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Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police
Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police An officer was injured on Tuesday before a larceny suspect who targeted a hardware store in Virginia was arrested with four others from Maryland, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to Ace Hardware in the 10300 block of Main Street on Nov. 5, where there was a reported larceny involving a group of people. Upon arrival, they located the suspects in a vehicle not far from the store, prompting a traffic stop; however, when the officer approached the vehicle, police say that the driver intentionally backed into a motor officer assisting with the stop, leav…

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by Zak Failla
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Wanted Man, Woman Detained After Simple Traffic Stop In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Wanted Man, Woman Detained After Simple Traffic Stop In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Wanted Man, Woman Detained After Simple Traffic Stop In Stafford County, Sheriff Says What started as a simple traffic stop in Stafford County resulted in two wanted fugitives being apprehended on a host of charges, according to the sheriff's office. Fredericksburg resident Tahj Ford, 27, and 24-year-old Woodbridge native Michaele Simms were both detained over the weekend, despite their best efforts to evade arrest. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct .25, a deputy on patrol on Warrenton Road near Sanford Drive spotted a Jeep - driven by Simms - make a reckless lane change, causing the vehicle behind her to take evasive act…

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by Zak Failla
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Booze Bandit Involved In Police Pursuit Arrested; Driver At Large, Stafford Sheriff Says Booze Bandit Involved In Police Pursuit Arrested; Driver At Large, Stafford Sheriff Says
Booze Bandit Involved In Police Pursuit Arrested; Driver At Large, Stafford Sheriff Says Adrian Barett was hoping to trade one vice for another, but wound up behind bars for his troubles, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. He was arrested on Tuesday, though his driver remains at large following a string of alcohol larcenies that led to a high-speed police pursuit that went from Stafford into Prince William County, officials say. Barett, 21, of Woodridge, was arrested, though his accomplice remains at large a day after a pair of robberies were reported in Stafford County. The booze bandits' spree began at approximately 6:53 p.m. on July 30 at an ABC Store on Gar…

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by Zak Failla
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Drugged Spotsy Driver Detained After Struggle With Deputies, Stafford Sheriff Says (UPDATED) Drugged Spotsy Driver Detained After Struggle With Deputies, Stafford Sheriff Says (UPDATED)
Drugged Spotsy Driver Detained After Struggle With Deputies, Stafford Sheriff Says (Updated) The Spotsylvania driver who was found asleep at the wheel in South Stafford on Thursday before driving onto a property in the Argyle Heights subdivision is facing a host of charges, according to the sheriff's office. Robert McFadden II, 46, put deputies through the paces on July 18, after he was found passed out in a black Chevy Impala that was blocking access to a woman's residence. At around 3:15 p.m. on July 18, deputies were called to investigate a reported unknown medical emergency, and upon arrival, found a man passed out behind the wheel with suspected controlled substances next to h…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsy, Busted With Meth During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says Man Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsy, Busted With Meth During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says
Man Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsy, Busted With Meth During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says A Virginia man already wanted in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania counties tried to break bad and was busted with methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Stafford over the weekend, officials say. Locust Grove resident Thomas Chaffin, 30, who is no stranger to police, is back behind bars after drugs were discovered following the stop late on Saturday afternoon.  According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 7:20 p.m. on July 13, a sergeant spotted Chaffin and conducted a traffic stop at McDonald's on Ferry Road, which were the beginning of the wanted man's concerns. …

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by Zak Failla
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Multiple Vehicles Damaged By Suspected Drug Dealer Trying To Escape In Virginia, Sheriff Says Multiple Vehicles Damaged By Suspected Drug Dealer Trying To Escape In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Multiple Vehicles Damaged By Suspected Drug Dealer Trying To Escape In Virginia, Sheriff Says Multiple sheriff's vehicles were damaged in Stafford County when a suspected drug dealer fruitlessly attempted to evade his arrest, authorities announced. Jovan Terrell Ellison, 36, who has been the subject of an investigation since 2023, was already wanted for the distribution of controlled substances when he doubled down and recklessly tried to avoid being apprehended, officials say. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Ellison was spotted in the area of Warrenton Road and the exit ramp from I-95 south in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 26, at which point deputies attempted…

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by Zak Failla
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Fugitive Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsy Arrested After Fleeing From Police In VA: Sheriff Fugitive Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsy Arrested After Fleeing From Police In VA: Sheriff
Fugitive Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsy Arrested After Fleeing From Police In VA: Sheriff A fugitive wanted in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania counties rammed a police cruiser and hopped a curb in an unsuccessful attempt to evade his arrest in Stafford this week, according to the sheriff's office. What started as a routine attempt to serve a warrant resulted in two arrests and a pair of short-lived foot chases, though a third suspect was able to escape, officials say. On June 25, members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to Cynthias Place to locate Fredericksburg resident Steven Banks, Jr., 32, who was wanted on a host of charges in multiple jurisdictions. While…

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by Zak Failla
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Wanted Man Flees On Foot, Driver Busted After Pursuit Into Fredericksburg: Stafford Sheriff Wanted Man Flees On Foot, Driver Busted After Pursuit Into Fredericksburg: Stafford Sheriff
Wanted Man Flees On Foot, Driver Busted After Pursuit Into Fredericksburg: Stafford Sheriff One person was arrested and a second wanted man managed to flee following a police pursuit in Stafford County that ended in Fredericksburg earlier this week. Stafford resident Cash Phelix, 18, took deputies on a wild ride on Sunday night as they sought 19-year-old Tylor Asbury, who was wanted for felony eluding in King George County, officials say. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 8:40 p.m. on June 16, deputies were attempting to locate Asbury on Little Falls Road, when they spotted a truck leaving a home that ran a stop sign. Believin…

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by Zak Failla
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Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says
Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says A 25-year-old former employee of Crumbl Cookies in Stafford was caught breaking into the business, and police say he'd done it multiple times before. Damonte Fauntroy, of Spotsylvania, was caught inside the Stafford Market Place shop on Friday, May 24 around 11:15 p.m., the county sheriff's office said. Management reported seeing a suspect inside the closed building through a security camera feed. Fauntroy had locked himself in the bathroom when authorities showed up but surrendered moments later. An investigation found Fauntroy had worked at the business for a short time last year and…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Breaks Into Ex-GF's Home To Sexually Abuse Her Child In Southeast DC, Police Say Man Breaks Into Ex-GF's Home To Sexually Abuse Her Child In Southeast DC, Police Say
Man Breaks Into Ex-GF's Home To Sexually Abuse Her Child In Southeast DC, Police Say A District man is behind bars after allegedly breaking into his ex's home and sexually assaulting her child, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Southeast resident Omar Ransom, 22, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his underage victim after breaking into his former lover's home and "engaging in unwanted sexual acts" before fleeing, police say. The incident was reported on Wednesday, March 20 in the 1400 block of Smith Place SE. Officials announced Ransom's arrest a week later on March 27. According to the police, the investigation into the assault also found that Ran…

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by Zak Failla
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VA Dealer In Teen's Fentanyl Death Gets Time In Fed Pen VA Dealer In Teen's Fentanyl Death Gets Time In Fed Pen
VA Dealer In Teen's Fentanyl Death Gets Time In Fed Pen The Virginia man who was convicted of giving a 14-year-old boy the pills that would ultimately end his life has learned his fate. Latae'veion Woods, 21, was sentenced to 52 months in federal prison for distributing a Schedule II controlled substance to a person under 21 years old, federal officials announced. In April 2022, Woods sold pills that he said were Percocet to the teen boy, who died five days later of a fentanyl overdose, according to a statement from according to Jessica D. Aber, US Attorney of the Eastern District of Virginia. Officers later found a clear plastic…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Smiling Suspect Busted For Brandishing Handgun During Domestic Dispute In PWC, Police Say Smiling Suspect Busted For Brandishing Handgun During Domestic Dispute In PWC, Police Say
Smiling Suspect Busted For Brandishing Handgun During Domestic Dispute In PWC, Police Say Days after a woman was picked up by police in Prince William County for child neglect, a man is in custody for his role in the domestic dispute that led to her arrest, officials announced. Jerrell Christopher Johnson, 32, of Fredericksburg, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 23, following an investigation into a domestic incident at The Crossings at Summerland Apartments in the 13700 block of Keelingwood Circle in Woodbridge. Officers responded shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Feb. 18 to the apartment complex, though when they arrived at the front door, there was no initial response. Due to damage f…

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by Zak Failla
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Neglectful Woman Found With Kids, Unsecured Firearms In Same PWC Apartment, Police Say Neglectful Woman Found With Kids, Unsecured Firearms In Same PWC Apartment, Police Say
Neglectful Woman Found With Kids, Unsecured Firearms In Same PWC Apartment, Police Say Police in Prince William County called to investigate a domestic assault at a Woodbridge apartment complex were met by a strange scene when they arrived at the residence. Officers responded shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 to the Crossings at Summerland Apartments complex in the 13700 block of Keelingwood Circle, though when they arrived at the front door, there was no initial response. Due to damage found on the front door, the investigators entered the home, where they found 29-year-old Antoinett Jewel Scott, of Woodbridge, with four young children under the age of 8 and multi…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted For Stealing Prescription Pills Busted In Virginia After Attempting To Flee Police Man Wanted For Stealing Prescription Pills Busted In Virginia After Attempting To Flee Police
Man Wanted For Stealing Prescription Pills Busted In Virginia After Attempting To Flee Police Authorities say that a teen with a checkered criminal history is facing new charges after taking police on a foot chase in an attempt to avoid apprehension in Virginia. The Fredericksburg Police E-911 Center received a tip that a person - later identified as 19-year-old Xander Salyers - who was wanted in Stafford County was sitting in a vehicle in the 2500 block of Cowan Boulevard, according to officials. Upon arrival at the scene, officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department located Salyers, who was inside a truck, and as they approached, Salyers allegedly took off on foot until an…

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by Zak Failla
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Drugs, Guns Accompany Stafford Man As He Breaks Into Residence Drugs, Guns Accompany Stafford Man As He Breaks Into Residence
Drugs, Guns Accompany Stafford Man As He Breaks Into Residence A Stafford man was placed into police custody after he broke into a residence, in addition with other illegal activity, police said.  On September 13, at around 7 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Truslow Road, where they found 32-year-old James Stidham in an argument with a witness, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The witness told police that Stidham chased a resident into their home and attempted to break down the door of the dwelling, officials reported. Police said Stidham admitted to attempting to break in, and added that he had taken a controlled…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Boy Denied Cell Phone Access Pulls Knife On Family Member: Police Woodbridge Boy Denied Cell Phone Access Pulls Knife On Family Member: Police
Woodbridge Boy Denied Cell Phone Access Pulls Knife On Family Member: Police A 13-year-old from Woodbridge was arrested for threatening a family member with a knife when she wouldn't let him use her cell phone, authorities said. The minor allegedly tried to steal his family member’s phone and when she refused, he pulled out a knife to threaten her Friday, July 15 at 10 p.m., Prince William County Police reported. When another family member intervened, the boy fled the home, authorities said. No injuries were reported, according to police. During the investigation, police said they found suspected narcotics in the 13-year-old’s bedroom. He was arrested for ro…

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by AJ Goldbloom