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Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says
Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says A Spotsylvania suspect wanted out of Fredericksburg is back behind bars after a shoplifting bust at a Stafford Target. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9,, First Sgt. D.F. Purcell of Stafford's "Special Problems Unit" was conducting an anti-shoplifting patrol when he stopped by the Target on South Gateway Drive, a fateful coincidence, as store staff had just caught a shoplifter red-handed. Using surveillance footage, Purcell observed Quinten Howard, 40, roaming the store and filling a cart with nearly $190 worth of items before bypassing all points of sale, a Stafford County Sheriff’…

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'Twin' Tale Falls Flat: Virginia Woman Busted After Disturbance, Sheriff Says 'Twin' Tale Falls Flat: Virginia Woman Busted After Disturbance, Sheriff Says
'Twin' Tale Falls Flat: Virginia Woman Busted After Disturbance, Sheriff Says A wanted woman’s attempt to evade arrest went south after claiming to be her twin sister during a disturbance in North Stafford, authorities said. Amanda Pacey, 31, of Stafford, was taken into custody on Thursday, Nov. 21 after deputies responded to a call on Shelton Shop Road around 6:03 p.m., the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies were alerted that Pacey, wanted on multiple warrants in Stafford and Prince William counties, was at a residence where she wasn’t welcome.  Authorities confirmed her outstanding warrants included a probation violation, failure to appear, …

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Woman Driving On Crack With Minor In Vehicle Arrested For DUI, Child Neglect: Stafford Sheriff Woman Driving On Crack With Minor In Vehicle Arrested For DUI, Child Neglect: Stafford Sheriff
Woman Driving On Crack With Minor In Vehicle Arrested For DUI, Child Neglect: Stafford Sheriff A woman shouting at ghosts while under the influence of crack was arrested following a strange scene that played out in Stafford, the sheriff says. South Carolina resident Jennifer Perseghin, 45, is behind bars after causing a disturbance over the weekend in front of a juvenile on Friday night. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Sept. 6, a third-party tipped off the Stafford County Sheriff's Office that Perseghin was "not doing well," was possibly intoxicated and behind the wheel of a vehicle.  The caller also advised that Perseghin was randomly yelling at people on Bradburn Plac…

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Son Hiding From Deputies Called Wanted Mother For Ride In Stafford; Both Arrested: Sheriff Son Hiding From Deputies Called Wanted Mother For Ride In Stafford; Both Arrested: Sheriff
Son Hiding From Deputies Called Wanted Mother For Ride In Stafford; Both Arrested: Sheriff A wanted 55-year-old man got both himself and his mother in trouble with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after hiding out in the woods following the reported assault of a woman. Charles Atkins III, of Ruther Glen, is back in custody after a failed attempt to evade his arrest following the alleged attack and subsequent foot chase on Sunday morning, officials say. Shortly before 9 a.m. on July 21, deputies were called to investigate when a woman reported that she was involved in an incident over a disagreement about a cell phone, though Atkins was gone before they arrived. It was later …

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