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Short-Lived Pursuit Lands Smiling Suspect Behind Bars In VA, 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…
Police K9 Key To Tracking Down Assault, Strangulation Suspect In Virginia, Sheriff Says
The Stafford County Sheriff's Office let the dogs out, and it resulted in a suspect being swiftly apprehended, officials say.
Kayshawn Purdie, 25, was quick, but he wasn't quick enough to outrun police K9 Titan, who was key in taking down the man wanted for an assault.
According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, deputies were called to Garrison Woods to investigate a reported assault.
Investigators say that Purdie assaulted a woman, prevented her from calling the police, then strangled her as she was attempting to leave an area home.…
Unsupervised Party Results In Fight Spilling Onto Stafford County Street, Sheriff Says
Chaos broke out at an unsupervised party in Stafford County that got out of hand and a fight spilled out into the street, according to the sheriff's office.
Shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, deputies were called to a home on Clear Spring Lane to investigate a report of a fight that resulted in charges for five women and a man who involved in the altercation.
Responding deputies were able to separate the people involved in the incident.
Those cited include:
Majjic Washington Jennett, 23, of Stafford, who was charged with assault by mob;
Desmond Spates, 32, of Stafford, who wa…
