.

Investigators learned that Attakora was seen working at a Popeye’s restaurant last month and was also wanted on a Fredericksburg arrest warrant.

Deputies went to Popeye’s Thursday around 9 p.m. with the intention of arresting Attakora and executing the arrest warrant. However, when deputies entered the restaurant, Attakora ran toward the back entrance in an attempt to escape, but he was stopped and arrested by deputies stationed at the door.

Attakora was named in the Fredericksburg arrest warrant and also charged with strangulation, felonious assault and battery. He was then taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he was held without bail.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact SCSO at 540-658-4400.