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Stafford Sisters Arrested After Police Pursuit
A pair of sisters, one of whom had been wanted on warrants, are facing charges after a police pursuit in Stafford, authorities said.
Both Sharlynia and Kelzy Young, 21 and 19, appeared nervous when a deputy stopped their gold Nissan Maxima on Warrenton Road for failing to yield on Friday, Feb. 17 around 3:20 p.m., Stafford police said.
Kelzy, the driver, told the officer she was nervous since she'd never been pulled over, and gave him a fake as he realized she had active warrants out for her arrest, authorities said.
That's when Kelzy shifted the car into gear and initiated a pursuit,…
Wawa Set To Open Newest Location In Stafford County
A brand new Wawa location will open later this week in Stafford, officials say.
The newest store, located at 3039 Richmond Highway, will open on Thursday, Feb. 9, according to Wawa officials.
Customers are invited to join the Wawa crew at 7:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, for the ceremonial grand opening.
"This ceremonial start gives a nod to the power of positivity and kindness that naturally occurs when Wawa customers hold the door for one another, celebrating a gesture that happens thousands of times a day at Wawa stores and makes everyone feel welcomed and appreciated", say Wawa…
Alleged Armed Robber, Rapist Apprehended By Stafford County Sheriff (Developing)
A Virginia teen is behind bars after a seedy situation allegedly played out at a Stafford County spa, the sheriff's office announced.
Alan Davon Oliver, 19, of Stafford, is facing charges for an alleged sexual assault and armed robbery on Wednesday, Dec. 28. at Mimi's Health Spa on Garrisonville Road, officials say.
Shortly before 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office were called to 385 Garrisonville Road, for a reported robbery.
According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, the staff advised the responding deputies that a man - later…
Virginia Couple Slapped With Slew Of Charges After 120MPH Pursuit On I-95
A Virginia couple was slapped with a slew of charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on I-95.
Anthony Raposo, 39, of Fredericksburg, was behind the wheel of a car stopped at the Wawa on Garrisonville Road in Stafford when officers realized the vehicle had a fake temporary license plate around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, they said.
Officers tried to speak with him, but he sped onto southbound I-95, reaching speeds of up to 120 miles per hour at one point.
Meanwhile, Quinn Poole, 27, of Dumfries, was sitting in the passenger seat as Raposo struck a guardrail near the 126 exit, po…
Wanted Stafford Man Charged With Abduction, Battery After Fleeing Scene Of Domestic Assault
A 55-year-old fugitive from Stafford was arrested on multiple charges, including battery and abduction, after fleeing the scene of a domestic assault, authorities said.
Chaos began when David Jackson assaulted a victim after an argument inside a home on the 2200 block of Garrisonville Road around 5:40 pm. on Friday, Oct. 21, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
After the incident, Jackson blocked the exit, preventing the victim from leaving, police said.
Rather than calling for help, he got into a vehicle and tried to flee — only to end up crashing into two black archway…
