Police Blotter

An incident unfolded on Claiborne Avenue, where a woman was charged with assault and battery after a confrontation with her boyfriend. The altercation led to damage to his bedroom door. Later, she violated a protective order related to the same incident, resulting in additional charges. Despite these charges, she was released on personal recognizance.

In another incident, a fraud case was reported at Wells Fargo on Garrisonville Road. A victim was deceived by a caller pretending to be from the bank’s fraud department, resulting in the loss of her money.

Authorities are investigating an attempted burglary at Trucordia Insurance on Ambassador Drive near Manassas. Officers responded on September 30 after discovering pry marks on the exterior doors. The investigation suggests that the attempt occurred sometime since September 16. Fortunately, no entry was made, and nothing was reported missing from the premises.

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A driver was charged with driving under the influence after running a red light at Warrenton Road and Village Parkway.

Deputy A.M. Oliveira observed the violation and pulled over the Hyundai, according to the sheriff’s blotter. The driver claimed the light was green and admitted to smoking marijuana, though he insisted he doesn’t drink due to his religion. He was charged and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

In Fredericksburg, several individuals were arrested on charges of driving under the influence. Among them, a 38-year-old man from Fredericksburg was charged with a second DUI offense within five years. Additionally, a 40-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both from Fredericksburg, were arrested for first-time DUI offenses.

Other incidents included thefts reported on Emancipation Highway and Fall Hill Avenue, where a wallet, car keys, and a phone were stolen. A license plate was also reported stolen from Dunmore Street.

Stafford sheriff’s deputies were called to Cove Court following a report of gunshots and a child screaming. This was identified as another swatting attempt at the residence, as no disturbance was found upon investigation.

In another case, a woman was arrested for DUI after crashing her vehicle on the Chatham Bridge. She admitted to consuming whiskey and was charged with driving under the influence, with a blood alcohol content between .15 and .2.

A serious incident occurred on Tyson Drive, where a man struck a woman with his vehicle. Responding officers found the suspect at a nearby 7-Eleven, according to the sheriff’s office.

He was charged with assault and battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and driving a child without proper restraints. He is currently held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a secured bond.