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Sex Offender Found With Gun, Drugs In Virginia After Failing To Register: Police
A wanted Virginia man was caught with drugs, ammunition, and a firearm after failing to register as a sex offender, police said.
Stafford resident Tommie Jones Jr., 40, was arrested over the weekend after officers spotted him leaving a business on William Street and recognized him as having an active arrest warrant, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department.
Before officers could approach, Jones jumped into a blue Cadillac and drove off, they said.
Officers followed and pulled him over in the 1000 block of Prince Edward Street, where they took him into custody on the outstand…
Family Friend Sodomizes Minor In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says
A Virginia man is behind bars after being arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges following an investigation by local authorities, officials announced.
Schuyler Choate, 26, was taken into custody on Thursday, Jan. 30, after detectives with the Child Victim Unit determined he had assaulted a child under the age of 13 at his home in the 8900 block of Crismond Lane, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim’s parents immediately reported the abuse upon learning of the assault, officials said.
The victim, who is a family friend of Choate, was allegedly assaul…
'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say
A night meant for fun turned into a chaotic scene Friday, Jan. 10 when a Stafford man forced his way into a woman's home, assaulted her, and stole her phone after she canceled their plans, police said.
William Gordon IV, 28, now faces a slew of charges, including breaking and entering, robbery, and assault, following the wild sequence of events that ended with his arrest at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
According to Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Mountain View Road around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10 after receiving a call describing an individual “acting crazy.”&…
Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff
A Stafford man made it easy for deputies to track him down after leaving behind a backpack full of illegal items during an Uber ride on New Year’s Eve.
Around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, deputies responded to a North Stafford residence after an Uber driver reported finding a suspicious backpack left behind by a passenger.
The driver, searching the bag for ID to return it, instead found a gun, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, but instead of an ID he found a firearm.
Deputies arrived to take possession of the weapon, which turned out to be stolen, authorities said,…
Drunk NYE Driver Had Bizarre Excuse For Confusion In Stafford, Sheriff
A New Year’s Eve joyride turned into a night in jail for a Stafford man who was caught driving the wrong way, drunk, and dishing out some unconvincing excuses, authorities said.
The chaos unfolded at 6:27 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, when Deputy S.T. Myers spotted a Ford F-150 barreling northbound in the southbound lanes of Warrenton Road. Concerned for public safety, Myers pulled the truck over, with backup from Sergeant E.E. West.
The driver, identified as Jose Najera Estrada, 37, of Stafford, admitted to drinking two Modelos but apparently forgot that honesty is the best policy. Instead of pro…
Assault Suspect Speeds Off, Calls Cops On Himself En Route To Mom's House In Virginia: Sheriff
When deputies went looking for an assault suspect in Stafford County, they didn't have to look far—he called them himself.
Matthew Grimes, 38, of Stafford, is facing multiple charges after an incident on Charles Street around 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, when deputies were initially dispatched to investigate a reported incident, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
While en route, deputies learned Grimes, the alleged assailant, was driving away from the scene in a Ford Explorer, and conveniently, called the Sheriff's Office to say he was on his way to his mother’s house.
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