A string of arrests and fraud reports unfolded across Stafford County within hours Thursday, highlighting concerns ranging from impaired driving to identity theft and financial scams.
STAFFORD, VA – Deputies across Stafford County responded to a series of incidents early Thursday morning through the afternoon, including two separate DUI arrests within minutes of each other and multiple fraud investigations affecting local residents and businesses. The incidents, detailed in the Sheriff’s Office daily report, span roadways, residential neighborhoods, and commercial properties.
The earliest incidents began shortly after 2 a.m., when deputies stopped two drivers on Garrisonville Road for erratic driving. Both stops resulted in arrests after field sobriety tests and breath samples confirmed blood alcohol content above the legal limit.
DUI arrests within minutes on same roadway
At 2:05 a.m., a traffic stop at Shenandoah Lane and Garrisonville Road led to the arrest of Paraschiva Vlad, 62, of Stafford. Deputies reported signs of impairment, including glassy eyes, lack of coordination, and the odor of alcohol. Vlad initially denied drinking but later admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the day. She was charged with driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane and held on a secured bond.
Just one minute later, at 2:06 a.m., another traffic stop was conducted nearby on Garrisonville Road near a Taco Bell. Janelle Turnowicz, 34, of San Diego, was arrested after deputies observed similar signs of impairment, including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol. Turnowicz admitted to drinking earlier and was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.
Narcotics arrest at FedEx facility
Later that morning, at 7:18 a.m., deputies responded to a reported embezzlement incident at a FedEx warehouse on Centreport Parkway. During the investigation, employees reported a suspect had concealed an item from a package.
When confronted, the suspect produced a large bottle of prescription medication. Nathaniel Black, 20, of King George, told deputies he had found the bottle and intended to turn it in but forgot. After interviews with employees, Black was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance. He was later released with a court date, and the medication was taken into evidence.
Fraud cases span scams, identity theft, and stolen check
Deputies also handled multiple fraud-related incidents throughout the day. At 8:09 a.m., a resident on Gable Court reported falling victim to a phone scam involving someone posing as a Navy Federal Credit Union representative. The victim provided account information before discovering unauthorized password changes and fraudulent transactions. The account was later frozen after contacting the legitimate institution.
In a separate case at 4:03 p.m. on Kinross Drive, a victim reported identity theft after learning someone had already filed their taxes. The suspect allegedly used the victim’s personal information for employment and income reporting. The victim also reported prior suspicious loan inquiries and a suspected computer breach dating back to 2025. Authorities confirmed no financial loss had occurred at the time of the report.
Ten minutes later, at 4:13 p.m., deputies responded to Carter Bank and Trust on Warrenton Road, where a suspect attempted to cash a stolen check that had already been flagged. George Carter, 56, of Richmond, was arrested at the scene. Investigators also determined he had an outstanding warrant in Henrico County for failure to appear in court. Carter was charged with forgery and held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
The Sheriff’s Office noted the report represents only a portion of incidents handled and encouraged anyone with information to contact their office.
Stafford County DUI arrests, Stafford fraud cases, Garrisonville Road traffic stop, identity theft Stafford VA, Stafford County crime report
