Mechanicsville man allegedly assaults another with metal pole

Incident took place at a bus stop

A 51-year-old Mechanicsville man was charged with assault after he allegedly beat a man with a metal pole after an argument.

Darrell Coombs has Timothy been charged with first- and second-degree assault.

On Nov. 20, officers responded to Hope Circle in Waldorf for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the victim who said that he was waiting at the bus stop to help kids off the bus when a blue pickup truck came speeding through the area. The victim stepped in front of the vehicle to stop it. The driver, Coombs, stopped his vehicle, got out and began arguing with the victim, according to charging documents.

Coombs then went to the back of his truck, allegedly grabbed a metal pole and swung it at the victim, striking him several times. Coombs then got in his truck and drove away.

The officer saw small bruises on the victim’s face and a large, very dark bruise on his ribs, which he said was from getting hit with the pole, according to charging documents.

According to charging documents, a witness of the incident confirmed the victim’s story. The witness said that as the assault was occurring, she called 911 and provided Coombs’ vehicle tag number.

Officer’s found Coombs by his registration and went to his home. The officer spoke with Coombs and he advised that he got into an argument with the victim on Nov. 20; however, he denied any physical assault, according to charging documents.