Stafford County Sheriff's Office: "CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: Car Legends, 3860 Richmond Highway, 8/13, 5:03 p.m. Stolen Sedan Spotted. Deputy J.L. Jones was traveling on Richmond Highway when he located a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Prince William County earlier in the day. Deputy Jones conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who as it turns out, had a suspended driver’s license. He was detained as an officer from Prince William County responded to their location with warrants in hand for the driver. Custody of the driver was transferred to the Prince William officer, and the driver was issued a summons for driving without a driver’s license."
"DUI: 7-Eleven, 25 Solomon Drive, 8/13, 10:26 p.m. Drunk Driver Detained. Sergeant B.U. Demirci was traveling on Warrenton Road when he observed a vehicle make an improper lane change. Sergeant Demirci conducted a traffic stop, and made contact with the driver who had bloodshot eyes and the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Deputy C.J. Sacke responded to assist and observed the exact signs of intoxication. After conducting field sobriety tests, the driver was placed into handcuffs. He was charged with driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content between .15 and .2. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober."
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Prince William County government offices and facilities will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Still, employees can take unscheduled leave or engage in unscheduled telework due to current weather conditions.
While the county remains open for business, residents are encouraged to check for the latest updates on facility-specific operations by visiting pwcva.gov/emergency.
Some county services may be impacted by the weather. Before visiting a county facility, call ahead or check the county’s website.
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
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