Police blotter: Armed Robbery, and Speeding Suspect’s Surprise Surrender

Prince William County 

Armed Robbery
At 11:30 PM on February 25, officers responded to a robbery at CVS (16712 Richmond Highway, Dumfries). An unknown male suspect brandished a firearm and demanded money from employees at the service counter before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. A police K-9 unit searched the area, but the suspect was not located.

Suspect Description:

Black male, approximately 5’11”, 150 pounds, with brown eyes
Last seen wearing a black face mask, red hooded sweatshirt with white writing, ripped stonewash jeans, dark gloves, and red/white sneakers
Possession with Intent to Distribute (Hylton High School)
On February 19 at 12:06 PM, a School Resource Officer (SRO) at Hylton High School in Woodbridge was alerted about two students distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms. The investigation revealed that on February 14, a 17-year-old female and a 17-year-old male sold the drug-laced candy bars to another student. A parent discovered the bars and contacted authorities.

Both students were charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Shooting into a Residential Dwelling
On February 24 at 10:56 PM, officers responded to Point Pleasant Lane in Dumfries for a shots fired call. Multiple rounds struck the rear of a home, but no injuries or additional property damage were reported. Officers recovered shell casings near the backyard fence.

Reckless Handling of a Firearm
At 10:44 PM on February 24, officers were dispatched to Wetherburn Court in Woodbridge for a shots fired call. The suspect, 70-year-old James Broadax, fired multiple rounds into the air after a dispute with a neighbor. Officers found Broadax intoxicated in the parking lot.

Broadax was arrested and charged with:

Reckless handling of a firearm
Public intoxication

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Blotter

Fraud
On February 25 at 12:18 PM, Deputy T.K. Phillips responded to a fraud report on Crystal Court. The victim received a Verizon bill despite having discontinued services two years ago.

Larceny (Vehicle Break-In at Pratt Park)
At 1:49 PM on February 25, Deputy A.E. Epps responded to Pratt Park (120 River Road) for a vehicle break-in. The victim was having lunch with a friend when the window of a Lexus was smashed and their purse was stolen.

Shoplifting at Weis Market
At 3:57 PM, First Sergeant W.T. Johnson and Deputy A.J. Charoenthep responded to a larceny at Weis Market (282 Deacon Road). A male suspect stole cold medicine, then attempted to steal more items before deputies arrived.

The suspect tried to flee but was quickly apprehended. Upon arrest, he was found intoxicated and in possession of the stolen goods.

Charges:

• Shoplifting
• Obstruction of justice
• Public intoxication
• The suspect was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

Trespassing & Firearm Possession at Country Inn & Suites
At 9:23 PM, Deputy C.A. Osborne responded to Country Inn & Suites (656 Warrenton Road) for a disturbance. A female suspect was acting erratically in the lobby and refused to leave. When Deputy Osborne attempted to detain her, she resisted—and a firearm fell from her waistband.

The suspect was arrested and charged with:

• Trespassing
• Obstruction of justice
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• She is currently being held without bond.

Breaking & Entering (Vape Store Burglary Arrest)
On February 25, a Stafford County deputy arrested a 16-year-old male caught breaking into a vape store. The juvenile was apprehended, and charges are pending.

Speedy Sunday Leads to Speedy Arrest

A wanted Fredericksburg man quickly realized the jig was up when a First Sergeant caught him speeding Sunday night.

On February 23 at approximately 7:10 PM, First Sergeant A.I. Assur was patrolling the South end of Stafford County when he spotted a Jeep Cherokee traveling 54 MPH in a 35 MPH zone on Butler Road. Attempting a traffic stop, he discovered that the registered owner was wanted on two felony warrants. Deputy I.E. Baldi was called in to assist.

The Jeep pulled over at Sunoco (201 Emancipation Highway). The driver got out of the vehicle and surrendered by lying on the ground, police said.

Due to the serious nature of his charges, a K-9 unit was called in to conduct an open-air sniff around the vehicle. When the K-9 alerted, deputies conducted a probable cause search, which revealed a white crystalline substance inside the vehicle, police said.

The suspect claimed the substance was drywall, but deputies were confident it wasn’t part of a home improvement project, police said.

Police said 33-year-old Jeffery Roles is charged with possession of a controlled substance, and outstanding felony warrants were served. Roles was booked at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.