Government Hostage Situation in Henrico is Insane (Erik Moralles Garcia)

September 7, 2025 · 4:47 read

Category: Arts & Culture

Show: Unscripted RVA

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A 28-year-old Henrico man was arrested Thursday after police say he entered a restricted area of a county government building and attempted to lock employees inside a room.

Henrico Police responded to the Henrico County Western Government Center at approximately

Once on scene, officers learned that a man had entered a restricted area within the complex and attempted to lock employees within a room. Those employees were able to safely exit the building as officers made entry.

Police cleared the government complex and determined the subject had fled the scene.

Officers quickly identified Erik Morales-Garcia, 28, of Henrico, as the man involved in the incident. He was later located at a residence in the 1600 block of Hungary Road, where he was taken into custody.

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