STAFFORD, Va. — A Stafford man was arrested on multiple charges Friday night after fleeing the scene of an accident on Garrisonville Road. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported that 35-year-old Patrick Ridenour was taken into custody following a traffic stop by Deputy X.D. Bates.
The incident occurred on August 30 when Deputy Bates responded to the 800 block of Garrisonville Road at approximately 8:23 p.m. for a reported hit-and-run. While en route, Deputy Bates observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s car and determined that the registered owner, Ridenour, had active warrants in Stafford County.
A traffic stop was conducted on Shiloh Way, where Ridenour was identified and found to be intoxicated. During the stop, Deputy Bates arrested Ridenour on charges of DUI, felony hit-and-run, open container, failure to maintain the lane, and carrying a concealed weapon while intoxicated.
Ridenour, who already had outstanding warrants for reckless driving and open container violations, was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he is being held without bond for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
