Two fugitives captured in stolen vehicle in stafford county

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – In the early hours of Monday morning, Stafford County deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and apprehended two suspects after a dynamic incident on Garrisonville Road. The operation involved a high-risk traffic stop and a successful K-9 track.

On June 24, around 1:07 a.m., Deputy K.F. Bierfeldt identified a vehicle reported stolen from Maryland and initiated a traffic stop in Garrison Woods. As she approached, the passenger exited the vehicle and fled. Deputy Bierfeldt secured the scene with the driver and alerted other units.

Deputy S.T. Myers and his K-9 partner, Gunner, joined the operation, locating the fleeing passenger, Justin Hunter, 32, from Stafford, in nearby woods. Despite initially denying his involvement, Hunter’s request to check for his phone in the vehicle linked him to the scene. He was also wanted in Stafford County for a capias offense.

The driver, Devonte Griffin, 28, from Maryland, claimed ownership of the vehicle, which was verified as false. Griffin, found driving with a revoked license and with open alcohol containers in the vehicle, faced multiple charges.

Hunter was charged with eluding and obstruction of justice, and his outstanding warrant was served. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Griffin was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, drinking while driving, and driving with a revoked license. He was held on a $2,000 secured bond.

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