Bristol, Virginia, October 3, 2025
News Summary
Matthew Dwayne Moore, a 36-year-old man, was arrested after allegedly slicing an officer’s hand in Bristol, Virginia. The incident occurred when an officer recognized him walking on Commonwealth Avenue. Moore had active warrants and resisted arrest, injuring the officer before fleeing to Bristol, Tennessee, where he was apprehended. The injured officer received medical attention and has since been released from the hospital. Moore now faces multiple charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer.
Bristol, Virginia – Man Arrested After Slicing Officer’s Hand
A man named Matthew Dwayne Moore, age 36, was taken into custody after allegedly slicing an officer’s hand in Bristol, Virginia. The incident occurred when a member of the Bristol, Virginia Police Department recognized Moore walking near Commonwealth Avenue and identified that he had active warrants against him.
Moore had previously fled from officers just days before his arrest. When the officer attempted to apprehend him, Moore resisted and used a knife to slice the officer’s hand before fleeing the scene on foot. The injured officer sustained cuts to three fingers during the altercation.
Responding units located Moore across the state line in Bristol, Tennessee. He was detained near the intersection of Volunteer Parkway and Shelby Street by the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department without further incident. Moore is currently being held in Tennessee, pending extradition proceedings back to Virginia to face existing charges.
The injured officer received on-scene bandaging from the Bristol, Tennessee Fire Department and was later taken to a local hospital, where he has since been released. In addition to existing charges, new warrants obtained by the Bristol, Virginia Police Department against Moore include assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice.
Background Information
Moore had outstanding warrants for trespassing (after being forbidden to do so), obstruction of justice, and additional trespassing prior to this incident. The Bristol, Tennessee Police Department charged Moore with being a fugitive from justice.
Bristol, Virginia Police Chief Byron Ashbrook emphasized the importance of police presence in downtown areas, noting the mutual cooperation between police departments across state lines. The Chief expressed gratitude to the Bristol Tennessee Police Department and Fire Department for their assistance in the apprehension of Moore and in providing medical attention to the injured officer.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Suspect | Matthew Dwayne Moore |
| Age | 36 |
| Location of Arrest | Bristol, Virginia and Bristol, Tennessee |
| Injured Officer | Sustained cuts to three fingers |
| Charges | Assault and battery, obstruction of justice, trespassing |
| Medical Treatment | Bandaging on scene, hospital visit |
FAQ
What charges were filed against Matthew Dwayne Moore?
New warrants obtained by the Bristol, Virginia Police Department against Moore include assault and battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice.
What injuries did the officer sustain during the incident?
The injured officer sustained cuts to three fingers during the assault.
Where was Matthew Dwayne Moore arrested?
Moore was arrested in Bristol, Tennessee after fleeing from the initial incident in Bristol, Virginia.
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