Stafford man faces multiple charges after dui traffic stop turns chaotic — courtesy of Office of Stafford County Sheriff

STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – A Stafford man faces DUI and multiple other charges following a Wednesday evening traffic stop in Aquia Harbour that escalated into a confrontation.

On January 22, at approximately 8:55 p.m., an officer conducting a traffic stop in the 2100 block of Aquia Drive suspected the driver was intoxicated. According to Stafford County authorities, the driver, identified as 35-year-old Devon Mulgrew, refused to exit the vehicle and began rummaging through the glove box.

The officer managed to remove Mulgrew from the vehicle and handcuff him. Stafford County deputies, including Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen, assisted in placing Mulgrew into a police vehicle, during which the suspect continued to resist.

Mulgrew was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance, obstruction, possession of controlled paraphernalia, refusal to comply, and traffic violations. While at the Magistrate’s Office, he allegedly assaulted a deputy, resulting in an additional charge of assault and battery on law enforcement.

Mulgrew remains in custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Authorities remind residents to always drive sober and follow the law to ensure safety for all on the roads.

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