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One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Stafford County Crash: VSP (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Stafford County Crash: VSP (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Stafford County Crash: VSP (Developing) One person was killed and two others suffered critical injuries in a wrong-way crash that shut down I-95 for several hours in Stafford County, state police say. Troopers were called shortly after 4 a.m. on Nov. 16 to investigate a two-vehicle crash that was reported in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the 146 mile marker. Police say that a Volvo SUV was heading north on the interstate when it struck a Chevrolet sedan head-on. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others are being treated and evaluated for what were described as "serious injuries."  The crash resulted i…

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Rent Rage: Stafford Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff Rent Rage: Stafford Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff
Rent Rage: Stafford Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff A 35-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an early morning rent dispute with his roommate turned violent, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Mychal Tamillow was arrested following a disturbance that was reported early on Thursday morning at a residence in Stafford. Investigators say that at around 3 a.m. on Nov. 14, deputies on patrol on Shaw Court heard "a loud ruckus" coming from a residence, with someone shouting "get off me" prompting intervention. Deputies made contact with two men inside the home, and it was determined that Tamillow, in an intoxicated st…

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Woman Walking Dog Catches Peeping Tom With Pants Down In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Woman Walking Dog Catches Peeping Tom With Pants Down In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Woman Walking Dog Catches Peeping Tom With Pants Down In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A Peeping Tom who spooked a Stafford County woman had one extra surprise in store for her when she went to walk her dog, according to the sheriff's office. Stafford resident Bruce Croskery, 68, is facing charges following a late night indecent exposure incident involving a woman and her dog on Wednesday morning. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called shortly after midnight on Nov. 13 to a residence on Green Tree Road, when a woman advised that an unknown man was peering into her window. Then, investigators say, when she went outside to walk her dog, she found that t…

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Crime Spree Spanning From Spotsy To Stafford Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says Crime Spree Spanning From Spotsy To Stafford Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says
Crime Spree Spanning From Spotsy To Stafford Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says A serial robber who hit up multiple convenience stores in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg was busted at a Stafford County 7-Eleven overnight, according to the sheriff's office. Marquis Harrell is behind bars after being connected to a series of robberies overnight that were reported back-to-back while detectives were still investigating. The long night for law enforcement in Northern Virginia began at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a clerk at 7-Eleven in the 10300 block of Patriot Highway was targeted by an armed man who demanded money and made off with an undisclosed amount of…

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Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Stafford County Yard: Sheriff Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Stafford County Yard: Sheriff
Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Stafford County Yard: Sheriff Dozens of chickens were rescued and a suspect arrested following the investigation into an illegal cockfighting ring that was uncovered earlier this month in Virginia, officials say Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were tipped off last week about a home in the area that was hosting cockfighting events, the same home that was related to a previous stolen property report. At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, deputies responded to a home on Norman Road, where they found several large chickens in the area, leading to them obtain a second warrant in connection to the alle…

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Repeat Shoplifter Claiming To Be Hank Aaron's Daughter Strikes Out With Sheriff In Stafford Repeat Shoplifter Claiming To Be Hank Aaron's Daughter Strikes Out With Sheriff In Stafford
Repeat Shoplifter Claiming To Be Hank Aaron's Daughter Strikes Out With Sheriff In Stafford A repeat offender pretending to be home run king Hank Aaron's daughter didn't hit it out of the park with her excuses after being busted shoplifting in Stafford County, according to the sheriff's office. Stafford resident Janice Scott, 61, was taken into custody after she was caught while attempting to steal food on three separate occasions in the past two months, this time providing a false ID. Deputies from the Stafford County Sherif's Office were called to Walmart on Garrisonville Road shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday night, where there was a reported shoplifting incident that was in p…

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Hit-Run Hoax: Man Fakes Pedestrian Crash, Ends Up Facing Charges In Stafford County: Sheriff Hit-Run Hoax: Man Fakes Pedestrian Crash, Ends Up Facing Charges In Stafford County: Sheriff
Hit-Run Hoax: Man Fakes Pedestrian Crash, Ends Up Facing Charges In Stafford County: Sheriff A man tried to pull a fast one on members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after alleging that he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, when, in fact, he was the one at fault.  Woodbridge resident Trent Hocog, 29, is facing charges following a strange situation that played out involving a pedestrian and SUV driver that ultimately resulted in a robbery, police say. Members of the Prince William County Police Department were called late in the afternoon on Friday, Nov. 8, where there was a reported pedestrian who was struck by a swerving driver who purportedly struck his arm in the …

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Resident Gets Better Of Porch Pirate Stealing Electronics In Stafford County: Sheriff Resident Gets Better Of Porch Pirate Stealing Electronics In Stafford County: Sheriff
Resident Gets Better Of Porch Pirate Stealing Electronics In Stafford County: Sheriff Not so fast. A sneaky porch pirate - possibly pirates - who targeted electronics during a short spree in Stafford County are at large following a string of reported incidents, but not before one would-be victim pulled a fast one on the robbers, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly before 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, a deputy was called to Daffodil Lane when a homeowner reported that FedEx had dropped off his brand new phone, though it was taken by an unknown man before he was able to pick it up. Later on Wednesday, a second FedEx package was intercepted, this time on from a reside…

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Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Virginia voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.  On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 51.56 percent (2,226,459 total votes) of the vote versus 46.36 percent (2,002,018 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections. Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 54.1 percent (2,413,568 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 44 perc…

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Slowly Swerving Driver Hit With Fourth DUI During Stafford County Stop, Sheriff Says Slowly Swerving Driver Hit With Fourth DUI During Stafford County Stop, Sheriff Says
Slowly Swerving Driver Hit With Fourth DUI During Stafford County Stop, Sheriff Says Marvin Guillen found himself in a familiar position over the weekend after being busted for his fourth DUI offense by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The 34-year-old Stafford man was stopped early on Saturday night after the agency received multiple drunk driving complaints involving a swerving Honda Civic that came dangerously close to striking several other vehicles. Those calls came shortly after the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office issued a BOLO for the same Honda that was driving dangerously in the area. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were able to locate the …

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These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released Several middle schools in Virginia earned top marks and are among the best in the state, according to a new Niche report. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in the Falls Church Public Schools System topped the list, followed by Lylburn Downing, Dorothy Hamm, and Rocky Run middle schools. Earlier this year, Niche also ranked the top public high schools in Virginia, a list that was topped by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Depar…

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Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A teenager who didn't understand the concept of "designated driver" was busted over the weekend after crashing into a ditch after a birthday party, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. On Saturday night, a deputy on patrol in the area of Brooke Road and Caroway Drive made a curious discovery when he came upon a Kia that was stuck in a ditch. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, the juvenile driver told the deputy he was heading home from a birthday party and wound up in the ditch because "his headlights are terrible," though they also made note that he had al…

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Wanted Fredericksburg Man Attempting To Evade Arrest Detained After Traffic Stop: Sheriff Wanted Fredericksburg Man Attempting To Evade Arrest Detained After Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Wanted Fredericksburg Man Attempting To Evade Arrest Detained After Traffic Stop: Sheriff What started as a simple traffic stop in Stafford County resulted in two wanted fugitives being apprehended on a host of charges, according to the sheriff's office. Fredericksburg resident Tahj Ford, 27, and 24-year-old Woodbridge native Michaele Simms were both detained over the weekend, despite their best efforts to evade arrest. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct .25, a deputy on patrol on Warrenton Road near Sanford Drive spotted a Jeep - driven by Simms - make a reckless lane change, causing the vehicle behind her to take evasive act…

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Driver Who Ran Out Of His Slippers Charged For Sixth DUI In Stafford County: Sheriff Driver Who Ran Out Of His Slippers Charged For Sixth DUI In Stafford County: Sheriff
Driver Who Ran Out Of His Slippers Charged For Sixth DUI In Stafford County: Sheriff Not one... Not two... Not three.... Not four... Not five... A man with a pending DUI conviction is facing fresh charges for what would be his sixth intoxicated driving offense within the past decade after drinking and getting behind the wheel and taking a trip to McDonald's in Virginia. Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were not "lovin' it.'  Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Friday night, Woodbridge resident Robert Sanders was apprehended following a strange scene that played out at the traffic light in the area of Garrisonville ROad and Eustace Road.  According to the…

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Woman Whose 'Cousin Was Driving' Busted For Fourth DUI In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Woman Whose 'Cousin Was Driving' Busted For Fourth DUI In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Woman Whose 'Cousin Was Driving' Busted For Fourth DUI In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Blanca Azucena Herrera Argueta found herself in a familiar situation in Stafford County after being stopped by sheriff's deputies over the weekend. The 48-year-old Woodbridge woman is facing her fourth DUI charge in the past several years after an ill-fated trip down I-95 that ended with her arrest on Friday night. Shortly before midnight on Oct. 25, deputies received a complaint about a possibly drunk driver who was swerving around traffic and struck two vehicles in the southbound lanes of the interstate before getting off at exit 140 toward Wonder Road, where she was ultimately stopped. …

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Chickens Perish, Structures Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire In Stafford County Chickens Perish, Structures Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire In Stafford County
Chickens Perish, Structures Destroyed By Fast-Moving Fire In Stafford County An eagle-eyed paramedic was able to alert fire crews to an overnight blaze in Stafford County that damaged several structures. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, Oct. 26, Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were alerted to a fire in the 500 block of Wyne Drive, near Warrenton Road in Falmouth, by an ambulance that was returning from the hospital and spotted it. Additional units were called to the area and upon arrival minutes later, they found three detached buildings, including a chicken coop, on fire.  The flames were quickly knocked down, with "minor impact to the adjacent resi…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Stafford County Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Stafford County
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Stafford County A stretch of I-95 was shut down on Stafford County during the Friday afternoon commute due to a multi-vehicle crash, officials say. The southbound lanes of the interstate were closed at around 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Stafford, where there was a massive crash investigation and cleanup in the area. It was reported around mile marker 145.7. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM145.7 (2.0mi north of Cty Rd 610 Exit143B) in Stafford Co. All NB travel lanes closed. Delay 4 mi. 5:22PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 25, 2024 According to the Virginia DOT, motorists can expect delays due t…

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Driver 'Caught Again' For Fourth DUI While 'Periodically Drinking' In Stafford County: Sheriff Driver 'Caught Again' For Fourth DUI While 'Periodically Drinking' In Stafford County: Sheriff
Driver 'Caught Again' For Fourth DUI While 'Periodically Drinking' In Stafford County: Sheriff Reginald Mitchell had at least one too many drinks before getting behind the wheel and found himself in a familiar position on Tuesday night, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The 56-year-old Stafford resident was arrested overnight and charged for his fourth DUI after nearly striking a deputy's vehicle when he cut him off, officials say. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Oct. 22, a deputy on patrol in the area of Staffordboro Boulevard spotted a Lincoln failing to maintain its lane before making a sudden shift, forcing the deputy to slam on the brakes to avoid a crash. According t…

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Trooper Injured, Vehicle Struck During Pursuit From Stafford To Prince William Counties: MSP Trooper Injured, Vehicle Struck During Pursuit From Stafford To Prince William Counties: MSP
Trooper Injured, Vehicle Struck During Pursuit From Stafford To Prince William Counties: MSP One Virginia State Police trooper was injured and a second was struck during a pursuit that played out early Wednesday morning on I-95 in Stafford and Prince William counties. Troopers attempted to stop Texas resident Austin Leonard, 43, shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 in the northbound lanes of the interstate, though the Fort Worth native had other ideas. Leonard proceeded to speed away, leading to a police pursuit from Stafford into Prince William County, when he struck a trooper's vehicle, causing minor damage. This Outlander then made its way to a truck rest area, made a U-turn an…

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Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Stafford Fender Bender: Sheriff Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Stafford Fender Bender: Sheriff
Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Stafford Fender Bender: Sheriff A woman who was "acting odd, like she was on drugs" following a fender bender in Virginia was, in fact, intoxicated, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Stafford resident Rachel Baltzll, 34, if facing a host of charges after being busted with controlled substances during a midday crash investigation over the weekend. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Shelton Shop Road and Courthouse Road shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, when a driver was rear-ended by a Ford, causing minor damage. However, during the typical information excha…

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Fugitive Familiar To Sheriff's Deputies Back Behind Bars On Drug Charges In Stafford Fugitive Familiar To Sheriff's Deputies Back Behind Bars On Drug Charges In Stafford
Fugitive Familiar To Sheriff's Deputies Back Behind Bars On Drug Charges In Stafford A wanted man no stranger to law enforcement is back behind bars after an overly casual encounter with a sheriff's deputy in Stafford County, officials say. Samuel Johnson, 36, was arrested late on Thursday afternoon while a deputy familiar with his previous antics caught him while on patrol in the area of Madison Court. Shortly after 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 17, Deputy X.D. Bates was on proactive control when he spotted a suspicious vehicle sitting outside an area residence that he knew was associated with Johnson, who was wanted in Stafford County for failure to appear, violating a pretrial condi…

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Drugs Seized From Suspect Carrying In Socks, Underwear At Virginia Jail, Stafford Sheriff Says Drugs Seized From Suspect Carrying In Socks, Underwear At Virginia Jail, Stafford Sheriff Says
Drugs Seized From Suspect Carrying In Socks, Underwear At Virginia Jail, Stafford Sheriff Says Officers at the Rappahannock Regional Jail made an unexpected discovery after a man was caught bringing drugs into the facility in curious places after his arrest, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. What started as an investigation into a reported disturbance at the Quality Inn on Greenspring Drive in Stafford led to a host of charges for Woodbridge resident Gibril Kondeh, who was caught with several baggies of controlled substances at the jail. Shortly after 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, deputies were called to the hotel, where there was an argument between a man and woman…

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Police K9 Apprehends Machete-Wielding Man Who Assaulted Dog Twice During VA Barricade: Sheriff Police K9 Apprehends Machete-Wielding Man Who Assaulted Dog Twice During VA Barricade: Sheriff
Police K9 Apprehends Machete-Wielding Man Who Assaulted Dog Twice During VA Barricade: Sheriff A Virginia man who threatened his roommate with a machete before barricading himself and abusing a police K9 is behind bars, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Frank Lipka III, 46, is facing multiple charges after an incident played out in an area residence where he left a dog with minor injuries. According to investigators, shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, deputies received a report about an assault involving Lipka and his roommate, during which he allegedly brandished a machete toward his victim. Deputies attempted to serve Lipka on outstanding warrants followin…

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Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Stafford County, Sheriff Says If at first you don't succeed... Possibly stop getting behind the wheel if you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stafford native Jacob Boyd, 30, was arrested for his third DUI offense in the past decade after allegedly taking a heroin and fentanyl mix before going for a ride. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office received a complaint about a drunk driver who was struggling to keep a Ford pick-up truck in his lane on I-95. The caller followed the truck - which was being operated by Boyd - as it took the 143A exit toward Richmond H…

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Known Trespasser Served On Eight Outstanding Warrants In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Known Trespasser Served On Eight Outstanding Warrants In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Known Trespasser Served On Eight Outstanding Warrants In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A man no stranger to members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office is back in custody after being arrested for trespassing and served on nearly a dozen outstanding warrants. Jalil Berryman, 35, a known trespasser, was back at it again on Monday night, and despite his best efforts, once again found himself in handcuffs after attempting to evade a quick-thinking deputy who was wise to his plan. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, at around 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 7, a deputy on patrol in Garrison Woods spotted Berryman, who was known "rather well from multiple prior interaction…

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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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Ill-Fated Prisoner Escape Results In Fresh Charges For Stafford County Fugitive: Police Ill-Fated Prisoner Escape Results In Fresh Charges For Stafford County Fugitive: Police
Ill-Fated Prisoner Escape Results In Fresh Charges For Stafford County Fugitive: Police The Dumfries man who escaped custody after causing chaos during National Night Out in Stafford County was captured again after his felony flight was foiled. Robert Ouzts, 22, was arrested early this week for recklessly riding a motorcycle and then attempting to avoid his arrest, though his attempts were fruitless and he was apprehended and taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail. His antics were just beginning. At approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, two days after his initial arrest, members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were alerted to Ouzts' unexpected escape while b…

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Fugitive Motorcyclist Now Wanted For Escaping Jail Custody After Arrest In Stafford: Sheriff Fugitive Motorcyclist Now Wanted For Escaping Jail Custody After Arrest In Stafford: Sheriff
Fugitive Motorcyclist Now Wanted For Escaping Jail Custody After Arrest In Stafford: Sheriff The reckless motorcyclist - already wanted in Prince William County - doubled down and made his great escape from custody after being arrested in Stafford, officials say. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the Stafford Hospital Center on Thursday afternoon, where Robert Ouzts, 22, who was arrested this week, escaped from custody after an incident at the annual National Night Out event. Robert Ouzts Staff According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 1, deputies were conducting traffic control as the celebration was …

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Conspiring Pair Charged For Armed Robbery Of Co-Worker Over Shoes In Stafford County: Sheriff Conspiring Pair Charged For Armed Robbery Of Co-Worker Over Shoes In Stafford County: Sheriff
Conspiring Pair Charged For Armed Robbery Of Co-Worker Over Shoes In Stafford County: Sheriff Two men in Stafford County are behind bars after conspiring to rob a co-worker of expensive shoes, according to the sheriff's office. Raquan "Turbo" Jones, 23, and Isaiah Watts, 24, are both facing felony charges following an investigation into a gunpoint robbery involving two pairs of shoes worth thousands of dollars. The investigation was launched in late September, when a deputy was called to Genesis Logistics on Bradburn Place to investigate a robbery when the pair's purported victim advised that he had been robbed of the sneakers. According to the victim, he agreed to meet with a Jone…

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Armed Fredericksburg Man Causing Disturbance During Dismissal At HS Arrested, Sheriff Says Armed Fredericksburg Man Causing Disturbance During Dismissal At HS Arrested, Sheriff Says
Thomas Williams Arrested Making Disturbance At Virginia HS Classes got off to a curious start for some students in Stafford County when a man trespassed on school grounds and made a disturbance while armed with a pistol on his hip. Fredericksburg resident Thomas Williams, 58, was arrested on Monday afternoon after bringing a gun to Brooke Point High School while staff was dismissing students, officials say. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, on Sept. 30, during afternoon dismissal at the school, security was directing traffic in the parking lot, who Williams ignored - not for the first time - leading to an explosive encounter. Inve…

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Speeding Driver Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Stafford Sheriff Says Speeding Driver Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Stafford Sheriff Says
Speeding Driver Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Stafford Sheriff Says A speeding stop landed a Prince William County man behind bars in Stafford for his second DUI in the past four months, according to the sheriff's office. Triangle native Jonathan Ulises Avila Susana, 37, found himself in a familiar spot late on Sunday night when he was stopped for speeding, but arrested for alleged intoxicated driving. Shortly before midnight on Sept. 29, a deputy on patrol in the area of Richmond Highway and Port Aquia Drive going approximately 60 mph prompting a stop, leading to Susana's downfall. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's O…

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