STAFFORD, VA – A series of arrests across Stafford County on Thursday captured a range of offenses from public intoxication to DUI and outstanding warrants, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office daily incident report.
Deputies responded to incidents throughout the day and early morning hours, leading to at least five arrests tied to alcohol impairment, narcotics possession, and traffic-related violations. Several of the cases involved suspects allegedly operating vehicles under the influence or attempting to evade law enforcement.
Public intoxication arrests reported overnight
The first incident occurred at 2:52 a.m. on Black Masters Drive, where Deputy Philippsen responded to reports of a disturbance involving individuals yelling in a parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies noted the suspects “displayed signs of impairment with glassy eyes, an odor of alcohol coming from their breath, slurred speech, and an unsteady balance,” according to the report.
Two individuals, identified as Tierra Brown, 21, and Isaiah Erby, 22, both of Stafford, were arrested and charged with public intoxication. Both were held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.
Later that morning at 7:08 a.m., Deputy Quick conducted a traffic stop on Fidelity Lane after identifying a suspect wanted out of King George. During the encounter, authorities reported that narcotics were discovered during a search, and the suspect admitted to driving without a valid license.
The suspect, Josue Menjivar Mejia, 24, of Stafford, was charged with possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance and driving without a license. He was also served on outstanding warrants and held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
DUI and hit-and-run incidents lead to additional charges
In the afternoon, deputies responded to multiple vehicle-related incidents involving alleged impairment. At 4:29 p.m., Deputy Courtney arrived at a crash near Mine Road and Courthouse Road, where a driver reportedly struck another vehicle while changing lanes.
The report states the driver “displayed signs of impairment with glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol coming from their breath” and admitted to drinking earlier in the day. Authorities also noted that “empty alcoholic beverages were found inside the vehicle.” The driver, identified as Hunter Wilbraham, 29, of Stafford, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, drinking while operating a motor vehicle, and a traffic lane violation.
Minutes later, at 4:55 p.m., Deputy Hart responded to a hit-and-run on Stafford Lakes Parkway. Investigators said the suspect rear-ended another vehicle, ran a red light, and fled the scene before being located nearby.
According to the report, the suspect “displayed signs of impairment with an unsteady balance, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol coming from their breath.” Deputies also found “several opened alcoholic beverages on the floorboards” of the vehicle.
The suspect, Gordon Bruce, 60, of Fredericksburg, was arrested and found to be wanted out of Spotsylvania County. Authorities said Bruce declined both field sobriety tests and a breath sample, including a second refusal at the Sheriff’s Office, leading to additional charges.
Bruce faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence, refusal to test, hit-and-run, driving with a revoked license, and willfully circumventing an ignition interlock system. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office noted the report reflects only a portion of incidents handled and urged anyone with information to contact their office.
