Find Your Daily Voice
57°
Tag: Stafford County Sheriff's Office
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says
A wanted man in camouflage thought he could blend in—but he didn’t make it far before authorities tackled him outside a Jersey Mike’s in Stafford County, officials said.
Travis Ward, 38, of Spotsylvania, was in North Stafford, driving a red Pontiac G6 despite having no license and multiple active warrants in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fairfax counties, leading to his demise, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
The chaos unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3 when deputies learned that Ward was in the area.
Deputies spotted Ward heading west on Garrisonville Road…
'Buy One, Get One' Fugitive Fraudster Duo Caught At Virginia Hotel, Sheriff Says
A wanted Virginia man didn’t realize he was getting arrested—and neither did his friend, who turned out to be wanted as well, deputies said.
Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Affordable Suites of America on Woodstock Lane shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 after a tipster spotted Christopher Culbertson, 45, of Warrenton, who was wanted in Prince William County for multiple larceny and fraud charges, authorities said.
When deputies arrived, they found Culbertson casually packing his belongings into a car, unaware that his stay was about to be taken into custody. …
Driver Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed I-66 Pursuit With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says
A wanted Manassas man is behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase—hitting speeds of 100 mph—with a woman trapped inside his truck, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office.
Devante R. Payne, 31, was driving a Mitsubishi SUV westbound on I-66 around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when officers with the Blue Ridge Gang and Drug Task Force attempted a traffic stop for improper registration.
But instead of pulling over, Payne floored it, sparking a reckless pursuit that reached 100 mph, investigators said.
The chase continued onto Leeds Manor Road, whe…
Woman Tried To Run Down Partner's Ex Outside Virginia Walmart, Sheriff Says
A Stafford woman is facing a host of charges after allegedly ramming another woman’s vehicle, assaulting her, and nearly running her over during a heated confrontation that ended in a Walmart parking lot, authorities said.
Rayshon Palmer, 36, was arrested over the weekend after deputies say she attacked her partner’s ex and was later found with suspected cocaine in her possession, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
The drama began around noon on on Saturday, Feb. 15 on Stonehaven Drive, where the victim was talking with her former partner, investigators said.
After th…
‘Heavy Sleeper’ Excuse Falls Flat: Duo Busted With Drugs At Virginia Motel
An alert deputy’s routine patrol in North Stafford turned into a serious bust after he spotted a suspicious scene involving a so-called "heavy sleeper."
Shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, a deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office was patrolling the Super 8 Motel on Wicomico Drive when he saw a woman violently shaking the driver of a Ford, raising concerns of a possible overdose, officials said.
In fact, it was not a medical emergency, and Centreville resident Kalila Prochno, 31 tried to explain that the driver, Jason Haller, 49, of Gainesville, was simply a "heavy s…
'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…
New Mexico Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 35 Pounds Of Pot, Kilo Of Coke In Virginia: Sheriff
What started as a routine traffic stop in New Mexico landed two men behind bars after a Stafford County drug raid turned up a staggering haul of illegal substances, firearms, and cash.
Gesiah Hill, 22, and Henry Rojas, 24, were arrested following a search of their home on Red Currant Way in Rappahannock Landing on Dec. 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Henry Rojas and Gesiah Hill.
Stafford County Sheriff
The massive seizure led to the recovery of (values are estimates):
1 kilo of cocaine, valued at $30,000;
35 pounds of marijuana, worth $122,500;
1,000 THC vap…
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…
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’…
