A Stafford County resident reported losing $260,000 in a cryptocurrency scam conducted through WhatsApp. The fraudulent scheme involved a supposed data mining company that initially provided successful returns but later demanded more funds and issued threats. The victim made multiple wire transfers before realizing the scam.

In another incident, a resident’s identity was compromised after applying for a job through a fake website. The victim provided personal and banking information as part of a bogus onboarding process.

In Stafford County, a fraud incident was reported on Regiment Lane where an unauthorized Verizon account was opened in the victim’s name. Deputy C. M. Hidalgo is investigating the case.

Several larcenies occurred on October 21. At Wawa on Eustace Road, four individuals stole numerous items. Later, at CVS on McWhirt Loop, two people took a large quantity of cosmetics. Additionally, at Jiffy Lube on Warrenton Road, a customer left without paying for an oil change.

Stafford County authorities are investigating multiple fraud incidents. On Decatur Road, a victim reported an unauthorized loan taken out in their name. Another case on Courthouse Road involved a scam where a victim was falsely informed of a warrant and persuaded to wire money for fines.

In a separate incident, vandalism was reported at Brooks Park where unknown individuals wrote on bathroom stall doors.

In Stafford County, three individuals were arrested for driving under the influence in separate incidents. The most serious incident involved a driver, Amber Johnson, 27, of Alexandria, who was stopped at the intersection of Centreport Parkway and Richmond Highway. She was charged with DUI with a blood alcohol content above .20 and reckless driving, and was held on a secured bond.

Earlier, a traffic stop on the 500 Block of Warrenton Road led to the arrest of Kimberly Benson, 43, of Renton, Washington. Benson was charged with DUI and received a summons for an illegal U-turn. She was released on an unsecured bond.