In a series of DUI incidents in Stafford County, a 33-year-old woman from Stafford was arrested after failing to maintain her lane on Oakridge Drive and Garrisonville Road.
The driver, who displayed signs of intoxication, became combative during the arrest, leading to charges of assault and battery on law enforcement, obstruction of justice, and refusal to provide a blood sample. She was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond, police said.
Stafford County faced a series of vehicle-related crimes on November 13, 2025. The most serious incident involved a motor vehicle theft on Clark Lane, where a resident reported their car missing after parking it in front of their home the previous night. Another vehicle theft was reported on Everglades Lane, with the vehicle last seen parked in the driveway on November 12.
Additionally, there were two attempted vehicle thefts on Barclay Lane and Bloomington Lane. In both cases, the vehicles were damaged, and evidence suggested attempts to steal them.
A 58-year-old man from Stafford was arrested and charged with grand larceny after he was caught stealing an electric shopping cart from Walmart. The suspect, identified by surveillance footage, admitted to taking the cart, which was found charging at a nearby home.
In another incident, a vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot on River Crest Way. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to identify the suspect responsible for the theft.
“Health care and employee benefit costs continue to climb—putting pressure on businesses of all sizes,” Stafford County Economic Development Authority announced. “As local employers strive to attract and retain talent while managing overhead, understanding what’s driving these rising costs—and how to plan strategically—is more important than ever.”
The quarterly Beer & Business Networking Series, sponsored by HUB International, will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Highmark Brewery in Stafford. The event will feature Alex Clegg of HUB International, who will discuss “The Bottom Line of Benefits: Navigating the Rising Costs of Health Care & Employee Coverage,” offering insight into current industry trends and strategies to help businesses stay competitive without sacrificing employee coverage.
“We were thrilled to welcome the Stafford community to our newly remodeled Next Generation Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins combo restaurant,” local franchisee Pravina Bhalani stated. “This celebration was our way of saying thank you to our loyal guests and sharing the excitement of our refreshed, modern space.”
During the November 8 event, guests enjoyed free medium coffees, merchandise giveaways, music, and face painting. The grand reopening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $500 donation to the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Charitable Foundation. That evening, the Baskin-Robbins location hosted a “Baskin Family Night,” offering $1.99 single scoops.
An incident occurred on Edwards Drive when deputies responded to a disturbance involving an intoxicated individual. The suspect, a 21-year-old male from Mineral, was found walking along Deacon Road. He provided false identification and resisted arrest, eventually assaulting several deputies at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, police said. He faces multiple charges, including assault and battery on law enforcement.
In other incidents, a larceny was reported at Independence Drive where a vehicle was broken into, and a firearm was among the stolen items. Additionally, two separate DUI arrests were made. A 34-year-old male from Woodbridge was stopped for speeding and found to be under the influence, while a 51-year-old female from Stafford was found in a disabled vehicle with signs of intoxication.
A familiar name in books has opened in North Stafford. Books-A-Million has opened its doors at 1240 Stafford Market Place, Suite 101, filling a long-missed gap in the community since the old Borders bookstore closed its doors years ago.
The new store, located at Stafford Marketplace, held its ribbon-cutting ceremony this week in partnership with the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Residents and local business leaders joined to celebrate the long-anticipated arrival of a new bookstore in the growing North Stafford retail corridor.
