2883 Jefferson Davis Highway, 10/21, 9:59 p.m. On this date, Deputy Martin responded to reports of a driver stopped in the median between the Pizza Hut parking lot and southbound Jefferson Davis Highway.
- Upon arrival, he observed two subjects standing in the roadway.
- One took off running and the other identified himself as a witness.
- The deputy followed the suspect and took him into custody after a brief struggle.
- The suspect was identified as Colby Compton, 32, of Fredericksburg.
- The deputy detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the suspect’s person.
- The suspect admitted to driving and field sobriety tests were conducted.
- The suspect was incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond for driving under the influence third in five years, driving DUI revoked, and obstruction of justice.
Interstate 95, MM 142, 10/21, 3:00 a.m. On this date, Deputy Martin observed a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit.
- He subsequently initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver who was identified as Madeline Quintanilla, 22, of Fredericksburg and the passenger who was identified as Niiadotey Newbold, 24, of Stafford.
- The deputy immediately detected the strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.
- A search of the vehicle yielded a significant amount of marijuana.
- Newbold was taken into custody and incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
- Quintanilla was charged with possession of marijuana and released on a PR bond.
Port Aquia Drive and Jefferson Davis Highway, 10/20, 12:54 a.m. On this date, Deputy Martin responded to reports of a subject asleep behind the wheel. Upon arrival, he observed a vehicle at the intersection that was running and had its lights on.
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