Fraud scams surge and arrests pile up in Stafford County crime sweep
Stafford County, VA — A string of scams, thefts, and arrests unfolded across Stafford County over several days, with residents targeted in fraud schemes while deputies made multiple arrests ranging from larceny to DUI and drug charges.
Authorities reported several fraud incidents involving suspects posing as trusted organizations. In one case on Old Landing Court, victims were convinced they were speaking with Apple representatives and provided bank information while purchasing gift cards before realizing it was a scam. In another incident on Grafton Street, a victim was misled into believing they had won a Publishers Clearinghouse prize and sent gift cards before recognizing the fraud. A separate case on Mount Olive Road involved a suspect impersonating a bank employee and attempting to gain control of a victim’s financial accounts through a Bitcoin scheme.
Deputies also responded to theft-related calls, including stolen license plates reported on Potomac Creek Drive. At a Wendy’s on Garrisonville Road, a 45-year-old employee was arrested after surveillance footage showed her taking a customer’s purse into a bathroom, where money was later found missing.
In other incidents, deputies investigated a hit-and-run crash on Oak Drive where a vehicle struck a trailer and fled the scene.
Multiple arrests were made in separate public intoxication cases, including two individuals found impaired and causing a disturbance on Ridgemore Circle. One suspect was also charged with drug possession and attempting to bribe an officer. Additional arrests involved individuals found intoxicated in public areas, including one man discovered unclothed in bushes and another detained after attempting to flee from deputies.
DUI enforcement also led to arrests, including a case on Quarles Road where a suspect attempted to evade deputies, leading to additional charges including assault on law enforcement and violating a protective order. Another driver was arrested following a sobriety test after deputies responded to a disturbance call.
In a separate warrant service, deputies arrested a suspect wanted for a felony probation violation and later discovered narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
Officials said the report reflects a snapshot of recent incidents and urged residents to report information related to ongoing cases.
Key Points
- Multiple fraud scams targeted residents using gift cards and fake accounts
- Several arrests made for larceny, DUI, drug offenses, and public intoxication
- Incidents span multiple locations across Stafford County