Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says A wanted Manassas man is behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase—hitting speeds of 100 mph—with a woman trapped inside his truck, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Devante R. Payne, 31, was driving a Mitsubishi SUV westbound on I-66 around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when officers with the Blue Ridge Gang and Drug Task Force attempted a traffic stop for improper registration. But instead of pulling over, Payne floored it, sparking a reckless pursuit that reached 100 mph, investigators said. The chase continued onto Leeds Manor Road, whe…
Armed Motorcyclist Hit 88MPH During High-Speed Pursuit In Stafford, Sheriff Says Armed Motorcyclist Hit 88MPH During High-Speed Pursuit In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Armed Motorcyclist Hit 88MPH During High-Speed Pursuit In Stafford, Sheriff Says A Stafford man learned the hard way that speeding past sheriff's deputies with meth, weapons, and a 10-year expired registration is a fast track to jail. Michael Rock, 30, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 25, after leading deputies on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit down Warrenton Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The wild ride started around 3:25 p.m. when a deputy clocked a motorcycle speeding southbound at 88 mph in a 55 mph zone.  Rock weaved through traffic and tried to ditch the deputy, forcing him to end the chase near Village Parkway due to heavy traffic. …
Drunk Driver Barricades Himself, Teen Returns Home Intoxicated In Stafford, Sheriff Says Drunk Driver Barricades Himself, Teen Returns Home Intoxicated In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Drunk Driver Barricades Himself, Teen Returns Home Intoxicated In Stafford, Sheriff Says A Stafford teen picked the worst possible moment to come home after a night out—right in the middle of an active police barricade following a high-speed chase involving a suspected drunk driver, authorities said. The bizarre series of events began around 10:55 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, when a deputy spotted an SUV speeding at more than 85 mph along Richmond Highway near Courage Lane, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, Justin Davis, 42, refused to stop and led deputies on a pursuit onto Telegraph Road before eventually halting at Grassland Court. However, Davis wa…
Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff
Off-Duty Corporal Suspended For DUI In Virginia: Charles County Sheriff A veteran Charles County sheriff's officer is facing scrutiny after being charged with driving while impaired while off duty in Virginia, authorities said. Cpl. Dale Harrison, a 16-year member of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested in Stafford County recently, while driving his personal vehicle, according to Sheriff Troy D. Berry. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 24, Sheriff Berry said that Harrison was immediately suspended with pay upon notifying the agency, per Maryland law. “The Charles County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to transparency and accountability,” Berry sai…
Teen Burglar Popped Up Like 'Whack-A-Mole' Before Arrest Near Stafford Vape Shop, Sheriff Says Teen Burglar Popped Up Like 'Whack-A-Mole' Before Arrest Near Stafford Vape Shop, Sheriff Says
Teen Burglar Popped Up Like 'Whack-a-mole' Before Arrest Near Stafford Vape Shop, Sheriff Says Talk about bad timing. A Stafford County teen picked the worst moment to poke his head out of a vape shop—right as a deputy was rolling by, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The bizarre bust happened around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at Crystal Smoke and Vape along Richmond Highway. Deputies said they were patrolling the area when a glass break alarm went off at the shop, and as they approached, they found the front door completely shattered. Then, like something straight out of a "Whack-A-Mole" game, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said that the suspect’s hea…
DUI Spotsy Driver Slams Pole After 'A Few Shots' At Party, Stafford Sheriff Says DUI Spotsy Driver Slams Pole After 'A Few Shots' At Party, Stafford Sheriff Says
DUI Spotsy Driver Slams Pole After 'A Few Shots' At Party, Stafford Sheriff Says A Spotsylvania man's late-night ride ended in disaster after taking out two mailboxes and slamming into a telephone pole while allegedly driving under the influence, authorities said. The chaotic crash happened around 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, when 33-year-old Bryant Smith lost control of his vehicle in the 300 block of Warrenton Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene and spoke with witnesses who described the Chrysler driver as speeding and weaving between lanes before veering off the road. The out-of-control vehicle struck two mail…
Spotsy Driver Hits 100+ MPH During I-95 Pursuit In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Spotsy Driver Hits 100+ MPH During I-95 Pursuit In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Spotsy Driver Hits 100+ MPH During I-95 Pursuit In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A drunk driver’s high-speed getaway on I-95 ended with a bite—literally—after a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office K-9 took him down following a dangerous pursuit, authorities said. Mike Lazo, 20, of Spotsylvania, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, Feb. 23, after leading deputies on a reckless chase that reached speeds over 100 mph and ended with K-9 Titan sinking his teeth into the suspect’s arm, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The drama began around 2:15 a.m. when deputies were alerted to a reckless, intoxicated driver leaving a disturbance in North Stafford. The…
Maryland Man Hits 90 MPH In Wild Stafford Chase After Bootlegger Binge, Bad U-Turn: Sheriff Maryland Man Hits 90 MPH In Wild Stafford Chase After Bootlegger Binge, Bad U-Turn: Sheriff
Maryland Man Hits 90 MPH In Wild Stafford Chase After Bootlegger Binge, Bad U-Turn: Sheriff A Maryland man’s late-night joyride turned into a high-speed chase after a poorly executed U-turn and a taste for Bootlegger drinks led to a wild pursuit in Stafford County. Millersville resident Cuther Watts II, 38, now faces a laundry list of charges after being busted for speeding, theft, DUI, and unauthorized use of a rental car on Wednesday, Feb. 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The chase kicked off just before midnight when a deputy spotted Watts’ Toyota making a shaky U-turn from the right lane of Richmond Highway—clipping a curb right in front of Jay’s Sports L…
Former Stafford Volunteer Fire Chief Seriously Injured Battling Blaze Former Stafford Volunteer Fire Chief Seriously Injured Battling Blaze
Former Stafford Volunteer Fire Chief Seriously Injured Battling Blaze A beloved former chief with the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department is recovering from severe burns after being injured while battling a structure fire in Louisa County. Lt. John Foster, now with Louisa County Fire and EMS, suffered second- and third-degree burns when conditions inside a burning building rapidly deteriorated during a response on the morning of Friday, Feb. 16. I wanted to share an update for those who may not have heard yet. John was involved in an incident at work and suffered... Posted by Maria Foster on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 According to a GoFundMe page cre…
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Building, Flees Scene In Stafford, Sheriff Says Drunk Driver Crashes Into Building, Flees Scene In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Drunk Driver Crashes Into Building, Flees Scene In Stafford, Sheriff Says A Virginia man’s drunken escapade ended in disaster after a series of clumsy attempts to escape police following a hit-and-run crash, authorities said. King George resident Jose Lopez Lopez, was arrested on multiple charges after crashing his car into a building and leading police on a brief chase before falling repeatedly while trying to flee on foot, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The trouble started around 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, when a deputy responded to reports of a hit-and-run at the Falmouth Shopping Center on Cambridge Street. Investigators said a blue…
Woman Tried To Run Down Partner's Ex Outside Walmart, Stafford Sheriff Says Woman Tried To Run Down Partner's Ex Outside Walmart, Stafford Sheriff Says
Woman Tried To Run Down Partner's Ex Outside Walmart, Stafford Sheriff Says A Stafford woman is facing a host of charges after allegedly ramming another woman’s vehicle, assaulting her, and nearly running her over during a heated confrontation that ended in a Walmart parking lot, authorities said. Rayshon Palmer, 36, was arrested over the weekend after deputies say she attacked her partner’s ex and was later found with suspected cocaine in her possession, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The drama began around noon on on Saturday, Feb. 15 on Stonehaven Drive, where the victim was talking with her former partner, investigators said.  After th…
Spotsy Man Crashes Into Backyard After Missing Turn, Finds Trouble Instead: Stafford Sheriff Spotsy Man Crashes Into Backyard After Missing Turn, Finds Trouble Instead: Stafford Sheriff
Spotsy Man Crashes Into Backyard After Missing Turn, Finds Trouble Instead: Stafford Sheriff A Spotsylvania man ended up in a backyard instead of his destination after barreling straight through a T-intersection and off the road, authorities in Stafford County said. John Woodyard, 27, was arrested early on Thursday, Feb. 13, after deputies say he traveled farther off-road, through a fence, and came to rest in an area yard. The incident began around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday, when deputies responded to an auto accident on Woodford Drive, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said.  Investigators determined Woodyard was eastbound on Primmer House Road when he failed to turn at Leela…