Suspect claims she’s not there while hiding under motel bed
Stafford, VA – A wanted woman was caught hiding under a bed alongside suspected drugs at a Motel 6 on Sunday afternoon, ending a brief but bizarre game of hide and seek with sheriff’s deputies.
On Sunday at approximately 2:32 p.m., deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip that Justina Sharp, 35, of Woodbridge, was holed up inside a room at the Motel 6 on Richmond Highway. The anonymous caller also reported suspected drug activity happening in the room.
When deputies knocked on the door, a man later identified as Austin Nicely, 25, of Stafford, answered after a delay and denied that Sharp was inside. He then gave deputies permission to search the room. Within moments, deputies located Sharp tucked beneath the bed, along with suspected controlled substances stashed in the same area.
Both Sharp and Nicely were arrested at the scene and charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and obstruction of justice. Sharp was also served with an outstanding warrant. They were transported to Rappahannock Regional Jail and held without bond.
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Key Points
- Deputies found wanted suspect hiding under a motel bed with suspected drugs
- Justina Sharp and Austin Nicely both charged with possession with intent to distribute and obstruction
- Sharp also served on an outstanding warrant and held without bond