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Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Virginia Deputies: Sheriff

A wanted Woodbridge man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a camper for nearly an hour before finally surrendering to authorities in Stafford County, officials said.

Rafie Bell

Rafie Bell

 Photo Credit: Stafford County Sheriff
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Deputies learned that 45-year-old Rafie Bell was staying in a camper on the property of a residence in the 1000 block of Richmond Highway and attempted to serve a warrant for a failure to appear charge around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

Instead of complying, Bell refused to come out, prompting deputies to establish a perimeter and issue repeated commands over a loudspeaker instructing him to surrender.

After nearly an hour, Bell finally gave himself up without further incident.

During his arrest, deputies allegedly found Bell in possession of a firearm and drugs, leading to additional charges.

Bell was charged with: 

  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon;
  • Possession of a controlled substance;
  • Possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance.

He is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

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