FROM POLICE REPORTSÂ
Jan 26 – Mr. Hans P. Ugaz (19yoa) of 3376 Vineland Pl. Dumfries, was pulled over for speeding near the intersection of Possum Point and U.S. 1. He was operating a 1999 Mazda 2dr. Sergeant Vazquez smelled marijuana coming from the car. After a brief discussion it was determined there was a small amount of marijuana in his possession. Mr. Ugaz was arrested for possession of marijuana and released on a summons with a Gen Dist Court date of March 13, 2013.
January 23 – A resident at 2837 Banks Court reports between 4:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. an unknown subject(s) entered his home through a locked rear door. The house was ransacked and assorted property valued at $11,000 was stolen. No leads or suspects, investigation continues.
January 23 – A resident of 3871 Graham Park Road reports between 7 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered his home through a locked front door and stole 7 pairs of Nike shoes valued at $1,200. No leads or suspects, investigation continues.
January 23  – A clerk at the 7-11 located at 18075 Fraley Blvd reports at 8:45 p.m. a unknown male entered the store and stole a case (24 pack) of Corona beer valued at $21.99. The subject fled the store. No suspect or leads.
January 27  – Ms. Phoumara Ly (29 yoa) of 3615 Brockenbrough Dr., Dumfries, was operating a 2004 Lexus south on Main Street near the intersection of Mine Road at approx 12:05 a.m. It appears she fell asleep and drove off of the road striking the building located at 17792 Main Street. Minor injuries to Ly who refused transport to the hospital. Damage to building and property est. at $10,000. Officer Fink charged her with Reckless Driving with a Gen District Court date of March 13.
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