Police Blotter: DUI Crashes, Break-Ins, and Reckless Driving Reported in Prince William, Stafford

Prince William County Police Department

Felony Hit & Run Investigation

On February 2 at 9:00 PM, officers in the 1400 block of Admiral Dr. in Woodbridge attempted to make contact with the occupants of a stolen vehicle. The driver, later identified as Timothy Damon RUTHERFORD, reversed and struck an occupied police vehicle before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Two female juveniles fled the scene but were later detained and released to their guardians. Rutherford remains wanted for multiple charges, including felony hit & run, grand larceny, and obstruction of justice.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm
On February 24 at 12:38 AM, police responded to Oakwood Dr. near Dulcinea Pl. in Woodbridge after reports of gunfire. Investigators determined that multiple shots were fired into the air from a dark-colored sedan, which quickly fled. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Indecent Exposure
On February 22 at 9:43 AM, officers were called to the intersection of Richmond Hwy. and American Eagle Blvd. in Woodbridge for an indecent exposure report. Witnesses say a man exited a dark-colored SUV, walked behind a tree, and exposed himself while making inappropriate gestures. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male, about 30 years old, with a top bun, wearing a dark-colored jacket and jeans, fled before police arrived.

Attempted Residential Burglary
On February 23 at 6:41 PM, officers investigated a reported break-in attempt at a home in the 16900 block of Monmouth Ct. in Dumfries. The investigation revealed that between January 13 and February 23, an unknown suspect attempted to enter through a tampered window. No entry was made, and nothing was reported stolen.

Sexual Assault Investigation – Arrest
On February 20, detectives arrested a 16-year-old male from Haymarket in connection to a sexual assault reported on December 22, 2024. The victim, an adult woman, was hosting a gathering at her home when she became incapacitated and was assaulted. The suspect turned himself in without incident and was charged with rape and aggravated sexual battery. He is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center.

Felony Child Neglect – Arrest
On February 21 at 3:40 PM, officers responded to the Walmart in Dumfries (17041 Richmond Hwy.) after a Good Samaritan reported a 2-year-old child left unattended in a parked vehicle. The child’s mother, Tasha Michelle OSEI-ASIBEY, 38, of Stafford, returned to the vehicle while officers were on scene. She briefly resisted arrest but was detained without further incident. The child was unharmed and placed in the custody of a relative. Osei-Asibey faces charges of felony child neglect and obstruction of justice.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office

Alcohol Offense

Chatham Heights Road, 2/22, 10:45 PM – A deputy stopped a speeding vehicle and discovered two juvenile occupants in possession of rum. Both juveniles received criminal complaints for unlawful possession of alcohol.
Breaking & Entering

Holy Pipe Tobacco, 2163 Richmond Highway, 2/22, 3:28 AM – Deputies responded to a business alarm and discovered the front glass door shattered. A search of the business found no suspects. The investigation is ongoing.

2149 Richmond Highway, 2/24, 1:23 AM – Deputy K.F. Bierfeldt responded to a glass break alarm at Crystal Smoke and Vape Shop. Upon arrival, she observed the shattered front door and saw a suspect peeking out from inside. The suspect immediately fled into the woods behind the business, but Deputy Bierfeldt gave chase and arrested him shortly after. The suspect, a 16-year-old male, was linked to the February 22nd Holy Pipe Tobacco Shop break-in across the street. Juvenile Intake declined to detain the suspect, and charges for both breaking and entering cases are pending.

DUI Arrests

Longview Drive, 2/21, 3:05 PM – A caller reported a Corolla driving through their yard. Deputies arrived to find the vehicle abandoned. The female driver was located nearby and admitted to drinking and driving. She showed signs of intoxication and was charged with DUI.

Town and Country Drive, 2/21, 6:43 PM – A male driver was reported as possibly having a medical emergency or being highly intoxicated. Deputies determined the latter was true, as he showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking at a local restaurant. He was arrested for DUI.
Paisano’s, 1515 Stafford Market Place, 2/21, 9:45 PM – Deputies responded to a report of a highly intoxicated individual attempting to drive. The suspect was found in the parking lot with a nearly empty bottle of New Amsterdam vodka. He was charged with DUI with a BAC above .2 and held on a $2,000 secured bond.

300 Block of Warrenton Road, 2/22, 11:25 PM – Two Stafford businesses will have difficulty getting mail after a reckless DUI driver took out their mailboxes during a late-night ride. Deputy N.J. Amato responded to a Chrysler that had left the roadway, striking two mailboxes before crashing into a telephone pole. Witnesses reported the vehicle had been driving recklessly, swerving between lanes before veering off the road. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to a hospital for potential internal injuries. He later admitted to having “a few shots” at a birthday party, police said. Warrants were obtained for DUI, reckless driving, two counts of destruction of property, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Between February 21 and February 23, law enforcement responded to nearly 15 DUI-related incidents in Stafford County. Authorities urge drivers to make responsible choices and avoid driving while intoxicated.

Public Intoxication

Olympic Drive, 2/21, 11:00 PM – Deputies detained an 18-year-old female who appeared intoxicated and admitted to drinking illegally. She was charged with public intoxication and unlawful consumption of alcohol and held until sober.

Sheetz, 15 Wyche Road, 2/22, 7:23 PM – Deputies responded to reports of an intoxicated woman asleep in a bathroom stall with three containers of alcohol. She was charged with public intoxication and held until sober.

Butler Road, 2/22, 10:13 PM – A female was found unconscious on the side of the road with a bottle of alcohol. She complained of a toothache but exhibited signs of intoxication. She was charged with public intoxication and held until sober.