Stafford County Incidents
Mass Overdose Scene
Edison Lane, Stafford (March 9, 12:16 a.m.) – First responders arrived at a home for a reported overdose and found an unresponsive man. While treating him, four additional people overdosed and required immediate care. All five were transported to the hospital and are expected to recover. A partygoer allegedly brought a controlled substance, which some guests consumed. Anne Pates, 36, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and is being held without bond. The investigation is ongoing.
Fugitive Found
Richmond Highway, Stafford (March 8, 9:30 p.m.) – Rafie Bell, 45, of Woodbridge, was arrested after barricading himself inside a camper. Deputies surrounded the area and, after nearly an hour, Bell surrendered. He was wanted for failure to appear in Stafford County and now faces additional charges of firearm and drug possession. He is being held without bond.
Assault Arrest
Wawa, Butler Road, Stafford (March 8, 3:31 a.m.) – Deputies responded to an assault in progress where a man, identified as Savonte Hawthorne, 28, was reportedly destroying store property and grabbed an employee around the neck. When officers arrived, he attempted to enter a Sheriff’s Office vehicle and was immediately detained. He faces charges of strangulation, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.
Prince William County Incidents
Armed Robbery
7-Eleven, Dumfries (March 7, 2:40 a.m.) – A masked man brandished a firearm and stole cash from the register before fleeing. A police K-9 searched for the suspect, but he was not located. No injuries were reported.
Attempted Armed Robbery
Cara Drive, Woodbridge (March 7, 10:14 p.m.) – A masked man with a firearm approached a 30-year-old man in his car. The victim attempted to drive away while the suspect entered an Audi A4 and tried to prevent his escape. The two vehicles collided before the victim was able to flee. The Audi was later found abandoned in Fairfax.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm
The Landings at Markham’s Grant Apartments, Woodbridge (March 9, 6:45 p.m.) – An unknown man fired multiple shots at a dark-colored SUV, which then drove away. The suspect also fled in a sedan. No injuries or property damage were reported, though shell casings were found in the parking lot.
Commercial Burglaries
Tropical Smoothie, Woodbridge (March 10, 3:57 a.m.) – A suspect broke into the business by smashing the front glass door and damaging cash registers before fleeing. Nothing was reported stolen.
Saphire Lounge & Nearby Businesses, Gainesville (March 8, 3:59 a.m.) – Three masked men broke into the Gainesville Diner, stole items from an office, then entered an adjoining business, stealing a purse. Other nearby businesses, including Ledo Pizza and Musashi Japanese Steakhouse, reported similar break-in attempts.
Arrests in Prince William County
Malicious Wounding (Domestic)
Misty Ridge Apartments, Woodbridge (March 9, 5:14 a.m.) – Addison Omar Jurado Chavez, 26, was arrested after allegedly attacking a 26-year-old woman during a dispute. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Abduction (Domestic)
Emberdale Drive, Woodbridge (March 9, 11:46 p.m.) – A 22-year-old woman was physically prevented from leaving a residence by three family members. Willie Curry, 23, Monique Charlton, 49, and Anthony Frazier, 26, were arrested for abduction and assault. Two additional suspects, Iann Byrd, 23, and Olyvia Nesbitt, 21, were also charged with abduction.
Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement
Inlet Place, Dumfries (March 8, 5:30 p.m.) – Officers responded to a person in crisis when Sabreah Hope Batch, 18, allegedly pushed one officer and struck two others before being detained. She was charged with assault on law enforcement.
Sudley Road, Manassas (March 8, 1:26 a.m.) – While being processed for DUI at the Adult Detention Center, Shayla Monae Ingham, 24, resisted officers, scratched one, and kicked another. She was charged with two counts of assault on law enforcement, DUI, and obstruction of justice.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm
Post Point Way, Gainesville (March 8, 9:51 a.m.) – Robert Johnson Lew, 53, was handling his firearm when it discharged, sending a round through a window and outside the home. No injuries or further damage were reported. He was charged and released on a court summons.
Additional Incidents in Stafford County
DUIs
Ferry Road/Pendleton Road (March 7, 1:42 a.m.) – A 39-year-old woman was arrested for DUI after a crash. Held on a $1,000 bond.
Brittany Lane (March 7, 9:43 p.m.) – A 47-year-old man was arrested for DUI. Held on a $1,000 bond.
Wawa, Garrisonville Road (March 7, 11:30 p.m.) – A hit-and-run suspect was arrested for DUI. Held until sober.
Hit and Run
Spring Lake Drive (March 8, 8:33 a.m.) – A resident reported their mailbox was hit overnight.
Thefts & Burglaries
ABC Store, Richmond Highway (March 7, 8:04 p.m.) – Two suspects stole bottles of alcohol.
Susa Drive (March 8, 9:00 a.m.) – A stolen Suzuki motorcycle was later recovered.
Public Intoxication
Spring Lake Drive (March 7, 10:50 p.m.) – A caregiver at a group home was arrested for intoxication.
Coal Landing Road (March 8, 8:25 p.m.) – A 58-year-old woman was arrested for public intoxication.
Vandalism
Truslow Road (March 7, 1:22 p.m.) – A shop employee scratched a customer’s car with sandpaper after a payment dispute.
Anyone with information on these incidents should contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 658-4400 or the Prince William County Police Department at (703) 792-7000.
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