Drunken brawl explodes inside stafford bar
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Drunken brawl explodes inside Stafford bar

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February 9, 2026
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Bar fight erupts after man hurls stool at security guard in Stafford

STAFFORD, VA – A late-night disturbance inside a Stafford bar ended with an arrest after a patron allegedly threw a barstool at a security guard and fought with deputies.

Deputies were called to Buffalo Moe’s on Wicomico Drive for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed another deputy struggling to take a combative subject into custody.

Investigators said the suspect showed clear signs of intoxication and had thrown a barstool during the disturbance inside the business. Deputies eventually restrained and handcuffed the suspect.

Nehemiah Coleman, 36, of Falls Church, was arrested and charged with assault and battery, obstruction of justice, and public intoxication. He was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

Key Points

  • A bar fight led to an arrest at a Stafford business
  • A security guard was struck with a thrown barstool
  • The suspect remained combative during arrest
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