Drunk driver had stash of empty liquor bottles in car
Enpty Liquor Bottles - Stock Photo © Elena Vlasova

Drunk Driver Had Stash of Empty Liquor Bottles in Car

by
August 26, 2024

STAFFORD, Va. — A woman was arrested for driving under the influence after a traffic stop outside a Wawa on Richmond Highway, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy C.S. Harding responded to a report of a suspected drunk driver in a Nissan near the Wawa located at 3099 Richmond Highway at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

The caller reported that the vehicle was swerving on the road.

Deputy Harding located the vehicle and made contact with the driver, who displayed clear signs of intoxication. Inside the vehicle, authorities discovered numerous empty alcohol bottles from various brands, according to the sheriff’s office.

The driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. She was taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail, where she was held until she sobered up, officials said.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.