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“Scams like these play on the victim’s emotions and demand they be quick or face legal action. As a reminder, no law enforcement agency, including the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, will demand money over the phone. We also do not accept Bitcoin as any kind of payment in any matters. If you are ever unsure about the sincerity of a call from someone posing as a deputy, hang up and call us directly. We will be able to properly inform you if you are wanted.”


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Stafford County Sheriff’s Department:“On January 2 at approximately 7:58 a.m. Communications Officers received a call from someone advising they had just been stabbed. Due to the nature of the call, deputies quickly responded to the Shelton Knolls Subdivision. When deputies arrived, they observed two males holding another down. Deputies took over the scene by detaining the suspect, providing first aid to the victim, and uncovering what occurred.”

“It was discovered the suspect, Randull Washington Jr., was upset due to a family matter and began making threats. An argument escalated into a fight between Washington Jr. and another family member. The victim attempted to intervene in the altercation when Washington Jr. stabbed him in the back of the neck. Both the family member and victim were able to disarm Washington Jr. and hold him down until deputies arrived.”


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“Park Ridge Subdivision, 1/3, 12:03 a.m. Deputy P.J. Leon responded to a disturbance. A neighbor advised he believed a juvenile party was occurring. When Deputy Leon arrived and looked through the open door, he observed a party much like a scene from the movie Sixteen Candles, complete with beer pong, marijuana, and juveniles. Criminal complaints for unlawful possession of alcohol and underage possession of marijuana were filed for the juvenile hosting the party at his residence. The other 12 party goers were turned over to a responsible guardian.”

“Target, 1090 Stafford Market Place, 1/2, 3:17 p.m. Deputy X.D. Bates responded to a larceny. Staff advised two individuals stole approximately $800 worth of items. They further advised both suspects have been seen stealing from other Targets in the area. Deputy Bates was able to identify both suspects and warrants will be obtained.”


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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

“Intersection of Warrenton Road and Melchers Drive, 12/25, 3:10 p.m. Deputy C.T. Richardson responded to an indecent exposure call. The caller advised they observed what they thought to be two people having sex in a Prius. When Deputy Richardson arrived on scene, he observed a female bottomless shaking her hips towards Warrenton Road. After putting her clothes back on, she attempted to leave despite being informed she was detained. Deputy Richardson observed several signs of her being under the influence. While before the magistrate, the suspects less than cooperative behavior continued when she assaulted a jail staff member. She was charged with indecent exposure, public intoxication, obstruction of justice, and assault and battery on jail staff. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.”


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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “A repeat trespasser was discovered to be trespassing once again and attempted to avoid his fate. On December 22nd at approximately 8:13 p.m. Deputy X.D. Bates was in the area of Garrison Woods when he observed Trevor Sutphin, 23, of Orange, driving a vehicle. Deputy Bates was familiar with Sutphin and knew he was trespassed from the area.”

“Deputy Bates began following the vehicle when he observed him make several traffic infractions. As the vehicle entered Northbound I-95, Deputy Bates turned on his emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. While Sutphin pulled over, it wouldn’t take him long to jump out of the vehicle and flee into the woods. A perimeter was established, but deputies were unable to locate him.”


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“Ulta Beauty, 1150 Stafford Market Place, 12/20, 2:13 p.m. Deputy J.L. Jones responded to a larceny. Staff advised two suspects, who they had seen shoplifting previously, had once again returned to do just that. The suspects left with approximately $3,500 worth of items.”

“Kohl’s, 1220 Stafford Market Place, 12/20, 4:07 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn and Deputy A.T. Leckemby responded to a shoplifting in progress. Staff advised they were watching two suspects actively stealing. Deputy Vaughn made contact with the female and recovered the stolen items from her. Deputy Leckemby made contact with the male, who attempted to flee on foot a short distance before he was promptly stopped. The stolen items he had were recovered and it was discovered he was wanted out of Spotsylvania. The female was charged with larceny and was released by the magistrate on personal recognizance. The male was charged with larceny, served on his outstanding warrant, and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.”


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“This is still an active investigation, and we do not currently have any further information to release. Out of respect for the family and their request, the victim’s name will not be released at this time,” sheriff’s spokesman Ryan Wilbur told us.

A string of questions we sent to the department about this story have gone unanswered.


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