Police Seek Driver Wanted in Fatal Nokesville Crash

Prince William County police are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old Nokesville man in August. Arrest warrants have been issued for James Francis Byrd, 62, of Woodbridge, in connection with the collision on Bristow Road near Windy Hill Drive on August 28, 2023.

Investigators determined that Byrd, the driver of a 2021 Toyota Tundra, had a blood alcohol content above the legal limit at the time of the crash. His vehicle crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a 2003 Lexus GX driven by Thomas Spencer Stark, who later died from his injuries. Byrd sustained minor injuries in the crash.

Police have charged Byrd with involuntary manslaughter related to driving under the influence and DUI. Despite ongoing efforts, authorities have been unable to locate him.

Byrd is described as a 62-year-old Black male, 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 230 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Byrd’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Prince William County Police Department.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Police Investigations and Arrests: Prince William County Incidents

In addition to seeking a suspect in a fatal crash, Prince William County police have reported and made arrests in several other notable incidents:

Attempted Malicious Wounding – Arrest Made

Date: December 17, 2023

Location: Broadstone at River Oaks Apartments, 3100 block of Chesapeake Dr., near Dumfries

• Details: Police responded to a domestic dispute involving a 42-year-old woman and an acquaintance, Derrick Raynaun Jackson. The altercation escalated in the parking lot when Jackson allegedly struck the victim, grabbed her, and drove his vehicle while dragging her a short distance. The victim sustained minor injuries.
• Status: On December 19, Jackson, 42, of Fairfax, turned himself in without incident.
• Charges: Attempted malicious wounding
• Bond: $3,000 secured
• Court Date: Pending

Strong-Arm Robbery

Date: December 19, 2023
Location: ABC store, 2231 Old Bridge Rd., Lake Ridge

• Details: An unidentified suspect entered the store, yelled at an employee, and stole multiple bottles of alcohol before leaving. No injuries were reported.
• Suspect Description: Hispanic male with black hair, a full beard and mustache, wearing all black clothing.
• Status: Investigation ongoing.

Strangulation (Domestic Related) – Arrest Made

Date: December 18, 2023
Location: 1800 block of Giles Ct., Woodbridge

• Details: A verbal altercation escalated between three women and an acquaintance, Luther Stephen Gordon. Gordon allegedly struck two women and strangled a 44-year-old woman, also damaging her phone. Minor injuries were reported.
• Status: Gordon, 46, was arrested at the scene.
• Charges: Strangulation, domestic assault & battery, two counts of assault, and destruction of property.
• Bond: Held without bond
• Court Date: Pending

Suspect in Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders to Authorities

Elijah Musgrove, sought in connection with a shooting in Fredericksburg’s downtown district on December 14, surrendered to authorities on December 19 at the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office in West Virginia.

Musgrove, who had been evading law enforcement, is currently in custody in West Virginia awaiting extradition to Fredericksburg, where the local police department will take over custody and continue the legal process.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities will provide updates as they become available.

The Fredericksburg Police Department extended its gratitude to the law enforcement agencies that assisted in the investigation, including the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, and the sheriff’s offices in Orange County, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Fredericksburg.

Stafford County

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Incidents: December 19

DUI

• Location: Southbound I-95 Exit Ramp to Westbound Garrisonville Road
• Time: 9:57 p.m.
• Details: Deputies responded to a vehicle stopped at an intersection for several light cycles, with the driver appearing asleep. Upon arrival, Deputy S.A. Edwards found an open margarita can in plain view. The driver, showing signs of intoxication, admitted to driving under the influence.
• Outcome: The driver was charged with DUI with a BAC between .15 and .2 and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,000 secured bond.

Larceny

• Location: Victory Lane Auto Service, 3201 Richmond Highway
• Time: 10:25 a.m.
• Details: Staff reported the theft of a Dodge Ram from the property. The vehicle was entered as stolen into a law enforcement database.
• Status: Investigation ongoing.

Public Intoxication

• Location: Walmart, 11 Village Parkway
• Time: 3:53 p.m.
• Details: Deputies responded to reports of a woman running around the parking lot, disrupting traffic. Upon arrival, deputies recognized the suspect from a similar public intoxication incident the day prior.
• Outcome: The woman was charged with public intoxication and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.

Vandalism

• Location: Doria Hill Drive
• Time: 6:42 p.m.
• Details: The victim reported that someone rummaged through his vehicle the previous night. The suspect was described as a white female with a heavy build.
• Status: Investigation ongoing.