Drug investigation leads to arrest in stafford
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Drug investigation leads to arrest in Stafford

Multiple charges filed in Cambridge Street stop

Stafford, VA – A vehicle stop at a convenience store Saturday morning resulted in multiple drug and vehicle-related charges after deputies conducted an inventory search.

Deputy M. A. Floirendo conducted the stop at 10:51 a.m. on Feb. 15 at the Fas Mart on Cambridge Street for a missing inspection sticker. The driver had entered the store before deputies located him.

The driver was identified as Christopher Villarrial, 35, of Stafford. Deputies reported finding suspected controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and an open title for a different vehicle. Villarrial was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of an open title, no vehicle inspection, no registration, and driving revoked. He was held on a secured bond.

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Key Points

  • Traffic stop conducted for missing inspection sticker
  • Suspected drugs and paraphernalia found
  • Stafford man charged with multiple offenses
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