Fauquier Deputy Assaulted While Investigating Disturbance
April 21, 2021: Deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on Salem Ave in Marshall at 7:45 p.m., April 19, 2021. Evidence gathered during an investigation revealed that an assault had occurred. While deputies were apprehending the suspect, he escaped on foot. One deputy was injured in a foot pursuit, receiving only minor injuries. The suspect identified as Keith Knowles, 53, of Marshall was arrested and charged with assault and battery, assault on a law enforcement officer, obstruction, and giving false report. He was held at Fauquier County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
Shots Fired During Alleged Domestic Incident
April 21, 2021: Our sources tell us a shots fired incident occurred on Stafford Mews Court in Stafford County around 10:40 p.m., April 20, 2021. A male was reportedly attempting to get a female into a vehicle when a firearm was discharged. The male left the scene in a 2011 Silver Honda. It is unknown if the female was struck. Through the course of an investigation, the suspect was identified and apprehended early Wednesday morning April 21. Zaccery Leon Douglas Sherman, 27, was charged with a protective order violation and reckless handling of a firearm. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until released on bond.
Arrests
April 18, 2021
DWI
April 18, 2021: Enriquec Margue, 40, was arrested in Stafford County. He was charged with DWI- the 2nd offense within 5-10 years, and DWI refusal of blood or breath test- 2nd offense. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $6,000 bond.
Drugs, failure to appear
April 18, 2021: Christine Marie Deandrade, 34, was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg. She charged with obstruction, possession of a controlled paraphernalia, possession of a schedule I/II substance, she was also served with a capias for a failure to appear in Spotsylvania County, and a probation violation. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
April 18, 2021: Danielle Carter Ross Rezac, 30, was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg. She was charged with possession of a controlled paraphernalia and possession of a schedule I/II substance. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
April 17, 2021
Drugs
April 17, 2021: Zachary Michael Klein, 23, was arrested in Stafford County and charged with possession of a schedule IV substance. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Child endangerment, child abuse
April 17, 2021: Robert William Wescott, 49, was arrested in Spotsylvania County. He was charged with child abuse and child endangerment. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Child endangerment, child abuse
April 17, 2021: Heather Louann Black, 30, was arrested in Spotsylvania County. She was charged with child abuse and child endangerment. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
April 16, 2021
Drugs, false identity
April 16, 2021: Jesus Enrique Cruz, 57, was arrested in Spotsylvania County with charges of possessions with the intent to distribute and falsely identifying to law enforcement. He was at held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
April 16, 2021: Amber Hope Booth-Gillette, 30, was arrested in Spotsylvania County with a charge of possession of a schedule I/II substance. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
April 16, 2021: Richard Cody White, 30, was arrested in Stafford County with a charge of possession of a controlled paraphernalia. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Warrenton Road 7-Eleven Robbed at Gunpoint Early Sunday Morning
April 19, 2021: The Stafford County Sheriff's Office says a store employee reported a robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 25 Solomon Drive in the early morning hours of April 18, 2021. A man entered the store around 3:20 a.m. and demanded cash from the register, while displaying a firearm. The store employee complied. The man fled the scene on foot with an undisclosed cash total. The investigation is ongoing.
Stafford Man Arrested in Fredericksburg After Fight and Shots Fired
April 18, 2021: Police say at 12:39 a.m. April 18, the emergency communications center received a call regarding a fight in the 500 block of Sophia Street. Officers arrived to the area and were able to detain several people involved in the fight. A Fredericksburg Police Sergeant later encountered a male in a parking lot nearby. The officer observed the man firing shots and gave a command for the man to drop the firearm. The Sergeant fired a single shot from his department-issued weapon. No injuries were reported during the shots fired. The male subject was taken into custody and the officer was placed on administrative leave per department policy while an internal investigation takes place. The suspect firing shots was identified as John Bromley, 25, of Stafford County. He was charged with reckless handling of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, and two counts of willfully discharging a firearm in a public place. Bromley is incarcerated without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
WANTED
April 14, 2021: Lamarc D. Martin, age 36, of Montross is wanted by the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office for abduction, strangulation, malicious wounding, and assault. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Master Detective Jones at 804-493-8066 or at djones@westcoso.us.
Arrests
April 13 - 14, 2021
Drunk in public
April 14, 2021: Abdul Shakur White, 37, was arrested in Spotsylvania County. He was charged with being drunk in public. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drunk in public
April 14, 2021: Cody McNeal Banks, 42, was arrested in Spotsylvania County and charged with drunk in public. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
April 13, 2021: Seth Daniel Roscoe, 31, was arrested in Spotsylvania County and charged with possession of a controlled paraphernalia, possession of a schedule I/II substance, and driving after forfeiture of license. He was held with out bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Arrests
April 12, 2021
Failure to appear
April 12, 2021: Cassie Michelle Dowd was arrested on a capias for a failure to appear on a misdemeanor offense; resisting arrest in January 2021. She was held at Rappahannoack Regional Jail without bond.
Breaking and entering
April 12, 2021: Chad Sondell Russell was arrested in Spotsylvania County. He was charged with breaking and entering with the intent to damage. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
April 12, 2021: Edmund Ludwig Heynoski was arrested in Spotsylvania County with charges of possession of a schedule I/II substance. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
April 11, 2021
DWI, eluding, hit and run
April 11, 2021: Anthony Stephen Lewis was arrested in Spotsylvania County. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, hit and run, eluding, DWI refusal of blood or breath test, and driving after forfeiture of license. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
DWI, driving w/o a license
April, 11, 2021: Jose Jesus Ambris-Vazquez was arrested in Stafford County with charges of DWI: 1st offense, and driving without a license. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 bond.
Fleeing LE, obstructing EMS
April 11, 2021: Jose Christian Cantu was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg. He was charged with fleeing law enforcement and obstructing EMS personnel from their duties. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $3,000 bond.
Strange Man Allegedly High on Drugs Assaults Resident and Threatens to Burn House Down
On April 9, 2021 at 8:00 p.m., Spotsylvania County deputies responded to the 10600 block of Crestwood Drive in the Holleybrooke Subdivision for a reported assault. Deputies learned that a man walking down the street had assaulted a resident and threatened to burn the house down before walking away. Deputies located the estranged man later identified as Deshawn Terrell Wall, 25, and suspected he was under the influence of narcotics. Wall was taken into custody and charged with assault and threats to burn a person or building. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
April 8, 2021
Assault, obstruction, DUI
April 8, 2021: Decker Joseph Davison was arrested in Spotsylvania County on charges of driving under the influence of drugs, obstruction, property damage, and x2 charges of assault on an emergency official. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Obstruction, assault
April 8, 2021: Donell Ramen Davis was arrested in Stafford County with charges of domestic assault, obstruction, disorderly conduct on hospital grounds, and assault on an emergency official. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Drugs
April 8, 2021: Christopher Bryan Funk was arrested in Stafford County with x2 charges of possession of a schedule I/II substance with the intent to distribute. He was charged for drug distribution in mid-March 2021. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
April 7, 2021
DUI, hit and run, driving w/o license
April 7, 2021: John Lee Griffith was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg with charges of driving while intoxicated, hit and run, and driving after forfeiture of drivers license. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Burglary
April 7, 2021: Brian Christopher Lee was arrested in Spotsylvania County with charges of burglary and petit larceny from crimes allegedly committed on April 5, 2021. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Drugs
April, 7, 2021: Devin Scott Smith was arrested in Spotsylvania County with a charge of possession of a schedule I/II substance. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
April 2, 2021
DUI, Hit and run, Obstruction
April 2, 2021: Jessica Lane Orlikoff was arrested with charges of driving while intoxicated, obstruction, refusal of DUI tests, hit and run. She was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Assault, breaking and entering
April 2, 2021: Jamal Dialo Johnson was arrested in Spotsylvania County. He was charged with breaking and entering, assault, and sexual battery for an incident that occurred on March 30, 2021. Mr. Johnson was also charged for a burglary he committed in mid-March. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Trespassing, larceny
April 2, 2021: Ondre Jermaine Banks was arrested in Spotsylvania County on charges of larceny; 3rd or subsequent offense and trespassing. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $3,000 bond.
Felon Brandishes Firearm During Stafford Road Rage Incident
April 2, 2021: At approximately 11:30 a.m. this morning, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting brandishing of a weapon. While traveling southbound on Jefferson Davis Highway north of Garrisonville Road, the victim reported a passenger in a Lincoln MZK threateningly displayed a firearm. The suspect vehicle was located at the Austin Park Drive Wawa. A handgun was found inside the Lincoln and further investigation showed the weapon was displayed after a traffic altercation. Cazz Lynn, 28, of Sandy Springs, Georgia was arrested and charged with brandishing, possession of a firearm by a convicted violent felon and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Arrests
March 31, 2021
DUI
March 31, 2021: Antonio Rashad Peters was arrested in Stafford County. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, the 2nd offense within 5-10 yrs. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Drugs
March 31, 2021: Satinna Kareen Jimenez was arrested in Spotsylvania County. She was charged with possession of a schedule I/II drug x2 and possession of a controlled paraphernalia. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
March 30, 2021: Kamren David Madden was arrested in Stafford County on charges of possession of schedule I/II drugs, probation violations, and an additional drug charge from February 2021. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail and released on recognizance.
Arrests
March 30, 2021
DUI, revoked license
March 30, 2021: Ryan Michael Caywood was arrested in King George County with charges of DWI, driving on a revoked license, and a capias for unpaid fines. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs, weapons violations, FTA
March 30, 2021: Patrick Brian Stampler was arrested in Spotsylvania on charges of possession of a schedule I/II drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm/ammo by felon, and contempt for failure to appear. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Obstruction, Identity theft, false identity
March 30, 2021: Michael Ezeani was arrested in Stafford County. He was charged with providing a false identity to law enforcement, obstruction, and identity theft. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Arrests
March 29, 2021
Drugs, probation violations
March 29, 2021: Keturah Aniesha Strother was arrested in Spotsylvania County with charges of possession of a schedule I/II drug x2 and numerous probation violations. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Drugs
March 29, 2021: Charlotte Gaston was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg with a charge of possession of a schedule I/II drug. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Eluding
March 29, 2021: Jerrett Elethorp was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg with a charge of eluding police. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Suspect in Weigh Station Shootout Identified
March 28, 2021: Virginia State Police have released the identity of the man killed in a shootout at a weight station on Route 301 in King George County. Authorities say, 35-year-old Charles White III of Prince George, Maryland pulled his SUV to the backside of the weigh station parking lot Thursday morning when his female passenger ran from the vehicle. White chased her while shooting at her. VSP Troopers who were inspecting a vehicle, overheard the shots fired and pursued the gunman on foot before a shootout began between officers and the suspect. The gun wielding man was killed in the exchange of gunfire. A man waiting for his truck to be inspected, was shot but is expected to alright. The female who was being chased, sustained a gunshot wound, she is also expected to survive.
Man Shot After Assaulting Grandmother With Hand Tool and Stealing Her Car
March 27, 2021: Sheriff Tony Lippa of Caroline County, says a Ruther Glen man was arrested Thursday night March 25th, following an incident that led to him being shot by a relative. According to authorities, Jeremiah Johnson, age 29, had been visiting with his grandmother on Meadow Lane in the Campbell Creek subdivision earlier Thursday when he struck her in the head with a pair of pliers. After the assault, he then took her car. Johnson returned back to the home around 10:00 p.m and was confronted by a relative who was allegedly protecting the grandmother, Johnson was then shot in the leg. Deputies and EMS personnel arrived to scene shortly after the incident. Jeremiah Johnson was arrested and charged with malicious assault, assault and battery, auto theft, and driving on a revoked license. He was held at Pamunkey Regional Jail on Friday after treatment of his injuries at a local hospital. The man who reportedly shot Johnson had not been charged at the time of this report.
Arrests
March 25 - 28, 2021
Trespassing, false report
March 25, 2021: Tyreek Marcell Ware was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg. He was charged with trespassing and a false report. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $3,500 bond.
Firearms violations
March 27, 2021: Trae Lavaugh Littlejohn was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg. He was charged with shooting from a vehicle and possession of a firearm by felon. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Eluding, DUI
March 28, 2021: Wendell Le Valle Anderson was arrested in Stafford County after eluding law enforcement. He was charged with eluding, driving while intoxicated, driving on a revoked license, and unlawful operation of a vehicle. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Arrests
March 24 - 25, 2021
Drug, DUI, obstruction
March 25, 2021: Tameca Ann Dorsey, age 36, was arrested in Stafford County with possession of a schedule I or II drug, obstruction, driving on a revoked or suspended license, and a 3rd offense DUI in 5 years. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Reckless driving
March 25, 2021: Patrick Daniel Baker was arrested in Stafford County with charges of reckless driving and driving on a revoked license. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,000 bond
Drugs, probation violation
March 24, 2021: Jonathan Andrew Harris was arrested with charges of possession of a schedule I or II drug and a probation violation on a felony offense. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Man Fires Gun in the Air During Altercation at Ice Cream Shop
March 25, 2021: On March 24th, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious person with a firearm. At 8:39 p.m., two deputies located the described subject, who initially failed to follow deputy commands. When the suspect, Christopher Smith, 31, of Stafford complied, he was taken into custody. Smith had slurred speech and an odor of alcohol; a pistol was located in his back pocket. It was learned that Smith confronted a group of males over comments made about his girlfriend as he exited Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, 28 South Gateway Drive. During the exchange, Smith pulled a pistol out and fired a shot in the air. Smith was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail on charges of reckless handling of a firearm, discharging a firearm in public, carrying a concealed weapon, and public intoxication.
Arrests
March 23 - 24, 2021
Eluding, reckless driving, obstruction
March 23, 2021: Mathew Christian Bell was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg with charges of eluding and obstruction. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail. Bell has also been charged in Spotsylvania County for eluding and reckless driving during a pursuit through the county and into the city, where the pursuit came to an end when he was taken into custody.
Strangulation, assault, credit card theft
March 24, 2021: Brian Christopher Wollett was arrested in Stafford County with charges of strangulation, credit card theft, and assault and battery. He was he held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 bond.
Child Abuse
March 24, 2021: Donald Robert Waclaw was arrested on charges of child abuse, stalking, abduction, and assault in King George County. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Arrests
March 22 - 23, 2021
Drugs
March 23, 2021: Robert Anthony Nelson was arrested in Stafford County with a charge of possession of a schedule I or II drug. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Stalking
March 22, 2021: Daniel Leroy Schuler, age 22, was arrested in Stafford County with a charge of stalking to invoke fear or to cause injury. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Hit and run, driving w/o a license
March 22, 2021: Brandon Ford Richmond was arrested in Spotsylvania County. He was charged with hit and run, and driving on a revoked or suspended license. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Fredericksburg Police Investigating Shots Fired During Argument on Caroline Street
March 22, 2021: The Fredericksburg Police Department reports a shots fired incident occurred at 12:42 a.m Saturday morning (March 20) in the 900 block of Caroline Street. Police say a witness reported a male and female arguing when the man pulled out a gun and began firing shots into the air. The man then got into a dark-colored SUV and left the scene. The vehicle had an Alabama license plate but no other descriptors were provided. Law enforcement officers arrived to the scene and located multiple shell casings in the street. No vehicles, buildings, or people were struck. The investigation is ongoing.
Two People Stabbed in Stafford Saturday Night
March 21, 2021: Stafford County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the McDonald's restaurant located at 190 Garrisonville Road around 9:09 p.m Saturday night for a reported stabbing. A 19 year-old male was transported to the hospital with multiple stab wounds. An 18 year-old male victim was located at Stafford Hospital after driving himself there, also with multiple stab wounds. During the investigation, detectives learned that the victims were parked in a vehicle on Staffordboro Boulevard near Crater Lane when two unknown assailants approached and began stabbing them. Both victims suffered serious but non life-threatening injuries. The sheriff's office says the attack was not random but a targeted attack. Anyone with information is asked to call Stafford Sheriff’s Office at 540-658-4400.
Arrests
March 19, 2021
Auto Theft
March 19, 2021: Khymir Martis Johnson was arrested in Stafford County for a charge of auto theft. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Robbery and drugs
March 19, 2021: Marcus Antonio Long was arrested in Stafford County on charges of distribution of a schedule I or II drug, robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Robbery
March 19, 2021: Tammy Lynne Fowler was arrested in Stafford County on March 19th on charges of stealing property. She was also charged for robbery stemming from an earlier incident. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
March 17 - 18, 2021
False identity, Fugitive with Felony Arrest Warrants
March 18, 2021: Allen Purcell Lewis, 52, was arrested in Stafford County with charges of providing a false identity, driving without a license, identity theft, and fugitive with an arrest warrant. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail, pending extradition.
Malicious Wounding
March 17, 2021: Chantraylle Johnson, age 29, was arrested in Spotsylvania County with a charge of malicious wounding. She is held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Suspect Arrested for Multiple Charges of Child Pornography
March 17, 2021: Michael Ryan Byers, 24, was arrested in Stafford County with charges of possession of child pornography, producing/selling child pornography, and possession of obscene material involving a minor. Byers was the subject of a criminal investigation since June 2020, he has since been apprehended and is incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Fredericksburg Police Arrest Suspect For Rape of Child
March 17, 2021: On January 14th, a mother reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department that she suspected her 12-year-old daughter was in a sexual relationship with an adult male. Fredericksburg P.D. Detective A. Tittle investigated, finding that Roger Brownell, 23, of Woodbridge had met the child on a social media platform and twice snuck into the juvenile’s home at night and had sexual relations with her. Det. Tittle obtained warrants, which were served on Brownell on March 9th. The suspect is held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a charge of Rape and Contributing to the Deliquency of a Minor. He is held on no bond.
Arrests
March 15 - 16, 2021
Assault and abduction
March 16, 2021: Jerome Antonio Streater was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg on March 16 on charges of malicious bodily injury, preventing a 911 call, assault and battery: domestic, and abduction stemming from a March 13th incident. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
DWI
March 15, 2015: Sheila Paige Meyers was arrested in Spotsylvania County of charges of driving while intoxicated in the 3rd occurrence within 5 years and refusal of breath or blood in the 2nd offense. She was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Drugs and driving without a license
March 15, 2021: Vanessa Lynn Starkey was arrested in Spotsylvania County with charges of driving without a license, falsely identifying to law enforcement, and possession of a schedule I or II drugs. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Arrests
March 12 - 14, 2021
Trespassing and Assault
March 13, 2021: Dennis Mitchell Ladd was arrested in Spotsylvania County on charges of trespassing, assault on law enforcement/emergency person, and obstruction. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Burglary
March 14, 2021: Matias German Sierra was arrested in Stafford County on charges of burglary, breaking and entering, vehicle tampering, possession of stolen property w/ intent to sell, and possession of burglarious tools. He was held on a $10,000 bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Resisting arrest and property damage
March 12, 2021: Dean Anderson Sperry was arrested in Spotsylvania County and charged with resisting arrest and property damage. He was held on a $1,000 bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Wanted Man Evading Capture After Failing to Report For Sentencing
March 12, 2021: The Greene County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating Brandon William Fitzner and has obtained a warrant for his arrest. Fitzner is a white male, 6’2, weighs approximately 145 lbs, and may be in the company of an adult female. Fitzner is reportedly operating a mint green Honda Civic 2-door with aftermarket rims. Fitzner's last known address was 1532 Simmons Gap Road in Albemarle County. Brandon Fitzner may have a capias for shoplifting and unpaid court costs in other jurisdictions, additionally Fitzner is wanted for failure to turn himself in for sentencing and he is wanted in connection to an active case involving larcenies of vehicle parts in the Ruckersville area. These offenses occurred on March 1st, 2021 in the Lowes parking lot as well as the Food Lion parking lot. Please contact Investigator J.M. Tooley at 434-531-0866 if you have information.
Arrests
March 7 - 10, 2021
Brandishing/Weapons
March 9, 2021: Mark Russell Kime was charged in Spotsylvania County for brandishing a firearm in the 3rd offense and an unlawful concealed weapon. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Domestic Violence
March 10, 2021: Brian Maurice Parker was charged in Stafford County for strangulation, preventing a 911 call, two charges of domestic assault and battery. He is currently being held without bond.
DUI
March 7, 2021: Tiffany Ann Pancaro was charged in King George County for driving on a revoked or suspended license, DWI second offense within 5 years, and DWI breath or blood refusal in the second offense. Bond was denied and she was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Man Arrested on Multiple Charges For Midnight Chase That Damaged State Police Car
March 10, 2021: One man was taken into custody after leading officers on a chase that reportedly started on the interstate in the City of Fredericksburg around 11:55 p.m Tuesday night. During the chase, a Virginia State Police car was heavily damaged but sources say the Trooper received only minor injuries from the crash. The pursuit eventually came to an end in Stafford County when officers boxed in the suspect's vehicle near the Warrenton Road exit on Interstate 95. Sean Demetreus Mellerson was charged with hit and run, eluding, assault on law enforcement, reckless driving, and obstruction. He is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Poor Sartorial Choice the First of Many Poor Decisions: Walmart Thief Fails to Elude Police Dressed in Neon Yellow
March 6, 2021: A Woodbridge man is accused of stealing a computer from Walmart at 217 Garrisonville Road. According to the Stafford Sheriff’s Office, Jayshawn Hagler, 30, dropped the stolen computer as he ran from Dep. J.A. Hinson yesterday afternoon. Dressed in a brightly colored sweat suit, Hagler led deputies on a foot chase through various parking lots and even through a carwash, where he unsuccessfully tried to enter a locked vehicle. Whatever tactical edge his running suit provided was negated by its high visibility and deputies were able to apprehend Hagler near American Automotive at 230 Garrisonville Road. Hagler was found to be wanted in Prince William County for robbery, use of a firearm in a felony and failing to appear in court. An additional charge of grand larceny was added for the computer theft. He is booked in the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond and is now sporting bright orange attire.
Arrests
March 5 - 6, 2021
Drugs
March 5, 2021: Robert Francis Holderbaum was arrested in Spotsylvania County for possession of illegal drugs with the intent to manufacture or distribute a schedule I/II drug. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail
DWI, Reckless driving, and obstruction
March 6, 2021: Ivan Ayala was arrested in Stafford County on March 6, 2021. His charges include reckless driving, DWI in the 1st offense, and driving without a valid license. He was held on a $2,000 bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Drugs: Manufacturing/possession
March 6, 2021: William Rohland Prince was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg for possession and manufacturing of illegal drugs from January 2021. He was held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Driver Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter After Brother Dies in Crash
March 4, 2021: Stafford Sheriff’s office reports that on March 1st, Cian O’Driscoll, of Stafford, was indicted and a day later arrested on involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving by speed charges. He was released on an unsecured bond. The charges stem from a vehicle accident that killed 24 year old Cian O’Driscoll’s brother, Sean O’Driscoll. The single vehicle accident occurred on February 8th in the 800 block of Mountain View Road. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and hit a fence. Sean O’Driscoll, 26, died from his injuries. Investigation determined speed was a primary factor in the crash. Alcohol and drugs were not found to be involved. SCSO requests anyone who witnessed or has information on the accident call Senior Deputy R.A. Weatherholtz at (540) 658-4400.
Wanted Man Shot in the Neck at England Run Apartment Complex; Suspect at Large
March 4, 2021: An early morning shooting rattled residents in the England Run Apartment complex in south Stafford. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting, which occurred in the area of Heron Drive, involved multiple shots fired from at least two firearms. One gun was recovered at the scene and multiple vehicles were damaged by gunfire. A male victim, age 21, was shot in the neck and shoulder. He then drove to the Commerce Parkway 7-11 where he was transported by ambulance to the hospital.The victim had several active warrants in Stafford and Fredericksburg for failing to appear in court. He is currently out on bond and is expected to recover from his injuries. The shooting does not appear to be random and the investigation is on-going. Anyone information about the event is asked to call Detective N.D. Ridings at (540) 658-4400.
Crime
Arrested and Wanted
Driver of commercial vehicle arrested for DWI
March 2, 2021: Amilicar Orozco Lopez was arrested in Spotsylvania County on March 2, for driving a commercial vehicle while intoxicated and reckless driving. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $3,000 bond.
Wanted
Lauren Prewitt is wanted in the City of Fredericksburg for a Probation violation from DUI and drug charges. Anyone that has any information of Lauren Prewitt's whereabouts should contact Fredericksburg Police Department at 540-373-3122 (option 2)
Safe stolen from towing company
March 3, 2021: A safe was stolen after a towing business was burglarized late Monday night March 1 or early Tuesday morning March 2, according to Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Employees at Thomas Recovery (96 Truslow Road) reported the business was broken into sometime overnight and a safe was stolen. The suspect(s) are believed to have forced entry through the front door. The investigation is ongoing.
Stafford Deputies Respond to Shooting at Automotive Parts Store
Feb 26, 2021: The Stafford County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place at the AutoZone store, 640 Warrenton Road around 5:31 p.m Friday Evening. Authorities say a male was shot and was subsequently transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A later update from the sheriff's office confirms a suspect is in custody. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Hit and Run Suspect Charged With DUI and Child Endangerment
Around 6:15 p.m Friday February 19, Stafford County deputies responded to a reported hit and run incident in the area of Courthouse Road and Andrew Chapel Road. Deputy Connelly located the vehicle and attempted to stop it but the driver continued traveling. An additional deputy (Curtis) responded to assist, the vehicle came to a stop after traveling about a mile with the two deputies in tow; lights and siren activated. Upon identifying the driver as Melissa Drobak, 39, of Spotsylvania, the deputies observed an open container, slurred speech, and glassy eyes, with an obvious odor of alcohol. The female stated to the deputies that she had not struck another vehicle and insisted on arguing the validity of the traffic stop. In addition to the open container, a child was discovered in the back seat. Drobak was charged with hit and run, eluding, obstruction, DUI, drinking while driving, and felony child endangerment. She was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. The investigation revealed Drobak had rear ended a truck, causing damage to the bumper of the truck and damage to her front bumper. There were no injuries in the crash and the child was turned over to a family member.
Arrests
February 18, 2021
Unlawful distribution of cigarettes
Feb 18, 2021: Ze Yong Zhu, 49, was arrested in Stafford County on February 18, 2021. He was charged with unlawful distribution of tax paid cigarettes. Mr. Zhu was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on $5,000 bond.
DUI
Dana Katherine Davis, 37, was arrested in the City of Fredericksburg on February 18, 2021. She was charged with DWI 1st offense and driving without a license. Dana Davis was placed in Rappahannock Regional Jail on $3,000 bond.
Bodily injury
Trent Tramaine Robinson, 31, was arrested in Stafford County on Feb 18, 2021. Robinson is charged with a malicious bodily injury that occurred on January 2, 2021. He was placed in Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Suspicious Men Pose as Utility Workers to Enter and Rifle Through Home
Feb 20, 2021: Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens to suspicious activity that occurred today. At an address in Grafton Village subdivision, two white males posed as Dominion Electric workers. The suspects persuaded a resident to allow them inside, where they went from room to room and looked through dresser drawers. The two men drove up in a gray pickup truck. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 540-658-4400.
Drive-by Shooting In Downtown Fredericksburg Under Investigation, Police Say
Fredericksburg City Police are investigating an alleged drive-by shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Pitt Street in the downtown area around 4:00 p.m Monday afternoon (Feb 15). A champagne-colored vehicle fired multiple shots from the passenger side, according to witness' reports. Officers responded to the scene and located multiple shell casings. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
Crime
Arrests and Wanted
DWI and Drug Arrest
Dawn Marie Gwynn, 57, was arrested in King George County on 2/17/2021. Her charges include DWI 1st offense and possession of a controlled substance. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on $5,000 bond.
WANTED
James Jackson, 49, of Stafford County is wanted on threats of death or bodily injury stemming from a text message dispute that occurred on January 19 and a capias for unpaid child support totaling $150,000. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Jackson's whereabouts should contact Stafford County Sheriff's Office at (540) 658-4400.
Drug Arrest and Weapons
Shayne Dandridge, 23, was arrested in Stafford County on Feb 15, 2021. Charges include possession of marijuana w/ intent to distribute, possession of a firearm by felon, possession of ammo by felon, and possession of a firearm while possessing an illegal substance. Shayne Dandridge is incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
More Crime
February 11 - 14, 2021
Domestic Incident Yields Drug Charge
Feb 14, 2021: Benjamin George Dailey was arrested in Spotsylvania County after deputies were called for a domestic incident. During a search of Mr. Dailey, deputies also discovered illegal substances. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance and assault. Dailey is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Larceny of Equipment
Feb 11, 2021: The Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported larceny of equipment on Panners Lane in the Hartwood area on Feb 11, 2021. The victim stated he left dredging equipment along the Rappahannock River on January 11 and returned to the site on February 11 to find the equipment had been stolen. The Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Additional Pair Charged In Spotsylvania Homicide Case
Feb 11, 2021: Spotsylvania Sheriff's office announced Thursday Feb 11 that two more people have been arrested and charged in connection with an active homicide case where 20 year-old Dylan Whetzel's body was found in a wooded area. In a press release Thursday afternoon, Domonic Samuels (left) and Bronwyn C. Meeks, 21 (right) were named as new suspects and charged with concealment, conspiracy, and defilement of a dead body. Both are being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Major Troy Skebo of the Spotsylvan Sheriff's Office says the complex investigation is ongoing and charges may be upgraded pending further investigation.
Peeping Man Arrested For Hiding Cameras In Woman's Bathroom
Feb 9, 2021: A man who had access to a woman's apartment for deliveries has been arrested for allegedly installing cameras in the bathroom. The daughter of the woman, discovered the unknown electronic device on January 31st, the father located another similar device and reported the incident to police. After an investigation, Jamshaid Chaudhry of Spotsylvania was identified as the only other key holder that had access to the residence. Chaudhry, 27, was arrested and charged with peeping into an occupied dwelling, two charges of interfering with property rights of another, and attempt to commit a misdemeanor.