Police Blotter

Fraudulent Email Leads to Paycheck Theft in Stafford

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In Stafford County, a significant fraud incident occurred at Colonial Circuits Inc. on Warrenton Road. The business was deceived by an email from someone posing as an employee, providing false banking details for direct deposit. The scam was discovered only after the paycheck was deposited into the fraudulent account.

Another fraud case was reported on Greenridge Drive, where a victim’s personal information was used to open a fraudulent line of credit out-of-state. Additionally, on Le Way Drive, a victim found that their personal information was used to purchase two vehicles fraudulently.

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DUI arrest on I-95 leads to multiple charges

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A high-speed traffic stop on I-95 Northbound led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Alexandria man on multiple charges. The driver was caught traveling at 105 mph in a 65-mph zone and passing on the shoulder. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers found open alcohol containers and two firearms. The driver was charged with DUI (third offense), reckless driving, and weapons violations, and is being held without bond.

In another incident, a 70-year-old Stafford man was arrested for DUI after attempting to enter an ABC store while intoxicated. He was stopped by police on Deacon Road and failed field sobriety tests.

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Vehicle Break-Ins and Multiple Arrests Lead Fredericksburg Police Blotter

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A string of vehicle-related crimes and a variety of arrests were reported by Fredericksburg Police over the past few days.

On November 22 and 23, several vehicles were broken into or tampered with in the downtown area. Incidents included broken windows and stolen items, such as a wallet from an unlocked vehicle on Hanover Street and a laptop on Ashford Circle.

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Egg-throwing assault reported in Stafford County

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A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

In Stafford County, deputies responded to reports of an unusual assault on Mine Road. Victims reported that a white sedan, occupied by multiple individuals, approached them and threw eggs, striking both the victims and a vehicle. The suspects quickly fled the scene after the incident.

In another incident, a fraud complaint was filed on Mount Hope Church Road after a victim discovered multiple unauthorized transactions in various states through their banking account.

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Man arrested for DUI with elevated BAC in Stafford

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A Stafford man is charged with driving under the influence with an elevated blood alcohol content. The incident occurred on the 2000 Block of Richmond Highway, where Deputy B. E. Vaughn responded after a report of a heavily intoxicated driver. The driver, identified as Carl Savoy Jr., 41, was taken into custody and held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.

In another incident, a man was arrested for shoplifting and several other charges at a Wawa on Garrisonville Road. John Townsell IV, 29, of Stafford, was charged with shoplifting, obstruction of justice, identity fraud, and providing false identification to law enforcement. He was held without bond.

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Police said intoxicated woman Assaulted officer

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A 38-year-old woman from Woodbridge was arrested after assaulting a law enforcement officer and a medic near Manassas. Police responded to a disturbance at a residence on Moore Drive, where the intoxicated woman kicked an officer and struck a medic. She was detained and charged with two counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer or healthcare provider.

In another incident, a commercial burglary occurred at the Tobacco Hut in Manassas. Officers found a broken window but no immediate signs of theft. A K-9 unit searched the area, but no suspects were located.

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Teens Charged in Multi-Jurisdiction Crime Spree That Ended in Spotsylvania Arrest

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Deputies responding to a 3:30 a.m. alarm at Hall Precision and Gun Smithing found evidence of an attempted break-in. Surveillance showed four suspects trying to force open a door before fleeing when the alarm sounded. Soon after, Fredericksburg Police reported a similar burglary involving the same suspects. The vehicle they used was later found to have been stolen from Prince William County.

By 8 a.m., a sharp-eyed school bus driver spotted four masked individuals near BJ’s Wholesale Club off Plank Road. Deputies responded, chased the teens on foot, and took them into custody. All were wearing clothes matching those seen in surveillance footage.

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Man Arrested After Assaulting Officer in Woodbridge

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A 26-year-old man from Alexandria was arrested in Woodbridge after assaulting a law enforcement officer. The incident occurred on November 20 when officers responded to a crash on Grand Masters Way. The driver, who had struck a parked vehicle, fled the scene on foot. Upon being located by officers, he attempted to escape, leading to a brief chase and struggle during which he grabbed an officer. Minor injuries were reported.

In a separate incident, a residential burglary was reported in Bristow. On November 9, entry was made into a home on Falcon Glen Ct through an unsecured basement door. Jewelry and money were reported missing.

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Woman shot in domestic, officer injured in attempted wounding case

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In an incident on November 17, a police officer was injured in Woodbridge when a driver attempted to evade arrest. The driver, in a black Infiniti sedan with a stolen license plate, reversed into another vehicle and struck the officer. The officer managed to jump onto the trunk to avoid further harm.

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