Solo cup leads to DUI arrest in midnight stop

Driver with liquor in Solo cup arrested for DUI in Stafford

STAFFORD, VA – A speeding violation led to a DUI arrest Friday night after deputies found an open container of liquor inside the vehicle of a Stafford man.

Deputy R. T. Philippsen stopped the driver near Acadia Street and Richmond Highway at 10:52 p.m. for speeding. The driver, Jawaan Allen, 39, of Midland, had an open Solo cup with liquor and showed signs of impairment.

He refused a breath test and was charged with DUI, refusal, speeding, and drinking while driving.

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Key Points

  • Man pulled over for speeding found with liquor in cup
  • Refused breath test after signs of intoxication
  • Charged and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail