STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported a string of incidents Tuesday and Wednesday, including a robbery, DUI arrest, and discovery of drugs inside the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
According to the department’s daily incident report, deputies responded to multiple calls across the county beginning Tuesday morning.
At 7:07 p.m., Deputy R.T. Philippsen was called to the Rappahannock Regional Jail after staff found suspected narcotics inside a cell. The drugs were seized as evidence, and the investigation is ongoing.
DUI suspect arrested after pursuit
Earlier in the day, Deputy A.E. Epps responded to Heflin’s Garage on Warrenton Road after a caller reported a suspicious Toyota following them and taking photos. The driver showed signs of intoxication, had two open cans of beer, and was found to be wanted on a protective order violation. He was arrested and charged with DUI, drinking while driving, refusal, and held without bond at the jail.
Robbery reported on Douglas Drive
On Wednesday afternoon, deputies were called to Douglas Drive after a woman reported being knocked down and robbed of her purse. The suspect was described as a Black male in his twenties, wearing a black hoodie and sporting puffy hair. Deputies are actively searching for the suspect.
Larceny and threats also investigated
Deputy C.D. Sullivan responded to Walmart on Garrisonville Road after staff reported a man walking out with an unpaid safe. The suspect fled before deputies arrived.
In a separate case, Deputy S.M. Kotter investigated threats made via Discord following an argument over freelance music production on Melchers Drive.
Sheriff David “DP” Decatur praised deputies for their quick responses across multiple active scenes.