TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Barnegat man has pleaded guilty to robbery and shoplifting in connection with multiple incidents in Stafford Township last year, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s…
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,…
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A suspect is in custody following an armed robbery at a Stafford County 7-Eleven earlier this month, thanks to the efforts of detectives with the Stafford…
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — Two juveniles were taken into custody Monday afternoon after assaulting another juvenile and brandishing a firearm, later identified as a pellet gun, in North Stafford’s Highpointe…
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A beagle named Rico was safely rescued from an icy pond in Stafford Lakes Village early Friday morning, thanks to the swift actions of a Stafford…
STAFFORD, Va. — A stranded truck blocking the intersection of Andrew Chapel Road and Brooke Road has been cleared, and the roadway has been reopened, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office…
Stafford Man Arrested Following Eviction-Related Pursuit
**Stafford, VA** – A Stafford man was apprehended Sunday afternoon, two days after evading police during an eviction at a North Stafford apartment.
Deputies initially served an eviction order at an apartment in Garrison Woods on Friday afternoon. A man, later identified as Keenan Duncan, 29, provided a false name and birth date while leaving the apartment in a black face covering. As officers tried to verify his identity, Duncan fled the scene.
The foot chase led deputies behind the apartment complex towards Sky Terrace, where the suspect disappeared through a fence. Attempts to locate Duncan on Friday were unsuccessful, and deputies pursued leads throughout the weekend without success.
On Sunday afternoon, a Perry Farms resident reported a break-in. First Sergeant J.J. Kreider and Deputy A.M. Pitts discovered Duncan hiding in a basement bathroom and arrested him without incident. Duncan now faces charges of obstruction of justice, false identity, public mask-wearing, identity fraud, breaking and entering, vandalism, petit larceny, and possession of controlled substances. He is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
STAFFORD, Va. — A man was arrested on Christmas Eve after being found slumped over in a running vehicle in a Lowe’s parking lot, marking his third DUI offense in…
STAFFORD, Va. — A 61-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence Wednesday after his vehicle crashed into a stone pillar in South Stafford, leaving behind significant property damage.…
STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released its latest daily incident report on Tuesday, detailing a series of arrests involving disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, and public…
STAFFORD, Va. — A juvenile was detained following an altercation at North Stafford High School on Monday morning, during which a School Resource Officer (SRO) was assaulted while intervening in…
STAFFORD, VA — Deputies in Stafford County responded Saturday to a crash in which a vehicle veered off the road and struck a residential building in the 300 block of…
STAFFORD, VA — A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening after performing “donuts” in a church parking lot in North Stafford and driving with a revoked license, according to the…
STAFFORD, Va. — A fight between students at Stafford Middle School led to a criminal complaint for assault and battery, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred…
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Reports Multiple Incidents
**Stafford, VA** – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has released details of several incidents from Wednesday’s daily report, including DUI arrests, fraud investigation, larceny, and public intoxication.
Two separate DUI incidents occurred on Richmond Highway on Tuesday. The first happened at 6:26 a.m. around Hospital Center Boulevard, where Deputy R. Tully stopped a vehicle with missing rear lights that drifted into another lane. The driver, reportedly intoxicated, was taken to Rappahannock Regional Jail on charges of DUI, lane violation, and defective equipment with a $2,000 bond. Later, at 10:13 p.m., Deputy R.T. Philippsen stopped a driver entering the I-95 exit ramp against traffic at Aquia Towne Center Drive. The driver admitted to beer consumption and was also charged with DUI.
At 12:56 p.m., a fraud case took place at Dollar General, 20 Plantation Drive. Detective H.D. Young identified a skimmer device on a card terminal, which was seized, and the investigation is ongoing.
Additionally, a larceny incident at Target, 25 South Gateway Drive, was reported when
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A 40-year-old man is facing multiple charges after leading Stafford County deputies on a high-speed pursuit that spanned two counties and ended with his arrest by…
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A high-speed pursuit late Wednesday night ended with the arrest of a 21-year-old Stafford County man who now faces a litany of charges, including felony eluding,…
STAFFORD, VA. — A traffic stop for an expired vehicle inspection in South Stafford led to the arrests of two individuals, including a man wanted for multiple shoplifting charges, after…
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — The right lane of northbound Richmond Highway is closed until further notice between Foxchase Boulevard and Heritage Commons Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.…
Stafford Woman Arrested for Second DUI in Two Months
**Stafford, VA** – A traffic stop on Wednesday led to the arrest of a 41-year-old Stafford woman for driving under the influence for the second time in two months.
On Wednesday at around 9:50 p.m., Sergeant A.T. Leckemby noticed a vehicle with expired registration traveling north on Richmond Highway. The driver did not initially stop, continuing onto Bells Hill Road and then Oak Drive before eventually pulling over.
The driver, Erina Cabral Morales, exhibited signs of intoxication, and her vehicle displayed an inspection sticker that had expired in 2022. She admitted to having consumed alcohol before driving, which she stated was her usual routine prior to going home, a destination she ambiguously referred to as being “two weeks” away.
Field sobriety tests led to Morales’s detention. A search revealed numerous empty or nearly empty liquor bottles in her vehicle, and records showed a prior DUI charge in October. Morales now faces charges of driving under the influence second offense within five years with a blood alcohol content above .2, drinking while driving, and having expired vehicle inspection and registration. She is currently held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail
Incident at Stafford Market Place Leads to Arrest
**Stafford, VA** – A 27-year-old man from Woodbridge was arrested following an incident involving a bathroom barricade. The arrest occurred after deputies responded to Stafford Market Place on Monday morning.
At 9:48 a.m., deputies arrived at the scene following reports of a disturbance involving a weapon. Witnesses informed authorities of a man clad in all black throwing a rock in front of T.J. Maxx and allegedly assaulting a customer. Concerns were raised regarding the possibility of a firearm in the suspect’s possession.
The suspect fled to a nearby Hardee’s on Prosperity Lane and hid in a bathroom stall. Deputies attempted to negotiate with the suspect, but he remained uncooperative and hostile toward law enforcement officers.
Using OC spray, authorities managed to compel the suspect to surrender. Subsequently, he was charged with assault, battery, and obstruction before being detained at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. The rock used in the offense was later recovered from behind the bathroom fixture.
Stafford Man Charged after Rent Dispute Turns Violent
**Stafford, VA** – Early Thursday morning, a Stafford man was arrested following a violent dispute with his roommate over rent disagreements.
Deputies K.P. Hall and M.A. Holub were on Shaw Court at around 3:02 a.m. when they heard loud noises and someone yelling for help from a residence. The deputies responded promptly to the scene to investigate the disturbance.
Inside the residence, the deputies found two men, including Mychal Tamillow, who was reportedly intoxicated. Tamillow confronted his roommate regarding rent issues, which escalated when he broke down a bedroom door, assaulted the roommate, and demanded money. The confrontation was halted when the deputies intervened.
Tamillow faces charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, attempted robbery, and assault and battery. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $5,000 secured bond.
Juvenile Disturbance and Arrests in Stafford County
**Stafford, VA** – A disturbance involving juveniles escalated on Sunday evening, leading to law enforcement intervention and subsequent charges.
On Sunday at approximately 4:49 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Kendrick Court in response to reports of a large-scale brawl involving between ten to twenty juveniles. Upon arrival, some individuals dispersed while deputies attempted to ascertain the situation with those who remained at the scene.
During the investigation, both juveniles and adults returned in an agitated manner, prompting deputies to detain those involved to prevent further altercations. Amid attempts to de-escalate, a juvenile assaulted a deputy before the situation was calmed. Deputies learned the initial cause of their dispatch to Kendrick Court.
The inquiry revealed that two juveniles had an altercation earlier in the day, leading one to confront the other later with a 19-year-old family member present. This confrontation resulted in further violence, with the 19-year-old becoming involved by assaulting a juvenile and using a Stanley Cup and a pepper spray bottle.
Charges brought against the 19-year-old include two counts of assault and battery, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He
Snake Caught at Stafford High School
**Stafford, VA** – On Thursday morning, a DeKay’s brownsnake was found in the hallway of Stafford High School. Initially thought to be a large snake, it turned out to be small and harmless.
Deputy V.R. Weadon responded to the high school following the report of the snake. The English teachers humorously noted that the snake did not have a hall pass.
Named Barack Cobrama, the brownsnake was initially headed towards the Chemistry labs. It made a swift turn to a Geometry class before being captured.
Deputy Weadon successfully captured and released the snake, bringing the brief excitement to an end.
Repeat Shoplifter Faces Felony Charge in Stafford
**Stafford, VA** – A woman known for previous shoplifting incidents faced a felony charge for another attempt at a Walmart on Garrisonville Road. The sheriff’s office responded to the incident on Friday at approximately 6:26 p.m.
Sergeant M.L. Jacobeen and Deputy S. Waheed were called to the Walmart for a suspected theft. The store staff reported that a female with prior offenses was involved. Deputy Waheed reviewed surveillance footage while Sergeant Jacobeen searched the vicinity.
Sergeant Jacobeen soon found a woman matching the suspect’s description. The suspect initially denied any wrongdoing and falsely identified herself as the daughter of Hank Aaron. She was later correctly identified as Janice Scott, 61, of Stafford.
Scott had been previously involved in two shoplifting incidents in October. On this occasion, she was caught with stolen meat, cheese, and crackers. She now faces three counts of shoplifting, felony second offense identity theft, providing a false identity, and unlawful name change. She is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail under a $2,000 secured bond.