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Virginia SWAT Team Gets Their Man: Fugitive Arrested After Brazen Return To Scene: Sheriff Virginia SWAT Team Gets Their Man: Fugitive Arrested After Brazen Return To Scene: Sheriff
Virginia SWAT Team Gets Their Man: Fugitive Arrested After Brazen Return To Scene: Sheriff If Stafford County wants you, Stafford County gets you, officials are musing. Stafford resident Aubrey Collier, 43, learned this lesson the hard way after being taken into custody by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team on Thursday, Dec. 12 when the wanted man made the mistake of returning to the scene of an incident earlier this week. The saga began Wednesday, Dec. 11, around 5:45 a.m., when deputies responded to reports of a disturbance near Forbes Street and Morton Road.  By the time officers arrived, Collier had already fled, but detectives immediately got to work tracki…

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Puppy's Bathroom Habits Spark Violent Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Sheriff Puppy's Bathroom Habits Spark Violent Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Sheriff
Puppy's Bathroom Habits Spark Violent Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Sheriff A heated argument over a puppy’s bathroom habits spiraled into a breaking and entering and assault incident in Stafford County, deputies said. On Sunday, Dec. 8, at approximately 11:15 a.m., deputies responded to a home on Crab Apple Drive for an active break-in involving 22-year-old Fairfax Station resident Jeremiah Goggins and a woman he was in a disagreement with. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the victim called 911, reporting that a man she knew had broken into her home and assaulted her, and while still on the phone, dispatchers said they could hear Goggins in the b…

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Blackout Behind The Wheel: DUI Driver Crashes Into Woods, Walks It Off In Virginia: Sheriff Blackout Behind The Wheel: DUI Driver Crashes Into Woods, Walks It Off In Virginia: Sheriff
Blackout Behind The Wheel: DUI Driver Crashes Into Woods, Walks It Off In Virginia: Sheriff A driver who had a few too many to drink before finding a curious spot to park his Honda in Stafford County admitted to blacking out before crash landing into nearby woods. Stafford resident Craig Hayes, 55, was forthcoming after admitting to "drinking a lot," crashing, then going for a little walk before being apprehended by responding deputies. Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to a stretch of Leeland Road on Friday, Dec. 8, around 8:15 p.m., after a caller reported a car had crashed into the woods near her home—and the driver was missing, according to investigator…

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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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'Fruity' Alcohol Odor Leads To DUI Arrest After Near Miss With Sergeant In Virginia: Sheriff 'Fruity' Alcohol Odor Leads To DUI Arrest After Near Miss With Sergeant In Virginia: Sheriff
'Fruity' Alcohol Odor Leads To DUI Arrest After Near Miss With Sergeant In Virginia: Sheriff A 20-year-old Stafford driver is in big trouble after a big night of drinking led to a near miss with a sheriff’s sergeant early Thursday morning, officials say. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, Stafford County Sheriff’s Sgt. M.L. Jacobeen was heading northbound on Richmond Highway, preparing to turn onto Garrisonville Road, when things took a dangerous turn. A Toyota Highlander in the next lane drifted into Jacobeen’s path during the turn, forcing the sergeant to slam on his brakes to avoid a collision, a spokesperson for the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. The SUV cont…

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Sign Smashed, Evidence Stashed: Washing Machine Holds Hit-Run Clues In Virginia, Sheriff Says Sign Smashed, Evidence Stashed: Washing Machine Holds Hit-Run Clues In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Sign Smashed, Evidence Stashed: Washing Machine Holds Hit-Run Clues In Virginia, Sheriff Says A Stafford hit-and-run left a business’s sign in pieces and a driver scrambling to hide the evidence—though not well enough to evade law enforcement. Deputies are investigating a Saturday, Dec. 7 incident in which a speeding vehicle crashed into the sign outside Falls Run Stone & Stucco at 700 Nelms Circle, taking out approximately half of the stone sign outside of the business.  The driver took out the sign outside the Stafford County building. Stafford County Sheriff Stafford County Sheriff's Deputy S.A. Hensley was called to the scene around 9:06 a.m. and discovered an a…

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Wrong Lane, Wrong Choices: Virginia Man Gets Second DUI After Near Miss With Deputy: Sheriff Wrong Lane, Wrong Choices: Virginia Man Gets Second DUI After Near Miss With Deputy: Sheriff
Wrong Lane, Wrong Choices: Virginia Man Gets Second DUI After Near Miss With Deputy: Sheriff A Stafford man with a history of drunk driving is back behind bars after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with a deputy who had just finished a shift, officials said. The incident happened around 3:21 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, as Deputy D.S. Jett was driving home along White Oak Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.  At that point, the deputy saw headlights barreling toward him in the wrong lane. According to the sheriff's office, Jett activated the cruiser's emergency lights to get the driver’s attention, and 42-year-old Donald Nichelson, Jr. was able to swe…

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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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Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff
Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff A man wearing an Amazon uniform who caused a multi-vehicle collision and fled the scene, leading to a search by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office is wanted. Eric Clark, 29, is at large following a chain-reaction crash that caused one driver to suffer minor injuries earlier this week. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, on Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:07 a.m. deputies responded to a crash near Centreport Parkway and Mountain View Road.  A Toyota rear-ended a Honda, which then hit a Nissan, resulting in minor injuries to the Honda driver, officials said. Wi…

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Virginia Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff Virginia Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff
Virginia Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff More than ghosts are haunting Stafford resident Dominique Cooke.  The 25-year-old found himself in trouble with the law not once, but twice this week after a strange situation played out on Sunday night that only got stranger the following morning after he was hospitalized.  Cooke was the subject of a disturbance call at around 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 17 on Ferry Road, when he contacted the Stafford County Sheriff's Office about people who have been chasing him for two days straight. A deputy responded to the area and found Cooke, who advised that "they" were watching and chasing him.&…

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Drinking, Driving, and Déjà Vu: Virginia Woman Hit With Second DUI In Two Months: Sheriff Drinking, Driving, and Déjà Vu: Virginia Woman Hit With Second DUI In Two Months: Sheriff
Drinking, Driving, and Déjà Vu: Virginia Woman Hit With Second DUI In Two Months: Sheriff Erina Cabral Morales found herself in a familiar position over the weekend after being caught drinking and driving, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday night, a sergeant was traveling on Richmond Highway when he spotted a vehicle with an expired registration, prompting an attempted traffic stop, though the driver continued to slow roll onto Bells Hill Road and Oak Drive before eventually pulling over. During the stop, officials say that Morales showed signs of intoxication and her vehicle had an inspection sticker that expired in 2022. Accord…

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Coke-Seeking Fugitive Checks Into Virginia Holiday Inn, Checks Out In Handcuffs: Sheriff Coke-Seeking Fugitive Checks Into Virginia Holiday Inn, Checks Out In Handcuffs: Sheriff
Coke-Seeking Fugitive Checks Into Virginia Holiday Inn, Checks Out In Handcuffs: Sheriff A 30-year-old man wanted by the US Marshals was apprehended by members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after making a strange request to staff at a Fredericksburg hotel, authorities announced. Portsmouth resident Ahmaud Brown had trouble paying for a hotel room at the Holiday Inn on Sanford Road, but got a free one at the Rappahannock Regional Jail after causing a disturbance on Wednesday morning. At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Nov. 13, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the hotel, where there was a reported disturbance involving a guest who was struggling to pay for a…

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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 Virginia Yard: Sheriff Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff
Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia 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 Virginia Repeat Shoplifter Claiming To Be Hank Aaron's Daughter Strikes Out With Sheriff In Virginia
Repeat Shoplifter Claiming To Be Hank Aaron's Daughter Strikes Out With Sheriff In Virginia 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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Slowly Swerving Driver Hit With Fourth DUI During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says Slowly Swerving Driver Hit With Fourth DUI During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says
Slowly Swerving Driver Hit With Fourth DUI During Stafford 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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Man Wanted In PWC Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff Man Wanted In PWC Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff
Man Wanted In PWC Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff A wanted man who made a scene at Stafford Hospital is facing charges for allegedly making threats and shouting racial epitaphs at security, officials say. Fredericksburg resident Daniel Castillo, 34, a fugitive already wanted in Prince William County was arrested on Sunday night after assaulting a patient and going on a tirade.  The incident was reported shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the hospital on Hospital Center Boulevard, where there were reports of multiple disturbances involving Castillo. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, a responding deputy made contac…

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Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Virginia, Sheriff Says Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Teen Questioned What Designated Driver Was After DUI Crash In Virginia, 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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Driver With Four Previous DUI Convictions In Prince William County Charged Again In VA: Sheriff Driver With Four Previous DUI Convictions In Prince William County Charged Again In VA: Sheriff
Driver With Four Previous DUI Convictions In Prince William County Charged Again In VA: 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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Driver 'Caught Again' For Fourth DUI While 'Periodically Drinking' In Virginia, Sheriff Says Driver 'Caught Again' For Fourth DUI While 'Periodically Drinking' In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Driver 'Caught Again' For Fourth DUI While 'Periodically Drinking' In Virginia, Sheriff Says 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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Correctional Officer Charged For Improper Contact With Inmate At Virginia Jail: Sheriff Correctional Officer Charged For Improper Contact With Inmate At Virginia Jail: Sheriff
Correctional Officer Charged For Improper Contact With Inmate At Virginia Jail: Sheriff A Correctional Officer in Virginia will spend some time on the other side of the bars after allegedly having improper contact with an inmate, according to the sheriff's office. Chadwick Jackson, 60, of King George, an officer at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, is facing charges following the investigation into claims that the 60-year-old had inappropriate contact with a female inmate. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, deputies were tipped off regarding Jackson's alleged actions.  "Due to the nature of the allegations, detective…

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Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Virginia Fender Bender: Sheriff Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Virginia Fender Bender: Sheriff
Woman 'Who Knows Better' Busted For DUI, Drug Offenses After Virginia 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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Baseball Bat-Bearing Man Behind Bars For Breaking, Entering Rampage In Virginia, Sheriff Says Baseball Bat-Bearing Man Behind Bars For Breaking, Entering Rampage In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Baseball Bat-Bearing Man Behind Bars For Breaking, Entering Rampage In Virginia, Sheriff Says It was just one of those days for Marvin Ssettumba, who went ballistic with a baseball bat inside a South Stafford home before being caught attempting to flee. The 22-year-old was all smiles for the camera after going on a rampage on Monday afternoon, when he called his shot and took a swing at multiple items as he left a home in "complete ruin," officials said. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 5 p.m. on Oct. 14, deputies were called to a residence on Morton Road, where there were reports of a breaking and entering incident involving&…

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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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DUI Driver Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Stafford County, Sheriff Says DUI Driver Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
DUI Driver Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A driver in Virginia had one too many and is facing a DUI charge after crashing and finding himself in a perilous position, according to the sheriff's office. Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called on Friday night when an 82-year-old man required assistance after flipping his SUV and landing on the roof.  Deputies were called to the 1900 block of Mountain View Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 where there were reports of an SUV that had flipped over and was upside down with the driver trapped inside. A deputy was able to gain access to the vehicle by brea…

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Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, 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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Fugitive Motorcyclist Wanted In PWC Escapes Jail Custody After Arrest, Sheriff Says Fugitive Motorcyclist Wanted In PWC Escapes Jail Custody After Arrest, Sheriff Says
Fugitive Motorcyclist Wanted In PWC Escapes Jail Custody After Arrest, Sheriff Says 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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Motorcyclist Wanted In PWC Picks Wrong Place, Time To Ride Recklessly, Sheriff Says Motorcyclist Wanted In PWC Picks Wrong Place, Time To Ride Recklessly, Sheriff Says
Motorcyclist Wanted In PWC Picks Wrong Place, Time To Ride Recklessly, Sheriff Says A reckless motorcyclist already wanted in Prince William County chose the wrong place and wrong time to recklessly drive a motorcycle straight into the hands of deputies in Stafford. Robert Ouzts, 22, chose to work against police, not with them during the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday afternoon, landing him a spot behind bars after attempting to avoid his arrest on a host of charges. 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 set to begin in Stafford Market Place when a motorc…

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Armed Man Causing Disturbance During Dismissal At Virginia HS Arrested, Sheriff Says Armed Man Causing Disturbance During Dismissal At Virginia HS Arrested, Sheriff Says
Armed Man Causing Disturbance During Dismissal At Virginia HS Arrested, Sheriff Says 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 From Prince William County Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Sheriff Says Speeding Driver From Prince William County Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Sheriff Says
Speeding Driver From Prince William County Gets Second DUI In Four Months, 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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Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says
Florida Woman, Maryland Man Passing Bad Checks In Virginia Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Two suspects visiting Virginia from out of state are facing felony charges following an investigation into a series of bad checks that were used at several Stafford County businesses, officials say. Pasadena Raymond Wilson, 36, and 20-year-old Florida resident Jessie Mainville were both arrested this week after their checks bounced - and not for the first time. At around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called to O'Reilly Auto Parts on Bojangles way, where there was a report of fraud suspects in the business. "Staff advised a male a…

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