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Maryland Man Hits 90 MPH In Wild Virginia Chase After Bootlegger Binge, Bad U-Turn: Sheriff Maryland Man Hits 90 MPH In Wild Virginia Chase After Bootlegger Binge, Bad U-Turn: Sheriff
Maryland Man Hits 90 MPH In Wild Virginia Chase After Bootlegger Binge, Bad U-Turn: Sheriff A Maryland man’s late-night joyride turned into a high-speed chase after a poorly executed U-turn and a taste for Bootlegger drinks led to a wild pursuit in Stafford County. Millersville resident Cuther Watts II, 38, now faces a laundry list of charges after being busted for speeding, theft, DUI, and unauthorized use of a rental car on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The chase kicked off just before midnight when a deputy spotted Watts’ Toyota making a shaky U-turn from the right lane of Richmond Highway—clipping a curb right in front of Jay’s Sports L…

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Deputies In VA Follow Instincts, Bust Suspicious Crew From MD With Burglary Tools: Sheriff Deputies In VA Follow Instincts, Bust Suspicious Crew From MD With Burglary Tools: Sheriff
Deputies In VA Follow Instincts, Bust Suspicious Crew From MD With Burglary Tools: Sheriff A group of Marylanders who made a questionable late-night trip into Virginia landed behind bars after deputies found burglary tools, a firearm, and a driver under the influence during a traffic stop, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 11:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, when deputies spotted a swerving Mercedes-Benz making erratic movements near Washington Square Plaza, a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies pulled the vehicle over at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles on Cool Springs Road and found five occupants—two in the front and three crammed in t…

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Man Wanted In MD Uses Wooden Slat During Roadside Attack Of Travel Companion In VA: Sheriff Man Wanted In MD Uses Wooden Slat During Roadside Attack Of Travel Companion In VA: Sheriff
Man Wanted In MD Uses Wooden Slat During Roadside Attack Of Travel Companion In VA: Sheriff A Virginia man went off the rails, accusing his travel companion of stealing from him before attacking him with a wooden slat in the middle of the road, authorities said. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to Anvil Road shortly before noon on Sunday, on Feb. 2 after receiving reports of an assault, officials said. When deputies arrived, they found the victim suffering from injuries to his head and arm, sending him to the hospital. Witnesses filled in the details, investigators said, claiming that 48-year-old Marcellus Berryman had been acting "wacky" while tr…

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Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities
Lost Baltimore DUI Driver In Stolen Car Lands Behind Bars In VA: Authorities A Baltimore woman heading south on I-95 made a pit stop in Stafford County that ended with her behind bars after deputies caught her driving drunk in a stolen car, authorities say. The bizarre incident unfolded shortly before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, just before 10 a.m., when deputies received reports of Baltimore resident Nicole Wallace driving recklessly down the interstate. Witnesses said the car, which had no tags, was swerving on the shoulder, unable to stay in a lane, and nearly caused several crashes. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Wallace's Hyundai was spotte…

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Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says
Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Two suspects visiting Virginia from out of state are facing felony charges following an investigation into a series of bad checks that were used at several Stafford County businesses, officials say. Pasadena Raymond Wilson, 36, and 20-year-old Florida resident Jessie Mainville were both arrested this week after their checks bounced - and not for the first time. At around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called to O'Reilly Auto Parts on Bojangles way, where there was a report of fraud suspects in the business. "Staff advised a male a…

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