A Spotsylvania man was arrested early Thursday morning after he failed to navigate a T-intersection in Stafford County, sending his vehicle off-road and into a backyard.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Woodford Drive around 3:15 a.m. on February 13. The incident, however, began at the intersection of Primmer House Road and Leeland Road, where the driver was traveling eastbound on Primmer House Road. Instead of turning left or right at the intersection, Woodyard’s vehicle continued straight, going down an embankment and coming to rest in the backyard of a residence.
No injuries were reported.
Upon investigating the scene, Deputy C.R. Newman discovered suspected controlled substances hidden inside a folded $20 bill in Woodyard’s pocket. The driver was determined not to be impaired.
John Woodyard, 27, is charged with possession of a controlled substance and reckless driving. He was taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail and held on a $2,000 bond.
DUI
- Warrenton Road/S Gateway Dr. (2/13, 12:13 a.m.)
A 47-year-old woman was arrested for DUI, possession of a controlled substance, and improper stopping on the highway after deputies found her truck improperly stopped on the road. She was held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Fraud
- 2500 Block of Garrisonville Road (2/13, 1:45 p.m.)
A victim reported that fraudulent transactions were made on her credit card to purchase Apple products, which were shipped to an address in Stafford. Deputy C.S. Harding is investigating.
Hit and Run
- 300 Block of Garrisonville Road (2/13, 7:54 p.m.)
A driver reported that his vehicle was struck by a white Toyota Camry while navigating traffic. The driver of the Camry fled the scene.
Larceny
- Doc Stone Road (2/13, 11:51 a.m.)
A motorcycle owner reported that his Harley Davidson was stolen from a business parking lot sometime in the past week. The motorcycle has been entered into a law enforcement database as stolen.
Vandalism
- Garrisonville Road/Puller Place (2/13, 5:07 p.m.)
A driver reported that his vehicle was hit by an egg while driving eastbound on Garrisonville Road. The suspect was driving a white or silver work truck. - Staffordboro Commuter Lot (2/13, 6:23 p.m.)
A vehicle owner discovered scratches on the hood, both sides, and trunk of her car while parked at the commuter lot.
