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Drunken Passenger Causes Accident and Assaults Rescue Personnel

Passenger Causes Accident and Assaults Rescue Personnel

**South Stafford, VA** – On Saturday evening, a 61-year-old man caused an accident and assaulted emergency personnel. The incident occurred on Warrenton and Cedar Grove Roads at approximately 8:11 p.m.

A Dodge Charger, containing a driver and two passengers, collided with a tractor-trailer, causing the trailer to spin out. The front passenger, Stanley Oliver Jr. from Warrenton, was identified as the cause of the crash. The driver had picked up Oliver while he was intoxicated.

As they traveled, Oliver grabbed the steering wheel, leading to the accident. All occupants were taken to a hospital for evaluation, although Deputy A.J. Charoenthep noted Oliver’s extreme intoxication. Controlled substances were found on Oliver during a search.

While being transported in an ambulance, Oliver assaulted Fire and Rescue staff but did not injure anyone. He was charged with multiple offenses, including DUI, possession of controlled substances, assault on rescue staff, child neglect, and driving without a license. Oliver is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.

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Police Rescue Three-Year-Old Girl from Water, She’s Doing Alright Now

3-Year-Old Girl Found in Water at Chesapeake Park

**CHESAPEAKE, VA** – On Thursday at approximately 10:22 a.m., Chesapeake Police responded to Oak Grove Lake Park following a report of a missing 3-year-old girl.

Officers commenced a large-scale search of the park and surrounding areas. At 11:20 a.m., the child was discovered in a nearby body of water and was in medical distress.

Life-saving measures were administered at the scene by officers. The child was subsequently transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The Chesapeake Police Department is currently investigating the incident. No further details have been released at this time.

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Barnegat Police Rescue Boaters and Dog from Sinking Vessel

Barnegat Police Rescue Boaters and Dog from Sinking Vessel

**Barnegat, NJ** – Barnegat Police Department responded to a distress call on Thursday from a boater reporting their vessel was sinking near Sun Harbor Marina. Patrol units arrived but were unable to locate the stranded individuals from the land.

Off-duty Lt. Ryan used his personal boat to assist in the search. Officers found two individuals and their dog in the water after their vessel had submerged.

The team successfully secured the people and dog on Ryan’s vessel. They transported them safely to Barnegat Public Docks.

All involved were confirmed to be safe and recovering. The department expressed relief and gratitude for Lt. Ryan and his team’s swift action.

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