Stafford county sheriff's office reports dui incident involving child neglect

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Reports DUI Incident Involving Child Neglect

Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver on Chestnut Hill Drive on June 19, 2024, at 3:02 p.m. First Sergeant D.F. Purcell Jr. and Deputy D.J. Ferrell were notified by a caller about a white Jeep with a Connecticut license plate repeatedly driving into the curb.

Upon locating the vehicle, deputies observed it swerving and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, who was en route to Florida, disclosed that he had been drinking continuously for the past ten days. Signs of intoxication were evident, and notably, two children were present in the vehicle at the time.

The driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence along with two counts of child neglect. He is currently held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 secured bond.

The name of the driver was not released by police.

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