Sheriff’s Report: Deputies Crack Down on Animal Cruelty, DUI

Press Release:

ANIMAL CRUELTY:
Grants Court, 10/23, 6:04 p.m. Deputy T.G. Croson responded to an animal cruelty call. The reporting party advised bleach was poured into a fish tank, killing multiple fish and destroying coral. The investigation is ongoing.

DUI:
Amercia’s Best Value Inn, 605 Warrenton Road, 10/23, 9:27 p.m. Deputy R.T. Philippsen responded to a hit and run. Staff advised a guest struck the motel’s staircase with her Volkswagen. Deputy Philippsen made contact with the driver who had signs of intoxication and admitted to chugging a Corona. After conducting field sobriety tests, she was detained. She was charged with driving under the influence, as well as, hit and run. She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,000 secured bond.

LARCENY:
Virginia ABC, 50 North Stafford Complex Center, 10/23, 7:51 p.m. Deputy J.A. Albright responded to a larceny. Staff advised out of all the things to take, a male suspect stole two mini-bottles of Fireball. Deputy Albright was able to identify the suspect and located him later into her shift. He was charged with larceny and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

THREATS:
North Stafford High School, 839 Garrisonville Road, 10/23, 1:15 p.m. Deputy A.N. Taormina was conducting his SRO duties when he was informed of a possible threat. Students were discovered passing a note regarding a threat to the school. The threat was investigated by deputies, school administration, and school security and discovered to not be credible. Out of abundance of caution, additional deputies are patrolling the school.

WARRANT SERVED:
Entrance ramp to Northbound I-95 from Centreport Parkway, 10/23, 7:35 p.m. Detectives with the Special Investigations Unit observed a wanted suspect behind the wheel of a Hyundai. The suspect was wanted through Stafford County for possession of controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and contempt of court. With the assistance of Deputy W.A. Bolinsky, a high-risk stop was conducted and the suspect was detained without incident. He was served on his outstanding warrants and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.