STAFFORD, VA – Law enforcement reported multiple fraud and larceny incidents in Stafford County over the past few days. The incidents were detailed in a daily incident report.
On Thursday, a fraud complaint was recorded on Brandice Street at 12:27 p.m. Deputy A. M. Pitts responded to the report, which involved an unknown individual opening an unauthorized credit card in the victim’s name.
Later that day at 4:30 p.m., a fraud complaint was filed on Oak Drive. Deputy C.T. Richardson conducted the investigation after the victim reported several fraudulent charges made on their credit card in the Richmond area. Authorities are continuing the investigation of this incident.
A separate larceny incident occurred at 7-11, located at 1947 Richmond Highway, at 7:48 a.m. Deputy C. S. Harding responded to the scene, where a subject had reportedly stolen two cartons of cigarettes. The theft was linked to prior thefts from other convenience stores in the area.
First Sergeant J. D. Floirendo developed a suspect vehicle description following investigative efforts. Shortly after, Deputy E. L. Jones located the vehicle and performed a traffic stop. The driver, Jesse Hardy, 36, of Richmond, was detained and arrested for multiple charges, including larceny, possession of a controlled substance, and driving with a revoked license.
Another incident took place on the same day at Target, located at 1090 Stafford Market Place, at 7:40 p.m. Deputy B. E. Vaughn responded to a report of shoplifting. Loss prevention staff apprehended a female suspect who attempted to leave the store with concealed items.
The suspect initially provided a false name but was later identified as Amanda Stewart, 26, from District Heights, Maryland. Stewart was arrested and charged with shoplifting and providing false identification, and she was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a secured bond.
Stafford County authorities continue to investigate these incidents while taking steps to ensure community safety.