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Short-Lived Pursuit Lands Smiling Suspect Behind Bars In VA, Stafford Sheriff Says Short-Lived Pursuit Lands Smiling Suspect Behind Bars In VA, Stafford Sheriff Says
Short-Lived Pursuit Lands Smiling Suspect Behind Bars In VA, Stafford Sheriff Says A Stafford man in an unfamiliar neighborhood was all smiles after taking deputies on a short-lived pursuit and ultimately surrendering. Devin Chewning, 24, who had no driver's license, was arrested on Friday night after going through great lengths in an attempt to avoid his arrest, according to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. At around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, a deputy on patrol in the 1000 block of Northbound Warrenton Road spotted an Acura going 66 mph, well above the speed limit, and when Chewning spotted the sheriff's vehicle, he slammed on the brakes, though he wa…

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by Zak Failla
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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
William Briggs Wanted For Eluding Arrest In Stafford County 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…

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by Zak Failla
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Unlicensed Ohio Driver Leads 85 MPH Pursuit Through Stafford County Yards: Sheriff Unlicensed Ohio Driver Leads 85 MPH Pursuit Through Stafford County Yards: Sheriff
Andre Wooding Arrested In Stafford Police Chase An Ohio man is facing charges after leading a high-speed pursuit through Stafford County Saturday, Jan. 14, police said. Deputy J.W. Ahern tried to stop a Toyota Sequoia headed west on Garrisonville Road near Eustace Road for not having any rear lights around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Instead of stopping for the minor traffic violation, the driver conducted a U-turn and accelerated eastbound on Garrisonville Road, initiating a pursuit. The suspect, later identified as Andre Wooding, sped up to 85 mph before turning left onto Center …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Teen Mercedes Driver At Large After Striking Officer, Fleeing From Police Twice In Virginia Teen Mercedes Driver At Large After Striking Officer, Fleeing From Police Twice In Virginia
Teen Mercedes Driver At Large After Striking Officer, Fleeing From Police Twice In Virginia An elusive teen driver remains at large after intentionally attempting to harm a police officer in Virginia attempting to conduct a traffic stop of a Mercedes in Woodbridge in Prince William County on Tuesday night. Angel Isaac Cabrera Chirinos, 18, is wanted on a host of charges following a strange scene that played out on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when officers attempted to stop a 2008 Mercedes SC 400 in Woodbridge. At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday night, investigators say that a Prince William County police officer stopped Chirinos near the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Forestdale Aven…

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by Zak Failla
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SUV Flips Multiple Times In Crash With Stafford Drunk Driver SUV Flips Multiple Times In Crash With Stafford Drunk Driver
SUV Flips Multiple Times In Crash With Stafford Drunk Driver An assault suspect was arrested while drunk driving in Stafford County, police said.  At around 3 p.m. on September 7, 30-year-old Tyreke Ellis was reported to be driving a gray Acura near Hospital Center Boulevard, drunk and allegedly armed, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Officers attempted to stop Ellis and observed him driving without a seatbelt on and holding his phone in his hand, authorities reported. Ellis ignored officers attempts to stop him and made a U-turn at 80 mph, initiating a chase with police, officials said. The suspect repeatedly crossed the dou…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Reckless Driver Nearly Causes Crash During Pursuit In Stafford: Police Reckless Driver Nearly Causes Crash During Pursuit In Stafford: Police
Reckless Driver Nearly Causes Crash During Pursuit In Stafford: Police A Stafford teen was arrested after her reckless driving nearly caused a collision, police said. Mickayla Lafayette, 19, was headed northbound on Richmond Highway at around 3:17 p.m. July 13, speeding at 67 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. When Deputy R.M. Connelly saw Lafayette’s Nissan, distinguishable with its apparent damage to the front passenger side, he tried to pull her over, but she sped up to 75 MPH to avoid the officer, police reported. A truck driver in the next lane over had to brake in order to avoid Lafayette who veered into their lane, author…

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by AJ Goldbloom