Man charged with strangulation in Wendy’s parking lot as Stafford deputies respond to wild week of crime reports
STAFFORD, VA — A violent assault outside a Wendy’s on Warrenton Road led to the arrest of a man accused of strangling and repeatedly attacking a woman — one of several arrests detailed in a busy daily incident report released Monday by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to the fast food restaurant where witnesses reported seeing a man strike a woman. Upon investigation, deputies discovered a disturbing history of violence between the two — including an earlier strangulation incident. The unnamed suspect was arrested and charged with three counts of assault and battery and one count of strangulation. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Also reported: an inmate newly booked at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on Thursday was found with a white powdery substance in her possession. A felony charge for possession of drugs by a prisoner was filed.
In the early hours of Thursday, a woman attempting to make a cigarette run crashed her car on Garrisonville Road. When deputies arrived, she tried to flee on foot but was caught nearby. After admitting to drinking beer before driving, she was arrested for DUI.
Theft was also on the blotter. A man reportedly stole a carton of cigarettes from the Fas Mart on Richmond Highway by grabbing it during a transaction and fleeing in a silver car. No arrest was announced in that case.
In a bizarre and intoxicated intrusion, a man reached into a Wakefield Avenue home through an open bedroom window and stole a marijuana bong. The suspect, reeking of alcohol, was later found by deputies and charged with public intoxication and unlawful entry with intent to damage.
A traffic stop on Deacon Road revealed a driver operating a vehicle with an expired registration from 2021, a revoked license, no insurance, and a fake state inspection sticker. He was cited with multiple traffic offenses and released on personal recognizance.
Vandalism was also reported Saturday after a family member allegedly went on a destructive spree in a basement, causing $600 worth of damage. The suspect was issued a summons for destruction of property.
In a separate incident, a man who called 911 over an Amazon issue was arrested Friday night after a deputy discovered he was a fugitive wanted out of Florida. He now faces extradition.
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Key Points
- Man arrested at Wendy’s after allegedly strangling and assaulting a woman in public
- DUI arrest made after woman crashes car during late-night cigarette run
- Fugitive wanted in Florida arrested after calling 911 about Amazon account
