Stafford County deputies also investigated two fraud reports involving unauthorized transactions and identity theft, plus a vehicle vandalism call. In Fredericksburg, officers arrested a tow truck driver on multiple charges after a traffic stop, including providing false identification and outstanding warrants from Stafford County.
Here is the daily police blotter roundup of incidents reported by local agencies.
Other incidents include the strong-arm robbery of a 12-year-old boy’s e-bike in Woodbridge and multiple public intoxication arrests in Stafford, including one involving a felon with a firearm.
This daily police blotter summarizes notable incidents reported by local agencies.
“There is a large police presence in the area of Embrey Mill as the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with a pursuit from Fredericksburg,” Stafford County Sheriff announced. “The suspect has been detained and there is no threat to the community at this time.”
The update was posted around 2:29 p.m. on June 12 as the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the pursuit originating from Fredericksburg.
On June 10 at 5:07 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Webb Drive and Lee Highway in Gainesville for a traffic violation. The driver became agitated, attempted to walk away, and pushed an officer before being secured. No injuries were reported.
Franklin Danilo Corrales Martinez, 37, of Gainesville was arrested and charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, obstruction of justice, and holding an electronic communications device while driving. He was held without bond. Court date pending.
Manassas City Police are investigating an attempted abduction of a 4-year-old girl that happened Sunday evening at Dean Park in the Wellington community.
At about 8:50 p.m. on June 7, two unknown males approached the child and tried to lure her away with candy, according to a police press release. Her 6-year-old sister screamed for their mother, causing the men to flee. The mother gathered her daughters and got help from an off-duty Prince William County police officer at the park entrance.
The torch run is traveling southbound on Richmond Highway (Route 1) this morning, June 5, with law enforcement support in both Spotsylvania and Stafford counties. Motorists should watch for police direction and feel free to cheer on the participants.
“There is no cause for concern. THIS IS A PRIVATE TRAINING EXERCISE,” Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced. “The training will not be open to the public.”
The joint training exercise between the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department will take place today, June 1, as well as June 2, 8 and 9 from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at and around Gayle Middle School. Since the county’s last day of school was Thursday, May 28, the building is currently empty for summer break. Residents may notice an increased presence of public safety vehicles in the area.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 15-year-old Katherine Guevara Tobar, who was last seen at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
She is described as having black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 105 pounds. She may be wearing black sweatpants and a black hoodie.
DUI Crash Leaves Passenger Injured
On May 24 around 1:47 a.m. on Pine View Drive, a driver was arrested after a crash that injured a passenger. Deputies observed signs of impairment including bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol. Two open alcoholic beverages were found near the vehicle. The 25-year-old driver from Fredericksburg was charged with driving under the influence, maiming as a result of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and driving without a license. The passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Five people, including an 18-year-old and four juveniles, face charges after a mob assault on another juvenile in the England Run area of Stafford County.
Deputies responded on May 8, 2026, after camera footage showed four suspects attacking the victim on May 7 around 11 a.m. The assault stemmed from a prior incident. Detectives identified the group, learned firearms were involved, and recovered a gun during a traffic stop and search. The suspects admitted to the assault and robbing the victim of a firearm. A fifth suspect who filmed the incident was later identified and charged.
