Stafford County Sheriff’s Office

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.

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.

In Stafford County, catalytic converters were reported stolen from two vehicles at Corbin’s Automotive Truck & RV on Kings Highway. The theft occurred on November 18th, and Deputy J. A. Kotvas responded to the scene.

Additionally, a larceny was reported on Cambridge Street where copper and a leaf blower were stolen from a property. Deputy C. A. Sharp was on the case. At Stafford Hospital Center, a victim reported multiple items stolen from her purse, as recorded by Deputy R. L. Hubbard.

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 disturbance at the Brooke Road Commuter Lot led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man from Washington D.C.

The incident occurred when the man refused to exit a train despite not having a valid ticket. When Deputy E. L. Jones intervened, the suspect struck the deputy in the leg and resisted arrest. He was charged with felony assault on law enforcement, obstruction of justice, and trespassing, and is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under a secured bond.

The suspect, whose vehicle had been towed earlier, was seen acting suspiciously and was found to have attempted forced entry. He also entered multiple vehicles on the lot, stealing items from some. He faces charges of felony vandalism, breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, and multiple counts of entering a vehicle without consent.

In other incidents, a 25-year-old Woodbridge driver was charged with DUI and reckless driving after being stopped for speeding on Foxchase Boulevard. Another DUI arrest occurred on I-95, where a 20-year-old Falls Church driver was found swerving and fluctuating speeds. Both drivers exhibited signs of intoxication and were held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.