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Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Virginia Post Office, Sheriff Says Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Virginia Post Office, Sheriff Says
Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Virginia Post Office, Sheriff Says John Crocker found himself in a familiar position over the weekend after being busted allegedly driving while intoxicated outside a Stafford County post office, authorities announced. The 63-year-old man is facing his fourth DUI in the past several years after he was found allegedly under the influence in the middle of the afternoon on Friday. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 20, a deputy was called to investigate a drunk driving complaint when a man in a green truck hauling lawn equipment was swerving and ran a red light while traveling o…
Driver Busted For Fourth DUI After Stealing Cadillac From Boss' Dealership In Virginia: Sheriff Driver Busted For Fourth DUI After Stealing Cadillac From Boss' Dealership In Virginia: Sheriff
Driver Busted For Fourth DUI After Stealing Cadillac From Boss' Dealership In Virginia: Sheriff An allegedly intoxicated man who hatched a harebrained scheme to get back at his boss in Stafford County is behind bars for his fourth DUI offense, according to the sheriff's office. Stafford resident Terry Bober was back in a familiar spot over the weekend after stealing a Cadillac from his boss' business and taking off. A spokesperson from the sheriff's office said that shortly before midnight on Sunday, Aug. 25, a deputy was called to Auto Chiefs on Tyler Von Way in Fredericksburg. Google Maps street view An employee, identified by witnesses as Bober, stole the Cadillac that belo…
Booze Bandit Involved In Police Pursuit Arrested; Driver At Large, Stafford Sheriff Says Booze Bandit Involved In Police Pursuit Arrested; Driver At Large, Stafford Sheriff Says
Booze Bandit Involved In Police Pursuit Arrested; Driver At Large, Stafford Sheriff Says Adrian Barett was hoping to trade one vice for another, but wound up behind bars for his troubles, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. He was arrested on Tuesday, though his driver remains at large following a string of alcohol larcenies that led to a high-speed police pursuit that went from Stafford into Prince William County, officials say. Barett, 21, of Woodridge, was arrested, though his accomplice remains at large a day after a pair of robberies were reported in Stafford County. The booze bandits' spree began at approximately 6:53 p.m. on July 30 at an ABC Store on Gar…
Bystanders Intervene, Detain Carjacker Until Officers Arrive In Virginia, Police Say Bystanders Intervene, Detain Carjacker Until Officers Arrive In Virginia, Police Say
Bystanders Intervene, Detain Carjacker Until Officers Arrive In Virginia, Police Say A carjacker who ran roughshod in Fairfax County during a 90-minute crime spree over the weekend was quickly apprehended by police, officials say. Ranzo Johnson, 38, terrorized some of his neighbors in Annandale on Saturday after first stealing a Lexus and then attempting several other carjackings in the area.  According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the incident began at around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. Investigators say that Johnson carjacked his first victim in the 7600 block of Allman Drive in Annandale, taking off in a woman's black Lexus SUV, which became disabled…
Driver Who Sped Away From Sergeant's Stop At Stafford Wawa Wanted, Sheriff Says Driver Who Sped Away From Sergeant's Stop At Stafford Wawa Wanted, Sheriff Says
Driver Who Sped Away From Sergeant's Stop At Stafford Wawa Wanted, Sheriff Says Recognize him?  The Stafford County Sheriff's Office has issued an alert as they attempt to track down a wanted Woodbridge man who was able to recklessly avoid his arrest. William Briggs, 36, is wanted for felony eluding, driving while revoked, improper display of a license plate, and driving an unregistered vehicle following an incident that played out over the weekend. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, on Sunday afternoon, an officer on patrol at Wawa on Richmond Highway spotted an Acura with no front license plate head into the parking lot, leading to an a…
DUI Driver Who Intentionally Struck Motorcycle, Pick-Up Arrested In Virginia: Stafford Sheriff DUI Driver Who Intentionally Struck Motorcycle, Pick-Up Arrested In Virginia: Stafford Sheriff
DUI Driver Who Intentionally Struck Motorcycle, Pick-Up Arrested In Virginia: Stafford Sheriff A DUI driver from South Carolina is behind bars in Virginia after intentionally setting off a series of crashes on Richmond Highway overnight, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Rome Washington, 40, of Columbia, is facing a host of charges that include attempted murder after striking a BMW motorcyclist from behind on Monday night in a Subaru SUV without provocation on Richmond Highway. The motorcyclist - who suffered non-life-threatening injuries - was sent onto the hood of the SUV before being thrown to the pavement while Washington continued south down the highway. Invest…
Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Weeks After Fruitless Manhunt In Stafford Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Weeks After Fruitless Manhunt In Stafford
Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Weeks After Fruitless Manhunt In Stafford A Newport News man wanted for attempted murder has been arrested in Stafford, police said. Da’John Lancaster, 25, had been identified as the person who had been looking into vehicles on Providence Street in Arbor Grove Apartments around 4:30 a.m. on May 4, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. While checking the wooded area next to the 1000 block of Providence Street, deputies heard a person running through the foliage. Shortly after the command of “Sheriff’s Office, stop!” Lancaster fired two rounds from a gun. A perimeter was established, K-9 conducted a track…
Road Rage Driver Pulls Gun On Car Carrying 5-Year-Old In Prince William County, Cops Say Road Rage Driver Pulls Gun On Car Carrying 5-Year-Old In Prince William County, Cops Say
Road Rage Driver Pulls Gun On Car Carrying 5-Year-Old In Prince William County, Cops Say A 73-year-old man has been arrested in a road rage incident involving a mother and her young child in Prince William County. Edwin Dale Sims, of Woodbridge, was identified as the Richmond highway driver who pulled a gun on the 32-year-old mom and her 5-year-old child around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 on Richmond Highway, PWC police said. Sims "brandished" a firearm at the victim’s vehicle before the vehicles separated. No shots were fired, police said.  Sims was later arrested and charged with two counts of brandishing a firearm and held on a $1,000 bond.
Unlicensed Driver Arrested In Deadly Motorcycle Hit-Run Crash In Prince William County: Cops Unlicensed Driver Arrested In Deadly Motorcycle Hit-Run Crash In Prince William County: Cops
Unlicensed Driver Arrested In Deadly Motorcycle Hit-Run Crash In Prince William County: Cops An unlicensed driver wanted in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 20-year-old motorcyclist last week has surrendered, police in Prince William County said. Michael Eugene Dyer Jr., 34, of Woodbridge, was heading north near Pine Bluff Drive in a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck when he struck Joseph Word on a 2023 Kawasaki Ninja 400R, who was heading south on Richmond Highway late Wednesday night, April 24, Prince William County police said. Word, who had been operating the bike at high speeds, was ejected and killed, police said. Dyer fled the scene and his truck was later found uno…
Wanted Woman Leads I-95 Pursuit Through Stafford: Sheriff Wanted Woman Leads I-95 Pursuit Through Stafford: Sheriff
Wanted Woman Leads I-95 Pursuit Through Stafford: Sheriff A wanted woman who led deputies on a pursuit through Stafford has found herself in the regional jail. Deputy F.C. O’Neill spotted a vehicle whose owner, Tifini Garrison, 32, was was wanted out of Stafford County for a felony violation of a court order near the Red Roof Inn on Warrenton Road Monday, March 11 around 9:15 a.m., County Sheriff David Decatur said. O’Neill followed the car as it entered onto northbound I-95 and activated his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle, instead of pulling over, gained speed and merged onto I-95 initiating a pursuit. As the sus…
17-Year-Old Dead In High-Speed Prince William County Crash 17-Year-Old Dead In High-Speed Prince William County Crash
17-Year-Old Dead In High-Speed Prince William County Crash A 17-year-old boy was killed in a crash in Woodbridge early Sunday, March 10, authorities said. The unidentified boy was speeding southbound on Richmond Highway in a Toyota Corolla when he lost control and crossed over the median into the northbound lanes around 4:50 a.m., Prince William County police said. The boy struck a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a passenger in the Pacifica, ages 42 and 46, were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 
Nearly Naked DUI Driver, 18, Jailed After Downing Bacardi In Stafford: Sheriff Nearly Naked DUI Driver, 18, Jailed After Downing Bacardi In Stafford: Sheriff
Nearly Naked DUI Driver, 18, Jailed After Downing Bacardi In Stafford: Sheriff An 18-year-old DUI driver was found asleep at the wheel in nothing but socks and Spandex when police found him in Stafford, they said. Teito Nunez, of Stafford, told authorities he drank "half a gallon" of Bacardi before getting behind the wheel when deputies found him on the 1200 block of Richmond Highway around 1:40 a.m. Feb. 24, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies had been responding to complaints of a reckless driver, but instead found Nunez unconscious behind the wheel of the parked car, still running, they said. Deputy Amato approached the vehicle and saw Nunez wearin…
Weekend Warriors: These Drivers Led Police Pursuits Through Stafford Hours Apart, Sheriff Says Weekend Warriors: These Drivers Led Police Pursuits Through Stafford Hours Apart, Sheriff Says
Weekend Warriors: These Drivers Led Police Pursuits Through Stafford Hours Apart, Sheriff Says Two drivers have been arrested after leading police pursuits through Stafford over the weekend, police said. The first began around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, and involved a Maryland man named Timothy Clark, 56, was wanted out of Stafford, Prince William, and Fredericksburg, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a release. The incident involving Clark began when Deputy E.T. Osborn responded to Wawa, located at 9 South Gateway Drive, for a larceny. Staff said a man, later identified as Clark, stole a crate of Marlboro cigarettes.  The grand total of stolen merchandise …
Karate-Kicking DUI Driver Jailed In Stafford County: Sheriff Karate-Kicking DUI Driver Jailed In Stafford County: Sheriff
Karate-Kicking DUI Driver Jailed In Stafford County: Sheriff A drunken driver trying to prove his sobriety with karate ended up behind bars in Stafford County, authorities said. Hugo Lucero Albeno, 43, was spotted swerving on Richmond Highway by another motorist around 8:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, according to Ryan Wilbur, spokesperson for the county sheriff's office. First Sergeant A.I. Assur found him at the Warrenton Road intersection. Lucero Albeno had clear signs of intoxication and admitted to consuming one beer, Wilbur said.   "In an attempt to prove his sobriety, the driver without being prompted, imitated the classic Ralph Macc…
Drunk Motel Guest Requests Jail Time, Weaponizes Sandal In Stafford Assault: Sheriff Drunk Motel Guest Requests Jail Time, Weaponizes Sandal In Stafford Assault: Sheriff
Drunk Motel Guest Requests Jail Time, Weaponizes Sandal In Stafford Assault: Sheriff An intoxicated 28-year-old Stafford woman called police on herself to say she struck her romantic partner and, when police arrived, said she wanted to go to jail, authorities said. Catherine Williams called 9-1-1 around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, saying she'd hit her romantic partner a number of times while at the Spring Lake Motel on Richmond Highway, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a release. "Communication Officers advised the caller sounded intoxicated while on the phone," the release says. When deputies arrived, they made contact with the victim, as well as, the caller, Wil…
BOLO Leads To Apprehension Of Two Wanted Men In Virginia: Sheriff BOLO Leads To Apprehension Of Two Wanted Men In Virginia: Sheriff
Bolo Leads To Apprehension Of Two Wanted Men In Virginia: Sheriff A driver who skipped out on a court appearance on Wednesday was arrested on the same day after being busted with drugs and a wanted man during a traffic stop in Stafford County. Officials say that a "Be On The Lookout" alert was issued on Wednesday afternoon for a maroon Dodge SUV that was connected to a series of thefts in Fairfax County and was believed to be driven by Matthew Stafford, 32, of Stafford, who was a wanted man who missed court earlier that day. Stafford was wanted in Fredericksburg for two counts of larceny and driving with a revoked license for a previous DUI. He's facing f…
Virginia Murder Suspect, 21, Charged In 2023 Double Shopping Center Shooting: Police Virginia Murder Suspect, 21, Charged In 2023 Double Shopping Center Shooting: Police
Virginia Murder Suspect, 21, Charged In 2023 Double Shopping Center Shooting: Police Police in Prince William County have captured a 21-year-old murder suspect in connection with a double shooting earlier this month at a Richmond Highway shopping center last year, they said. Zaire Lee Davis, of no fixed address, is believed to have been arguing with 27-year-old Akeem Rashaud Williams and another man on the 13900 block of Richmond Highway on Jan. 16, 2023, when gunfire rang out, county police said. Williams, another man, and an occupied vehicle were struck by gunfire. Williams died at the hospital while another individual was hospitalized with minor injuries, police said. F…
Fugitive's Great Escape Quickly Thwarted By Stafford Sheriff's Deputies Outside CVS Fugitive's Great Escape Quickly Thwarted By Stafford Sheriff's Deputies Outside CVS
Fugitive's Great Escape Quickly Thwarted By Stafford Sheriff's Deputies Outside CVS A wanted man didn't make it far after attempting to flee from members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office who spotted him near an area CVS, officials say. At around noon on Wednesday, deputies from the sheriff's office located a wanted man in the parking lot of the store in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway, according to Major Shawn Kimmitz, who was at the scene. Happening Now:A wanted suspect was spotted and apprehended in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway. pic.twitter.com/fxFaG7onC2 — StaffordCoSheriff (@staffcosheriff) January 24, 2024 The spokesperson said that the fugitive w…
Driver Intervenes After Man Exposed Himself To Riders On Bus In Virginia, Police Say Driver Intervenes After Man Exposed Himself To Riders On Bus In Virginia, Police Say
Driver Intervenes After Man Exposed Himself To Riders On Bus In Virginia, Police Say Some riders on a bus in Prince William County were treated to an unwanted show during their morning commute earlier this month, and now police are looking for the man responsible for giving them an eyeful. This week, an investigation was launched into an indecent exposure that was reported to have happened on a Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Center Commission bus, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The alleged exposure happened at round 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 in the area of Opitz Boulevard and Richmond Highway in Virginia. Investigators say that the b…
Rifle-Wielding Man Killed By Deputies In Officer-Involved Stafford County Shooting Rifle-Wielding Man Killed By Deputies In Officer-Involved Stafford County Shooting
Rifle-Wielding Man Killed By Deputies In Officer-Involved Stafford County Shooting A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Stafford County when he brandishing a rifle that he refused to put down, officials say. At around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday morning, deputies were called to the 2400 block of Richmond Highway in North Stafford to investigate a reported disturbance that took a deadly turn. According to officials, a man inside the home made contact with the deputies while holding a rifle that he directed toward them.  Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office repeatedly told him to drop the weapon, and when he did not comply, they fired at him an…
Undercover Prostitution Bust Nets 5 Arrests At 2 Hotels Virginia: Sheriff Undercover Prostitution Bust Nets 5 Arrests At 2 Hotels Virginia: Sheriff
Undercover Prostitution Bust Nets 5 Arrests At 2 Hotels Virginia: Sheriff Fugitives were among five people arrested in an undercover prostitution sting at two motels in Stafford County this week, authorities said. Stafford County Sheriff's Detective RJ Grella met a woman online on Dec. 12, and met up with her at the Staybridge Suites on Richmond Highway after a brief text exchange, Sheriff David Decatur said. Grella and patrol deputies made contact with the woman and found drugs in the room, Decatur said. Then, they learned that three floors up, there was another potential prostitution incident, the sheriff said. The female involved in the first incident has not…
Third DUI For Intoxicated Driver Who Ignored Passengers' Protests In Virginia: Sheriff Third DUI For Intoxicated Driver Who Ignored Passengers' Protests In Virginia: Sheriff
Third DUI For Intoxicated Driver Who Ignored Passengers' Protests In Virginia: Sheriff Police say that a woman driving a veritable bar cart loaded with booze bottles was busted for the third time after allegedly drinking, driving and making a scene at a popular Virginia restaurant. North Carolina native Tonya Whitaker was arrested and charged for her third DUI by members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after going on a tirade at El Viejon on Richmond Highway before getting behind the wheel in a black Kia, despite her passengers' protestations, officials say. Deputies from the sheriff's office were able to track down Whitaker shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday…
Pursuit Ends In Spinout, Arrest On Richmond Highway: Stafford Sheriff Pursuit Ends In Spinout, Arrest On Richmond Highway: Stafford Sheriff
Pursuit Ends In Spinout, Arrest On Richmond Highway: Stafford Sheriff A 45-year-old driver is in police custody after leading a three-mile pursuit through Stafford County, officials said. Deanna Dempsey was going more than 60 mph in a 45 mph zone in a Toyota RAV4, on Richmond Highway near Centreport Parkway when Deputy C.R. Newman spotted her just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 14, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. The deputy tried stopping Dempsey, who refused to yield and initiated a pursuit, the sheriff said. The chase continued northbound on Richmond Highway at speeds up to 63 mph. As other deputies arrived to assist in the area of Hospi…
Wrong-Way Drunken Driver From NY Nearly Hit Stafford Sheriff's Deputy Before Chase: Authorities Wrong-Way Drunken Driver From NY Nearly Hit Stafford Sheriff's Deputy Before Chase: Authorities
Wrong-Way Drunken Driver From NY Nearly Hit Stafford Sheriff's Deputy Before Chase: Authorities A 24-year-old drunken driver nearly hit a sheriff's deputy as he drove the wrong way on a Stafford County roadway then initiating a pursuit, authorities said. Bryan Galdames Cruz, of Brooklyn, NY, was heading north in the southbound lanes of Richmond Highway when  Deputy S.C. Martin, on his motorcycle, noticed the vehicle headed directly at him around 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. Cruz was traveling on the wrong side of the road in order to pass vehicles, Decatur said. After witnessing the blatant disregard for traffic safety, Martin would make a…
Man Sodomizes, Strangles 19-Year-Old Victim In Virginia Home: Cops Man Sodomizes, Strangles 19-Year-Old Victim In Virginia Home: Cops
Man Sodomizes, Strangles 19-Year-Old Victim In Virginia Home: Cops A 41-year-old Woodbridge man was being held without bond after sexually assaulting a 19-year-old man with his arms wrapped around his neck, police said. Alejandro Piedras Padilla was standing with an acquaintance on the 13900 bock of Richmond Highway when he wrapped his arms around the other man's neck and sodomized him Saturday, Oct. 7, Prince William County police said. "At some point during the encounter, the victim was able to separate from the accused and fled the residence," police said.  Officers in the area at the time were flagged down shortly after the encount…
Man Exposing Himself, Making 'Obscene Gestures' Busted By Woodbridge Store Employee: PD Man Exposing Himself, Making 'Obscene Gestures' Busted By Woodbridge Store Employee: PD
Man Exposing Himself, Making 'Obscene Gestures' Busted By Woodbridge Store Employee: PD A Woodbridge man was arrested after authorities said he exposed himself while making obscene gestures in a store. An employee at Gabe's on Richmond Highway saw the man, later identified as Christopher Brown, 32, exposing himself and making obscene gestures around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, Prince William County police said. Police found Brown a short distance away and detained him. No physical contact occurred between the victim and the accused. He was being held on $3,000 unsecured bond. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents F…
Swerving, Drunk Driver Had Child In Car: Stafford Sheriff Swerving, Drunk Driver Had Child In Car: Stafford Sheriff
Swerving, Drunk Driver Had Child In Car: Stafford Sheriff A "couple of drinks" led to a Maryland man being locked up in Virginia for alleged drunk driving with a kid in the car, police say. Upper Marlboro resident David Kamara, was arrested in Stafford County, following a wild ride that saw him speeding, swerving, and causing a menace on Sunday night while driving with a 6-year-old child. The 40-year-old first came to the attention of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, in the area of Richmond Highway and Aquia Town Center, where there were reports of a reckless driver who was out of control and nea…
Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff
Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff Authorities have identified the 19-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a Stafford County crash this week. Fnu Sajid, of Stafford, was heading north on Richmond Highway at a high rate of speed when he struck a box truck turning left from the southbound side of the highway onto Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. The crash happened around 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Sajid was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck was uninjured and remained on scene. Neither driver had enough reaction time to avoid the accident. The crash remains …
Fleeing Spotsy Driver Made Mistake That Led Deputies To FXB Hiding Spot Fleeing Spotsy Driver Made Mistake That Led Deputies To FXB Hiding Spot
Fleeing Spotsy Driver Made Mistake That Led Deputies To FXB Hiding Spot A 24-year-old Spotsylvania man wanted for fleeing a traffic stop was found hiding in a Fredericksburg apartment, authorities said. Tyrone Wilson was spotted going nearly 70 mph in a 45 mph school zone on July 22, in Stafford County, the sheriff's office said. A Stafford County sheriff's deputy initiated his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle sped up instead. A pursuit was kicked off as Wilson swerved into oncoming traffic on Richmond Highway, authorities said. The pursuit continued onto Truslow Road, Havenwoods Way, and eventually back to Richmond Highway w…
Chardonnay Was Drink Of Choice For DUI Virginia Driver With 2-Year-Old In Car: Sheriff Chardonnay Was Drink Of Choice For DUI Virginia Driver With 2-Year-Old In Car: Sheriff
Chardonnay Was Drink Of Choice For DUI Virginia Driver With 2-Year-Old In Car: Sheriff A 55-year-old Stafford woman was arrested after a detective caught her driving drunk with a two-year-old child in the backseat, authorities said. Donna Boykin was spotted by Detective Sergeant M.E. Steininger heading north on Richmond Highway near Courthouse Road, around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. The hawk-eyed detective saw the vehicle failing to maintain the lane of travel multiple times and even hit a curb as they entered the KFC parking lot. Steininger radioed to Deputy C.S. Harding for a traffic stop. He made contact with both the driv…
Drunk Driver Going 80MPH Leads 10-Mile Pursuit Through Northern VA Town: Sheriff Drunk Driver Going 80MPH Leads 10-Mile Pursuit Through Northern VA Town: Sheriff
Drunk Driver Going 80MPH Leads 10-Mile Pursuit Through Northern VA Town: Sheriff A third-offense drunk driver is jailed after leading a 10-mile pursuit reaching speeds up to 80 miles per hour through a Northern Virginia town, authorities said. Stafford County Sheriff's deputies spotted a suspected drunk driver in a Dodge Caliber heading south on Richmond Highway around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9, Sheriff David Decatur said. Sergeant K.P. Lytle located the vehicle — driven by Tony Trimble, 46, of King George — near Hospital Center Boulevard, and saw the driver was unable to maintain the lane of travel, Decatur said. A traffic stop was attempted near the Rappahannock Reg…