DUMFRIES, Va. – On August 14, officers arrested three suspects for drug possession after searching and finding heroin inside their parked car at a Days Inn.
Here’s the latest from Prince William police:
Narcotics Investigation – On August 14th, detectives from the Street Crimes Unit stopped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Days Inn located at 16925 Old Stage Rd in Dumfries (22025). During the course of the investigation, detectives discovered narcotics in the vehicle. As a result of a subsequent search, suspected heroin was recovered from the vehicle. Following the investigation, the three occupants of the vehicle were arrested. These arrests were previously held for investigative purposes.
Arrested on August 14th:
Joshua Travis PARKER, 30, of 13500 Wood St in Woodbridge
Charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic
Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: unavailable
Dawn Michele HEISLER, 28, of 13500 Wood St in Woodbridge
Charged with possession of a schedule I or II narcotic and possession of controlled paraphernalia
Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: unavailable
Tabitha Jean CLEARWATER, 31, of 903 Wingfield Rd in Woodbridge
Charged with possession of controlled paraphernalia
Court date: October 10, 2014 | Bond: unavailable
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