The Stafford Sheriff's Office was called to Historic Port of Falmouth Beach, 401 River Road, on Saturday, August 24, for a report of a drunken man on the public beach.
According to a police report, deputies found the man had White Claw hard seltzer, was charged with public intoxication, and was taken to a jail to sober up. The arrest occurred at 6:38 p.m., police said. County officials have banned alcohol from the popular swimming spot on the Rappahannock River.
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We first told you about the discovery on Friday.
Death Investigation – On July 12 at 3:20PM, officers responded to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) located at 2635 College Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a death. The investigation revealed NVCC police located the personal belongings of an individual, later identified as a 20-year-old man, near a pond and contacted Prince William County police. A short time later, the man’s body was located and recovered from the pond by Fire & Rescue personnel. Preliminarily, there are no signs of foul play in the man’s death. The cause and manner of death is pending by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Meanwhile, a 30-year-old man was shot in Woodbridge yesterday evening.
Shooting Investigation – On July 14 at 6:49PM, officers responded to the Potomac Vista Apartments located in the 14100 block of Bay Vista Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shooting. The investigation revealed a 30-year-old man was shot by an unknown individual during a verbal altercation. The parties separated with the shooter leaving in a vehicle. The man was treated at an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A shell casing was located outside the apartment. No other injuries or property damage were reported.
A brazen morning robbery in Woodbridge
Armed Robbery – On July 13 at 10:37AM, officers responded to investigate a robbery that was reported to have occurred in the area of Henry Ford Way and Mendoza Ln. in Woodbridge (22191) on the evening of July 12. The investigation revealed the victim, a 14-year-old male juvenile, was approached by two masked men who exited a nearby vehicle. During the encounter, one of the men brandished a firearm towards the victim while the other man took the victim’s firearm. The suspects left the area in a sedan driven by an unknown woman. No injuries were reported. The suspects were described as black males, one wearing all black clothing, while the other wore a white t-shirt and black pants.
Burglars shatter glass at Cabela’s in Gainesville.
Attempted Commercial Burglary – On July 12 at 9:10AM, officers responded to Cabela’s located at 5291 Wellington Branch Dr. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate an attempted burglary. Video surveillance revealed at approximately 3:50AM, three masked individuals approached the front of the store before one of the suspects attempted to shatter the front glass window with an unknown object. When the window did not shatter, the suspects got back into their vehicle and left the area. No entry was made into the store and no property was reported missing.
Several people went on a bender on or near the Rappahannock River this weekend, police said.
Falmouth Beach, 7/13, 4:53 p.m. Deputy D.S. Jett observed an intoxicated man on the beach with several empty alcohol containers around him. He was arrested for public intoxication. During the ride to the magistrate, the suspect attempted to bribe the deputy with money to take him home. The 22-year-old man was charged with public intoxication, drinking in public and bribery. He was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.
Pratt Park, 7/13, 9:18 p.m. Deputy S.A. Fulford encountered an intoxicated female on River Road near the park. She was arrested for public intoxication and held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober.
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Stafford County will restart its parking fees program at the Historic Port of Falmouth Park on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
County residents and those from neighboring Fredericksburg city will park for free with a valid ID showing an address. Outsiders will pay $25 to park on Saturdays and Sundays.
The county will collect fees through September 4, 2023.
Stafford instituted the parking fees last summer to help eliminate crowding and parking issues at the park. HPOF is located in the Rappahannock River’s Resource Protect Area. Limited parking helps protect the Chesapeake Bay and Rappahannock River watersheds and makes the park safer for everyone.
Drivers will be asked to show identification to prove residency. Acceptable forms of identification include driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations or military IDs. Residency will be determined by having one of the zip codes located in Stafford County or the City of Fredericksburg. Also, parking eligibility will be determined by the driver’s status alone.
Non-residents will be asked to pay $25 per vehicle by credit card. Cash WILL NOT be accepted. Fishing passes will not count as parking passes for non-residents.
Three parking lots will be available for the park:
- The lot at the park
The gravel lot at the Falmouth Intersection of Route 17 and US Route 1- The lot at the Grizzle Center at 60 Butler Road
- No parking areas include River Road, Gordon Street, Ingleside Drive, Carter Street and Amy’s Café.
- Towing will be strictly enforced.
Governing contractor Harkcon, Inc. opened its headquarters next to the Rappahannock River in Falmouth on April 12, 2023.
The firm is a performance management and technology company providing customized management and technological solutions for the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Defense, and Department of State.
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Visitors to the popular Port of Falmouth Park on the Rappahannock River in Stafford County won't have to pay to park on weekdays this summer.
The Stafford Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure that institutes a $25 parking fee on weekends and holidays. Fees will be collected from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the Monday of Labor Day.
