Headlines rattle the calm of stafford with multiple dui arrests
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Headlines rattle the calm of Stafford with multiple DUI arrests

Stafford, VA – Deputies made multiple DUI arrests over the weekend following several incidents. An intoxicated driver was reported at a local store on November 29. The driver, James Fitzpatrick, 70, of Stafford, was arrested after Deputy E. L. Jones detected an odor of alcohol.

In a separate incident that same night, a driver sped past with a speed of 105 mph on I-95. Frank Armenteros, 36, of Alexandria, face multiple charges including DUI, reckless driving, and possession of concealed weapons.

Public intoxication charges were also filed against individuals who displayed symptoms of alcohol consumption. Kanfory Yattara, 25, was charged after being found unsteady and slurring his speech on November 28. Jahn Payton, 39, of San Jose, California, was similarly charged after complaints at a local Wawa.

John Conover, 58, of Spotsylvania, was arrested for public intoxication after authorities responded to a drunk driver complaint.

In another incident, Clayton Coley, 24, of Nokesville, was apprehended for possession of a controlled substance after being found passed out behind the wheel of a parked vehicle at Sheetz.

These incidents highlight continued efforts by law enforcement to address alcohol-related offenses in the area.

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