On March 20, 2017, at approximately 11:54 PM, Deputy W.C. Betush was stopped in the parking lot of 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway when a Honda CRV pulled into the lot and parked approximately 10 feet away from his marked cruiser. Deputy Betush felt that the subject was possibly in need of assistance and he exited his cruiser in order to speak with the driver. The Honda’s driver, a male subject, kept his window up, put his vehicle in park and exited the vehicle. The male began to walk towards Deputy Betush, all the while placing his hands in and out of his pockets.

During this time period, Deputy J.A. Mangan circled into the parking lot and exited his patrol car. Deputy Betush commanded the subject to show his hands while the male continued in his attempt to get closer to the Deputy. The male appeared dazed, was mumbling and stated he had nothing to lose. Deputy Betush gave multiple commands for the male to show his hands. When the male removed his hands from his pockets, both fists were clinched. At this time Deputy Betush and Deputy Mangan took control of the male subject and placed him in handcuffs.

The male was identified as Arman Chowdhury. Mr. Chowdhury was searched and a pair of household scissors was recovered from his person. Mr. Chowdhury stated to law enforcement and again to the magistrate, that he wanted to use the scissors to stab a deputy in the neck. Mr. Chowdhury added if he was released from custody he would attempt to do it again.

Arman Masud Chowdhury, age 28 of Kirby Lane in Stafford VA, was charged with two counts of Attempted Malicious Wounding of Law Enforcement. He was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond.

On March 21, 2017, at approximately 7:09 PM, Deputy C.N. Mireles responded to a larceny at the Rite Aid located at 1095 International Parkway. When he arrived he met the loss prevention officer who advised a store employee, Tyra Powell, had been making suspicious returns of store merchandise. The loss prevention officer stated Ms. Powell would ring up a cash sale and if the customer failed to take the receipt, would use it to fictitiously return the item and pocket the cash. These returns had occurred as many as nine times on eight different days in March.

Ms. Powell was further accused of consuming multiple food items from the store without paying for them. After these assertions were made, Deputy Mireles interviewed Ms. Powell who admitted to all of the accusations.

Tyra Jean Powell, age 18 of Shasta Place in Stafford VA, was charged with nine counts of Embezzlement, two counts of shoplifting and nine counts of Obtaining Money by False Pretense. She was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

On March 6, 2017, Deputy J.W. Hutcheson responded to a breaking and entering on Blair Road where he met a victim who explained that his Mercury 25 HP boat motor had been stolen. The motor was valued at $4500, and the victim kept it in a secured shed. Nothing else appeared to be missing. Deputy Hutcheson obtained the serial number for the motor, and the investigation began.

On March 8, Property and Pawn Specialist W.A. Emond checked local pawn shops for stolen merchandise and discovered that the stolen motor had been obtained by a local shop. Mr. Emond was told by the shop’s management that the motor had been sold the day prior. Based on the information provided by the Sheriff’s Office the pawn shop retrieved the item, and it was returned to the rightful owner.

Detective T. A. Covington was investigating the theft and met with pawn shop management. He was advised that two subjects had been involved in the transaction. A male, later identified as Jacob Powell, had originally brought the motor in to see how much money it might bring. Later in the day, Mr. Powell returned to the pawn shop accompanied by another male subject. The other male completed the transaction because Mr. Powell stated that he did not have his identification with him.

During the investigation, both men were identified, and it was quickly discovered that Jacob Powell was the son of the man who owned the boat motor. As other evidence was collected, it was revealed that Mr. Jacob Powell had recently pawned a leaf blower at the same establishment. When his father was contacted by Detective Covington, it was confirmed that he was also missing his leaf blower.

Detective Covington was provided contact information for Mr. Jacob Powell. The detective made contact with the suspect who advised, on two separate occasions, that he would turn himself into the authorities. The suspect failed to materialize. Detective Covington worked through names of known associates and friends, performed surveillance on his last known residence, and visited convenience stores that he frequented.

Jacob Powell was arrested on March 23, 2017, at approximately 11:00 AM in the area of 300 Chatham Heights Road. Mr. Powell, age 30 of Acree Avenue in Spotsylvania, VA, was charged with Grand Larceny. Other charges are anticipated as the investigation continues. Mr. Powell is incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond.

On March 23, 2017, at approximately 11:45 AM, Fredericksburg Motor Sports alerted the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office of a female who was attempting to purchase a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) while using another person’s identity. Detective Ed McCullough and Detective Robert Firkin were assigned to the investigation.

The detectives learned that a finance company used by Fredericksburg Motor Sports, alerted the business that a female from North Carolina had applied online for credit to purchase a UTV. When researched, it was discovered that the same identification was used to purchase an ATV in North Carolina, earlier in the month. The store had advised that the female subject, having completed the application, was in a U-Haul planning to pick up the vehicle from the dealership that afternoon.

The detectives positioned themselves as customers in the dealership and observed a male and female arrive in a U-Haul truck at approximately 2:45 PM. The female came inside and met with the sales representative while the male stayed with the truck. The detectives witnessed the female fraudulently sign the paperwork and upon doing so, placed her under arrest and detained the male driver.

The female, identified as Jessica Hunt, confessed to using fake identification in an attempt to purchase the UTV. The male driver was subsequently interviewed by the detectives and identified as David Brown. Mr. Brown confessed to limited knowledge of the attempted fraud. The pair had successfully completed two other fraudulent ATV/UTV transactions in Wilmington and High Point, North Carolina.

Jessica Hunt age 32 of Lumberton NC, was charged with Forging Public Records, Identity Fraud, and two counts of Obtaining Money/Goods by False Pretenses. David Brown, age 70 of Fayetteville, NC, was charged with Attempting to Obtain Money/Goods by False Pretenses and Conspiracy to Obtain Money/Goods by False Pretense. Both were incarcerated in the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

On March 25, 2017, at approximately 8:20 PM, patrol deputies responded to an assault in-progress outside a residence on Cynthia’s Place. While en route, patrol units were informed that a male was assaulting a female in the parking lot and had pointed a handgun at her head.

Upon arrival, deputies were advised that the couple involved in the assault had re-entered a nearby apartment. Deputy K.J. Simpson knocked loudly at the apartment door. After multiple attempts, a female responded holding a juvenile. Deputy Simpson asked to enter the residence to determine if the male with the gun was inside, the female denied him access. The female and her child were asked to step away from the front door for their safety, to which she complied. The female subject stated that she had a fight with her boyfriend, whom she refused to identify, and further stated that no gun was involved. Patrol units knocked loudly at the door and announced their presence. A male subject emerged from the backroom as he announced, “I’m coming out!”, he was taken into custody without incident.

Within the apartment the strong odor of marijuana was present. Deputies observed a digital scale with a white powdery substance and other drug paraphernalia in plain view. Narcotics detectives responded with a search warrant and numerous evidentiary items were seized.

Alonzo Devon White, age 27 of Lee Hill in Spotsylvania, VA was charged with Assault & Battery/Family Member, Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Weapon Possession by a Felon and Possession of a Firearm while in the Possession of Drugs. He was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and held on no bond.

Sarah Lewis, age 27 of Cynthia’s Place in Stafford, VA was charged with Assault & Battery/Family Member and Obstruction of Justice. Ms. Lewis was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1,000 secured bond.

On March 27, 2017, at approximately 11:34 PM, patrol units responded to a domestic dispute at the Spring Lake Motel located at 3817 Jefferson Davis Highway. While en route to the disturbance, the deputies were informed that a male subject had fired a weapon inside one of the apartments and a physical description was provided.

As patrol units arrived on scene, Deputy D.G. French and First Sergeant D.F. Purcell observed a male who matched the suspect’s description standing near Jefferson Davis Highway at the entrance of the parking lot. The male subject, who appeared to be very unsteady on his feet, was given commands over the loudspeaker of Deputy French’s patrol car. As the subject moved from the shoulder of the roadway into the highway, deputies were able to act quickly and take him into custody without further incident.

The subject, who was later identified as Robert Denardi, was subsequently searched and no weapons were found on his person. Deputies then interviewed witnesses and were advised that an argument had occurred and during the exchange, an assault had taken place and a handgun had been discharged multiple times inside the apartment. A search of Mr. Denardi’s apartment revealed multiple shell casings on the floor, several bullet holes in the wall, and one bullet hole through the front window which exited the apartment and struck the wind shield of a vehicle parked directly outside.

Robert Steven Denardi, age 32 of Jefferson Davis Highway, was charged with Discharge of a Firearm in an Occupied Dwelling, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Brandishing a Firearm, Assault and Battery, two counts of Destruction of Property and Public Intoxication.

On March 27, 2017, at approximately 5:22 PM, Deputy A.I. Assur was assisting a Walmart loss prevention officer in locating a shoplifting suspect in the Washington Square Plaza parking lot. While patrolling the parking lot on foot, Deputy Assur walked up on a vehicle that was occupied by three subjects; a female driver, a front seat male passenger and a back seat male passenger. Once at the driver’s door window, Deputy Assur observed the female driver attempting to conceal a syringe down the front of her pants.

Deputy Assur instructed the driver to place her hands on the steering wheel. At this time, the female disobeyed the command and began to drive away. First Sergeant C.L. Cain had arrived on scene a few moments earlier and used his patrol vehicle to block the car from proceeding further.

Once the vehicle was stopped, all three subjects were ordered to show their hands. The three subjects failed to follow commands as they continued making furtive movements in an attempt to hide contraband.

All three subjects were removed from the vehicle, detained and a search was conducted. A female deputy responded to the scene to conduct the search of the female driver. Based on the evidence recovered in the search and information provided during the interview, all three subjects were placed under arrest.

Dominic Kentrell Brown, age 36 of Plank Road in Spotsylvania, VA, was charged with Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of Paraphernalia. Jennifer Lynn Jewell, age 25 of Partlow Road in Spotsylvania, VA, was charged with Possession of Controlled Substances and Possession of Paraphernalia. Bobby Eugene Goss, age 20 of Parlow Road in Spotsylvania VA was charged with public intoxication.

On March 28, 2017, at approximately 1:22 PM, Deputy J.R. Scott was traveling southbound on Interstate 95 when he observed a gray Toyota Tundra maneuvering quickly between three lanes of heavy traffic. The driver of the Toyota was traveling at a high rate of speed and neglected to use his turn signal while changing lanes. Deputy Scott initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Stephen Carter. Mr. Carter was extremely anxious and visibly shaking as Deputy Scott began to ask him about his driving behavior. Based upon this suspicious behavior Deputy Scott requested assistance from Deputy S.T. Myers and his K-9 partner, “Khaos”. K-9 “Khaos” positively alerted on the vehicle for the presence of narcotics.

Upon searching the vehicle, Deputy Scott and other members of the Sheriff’s Office Special Problems Unit recovered over twelve grams of heroin, a digital scale and other paraphernalia.

Stephen Don Carter, age 43 of The Vance Way in Stafford, VA, was taken into custody and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. He was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and is being held with no bond.

Two Stafford County public service events will run concurrently on Saturday, April 8th. The Spring Shredding Event sponsored by Stafford County Crime Solvers will be held from 8:00 AM – Noon at the Humphrey Building (Public Safety Facility) located at 1225 Courthouse Road. A Rabies Clinic will also be held in the parking lot of the Gordon Government Center located at 1300 Courthouse Road. The clinic will begin at 8:30 AM and continue until noon.

Shredding Event – The event is sponsored by Stafford County Crime Solvers. This easy and convenient drive-thru event is the perfect way to destroy sensitive documents, old bank statements, tax records, etc. A contribution of $5 per box will benefit the good work that Stafford County Crime Solvers in our community.

Rabies Clinic – The clinic is sponsored by the Stafford County Animal Shelter. Two veterinarians who practice locally will donate their time to dispense the rabies vaccines. Dr. Hurley with White Oak Animal Hospital and Dr. Kennedy with Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital will be “on-call” in the Government Center parking lot all morning. Pre-registration is strongly recommended as there are a limited number of vaccines. Register online thru Monday, April 3, at 4:00 PM at www.StaffordCountyVA.gov/rabiesclinic. After that time, register in person at the Stafford County Treasurer’s Office in the Gordon Government Center. The cost is $7 per vaccine. On the day of the rabies clinic bring a copy of your pet’s shot record. Without that record, your pet can only receive a one-year vaccine. For more information call 540-658-7387 (Call T-Fri 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM and Sat. 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Appropriately sized social media images are attached as well as event flyers.

On March 31, 2017, at approximately 9:01 PM, Deputy A. I. Assur was patrolling near the Valero located at 620 Cambridge Street when he observed a van backed into a parking space at the rear of the business. As Deputy Assur approached the van, he observed that it was occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. Deputy Assur noticed the male driver was making furtive movements toward the floorboard of the vehicle. The male driver and the female passenger were identified, and a four-year-old male juvenile was also observed on the backseat of the van.

Deputy Assur asked the male and female if they had anything illegal in their van or on their person to which they stated, “no.” The male and female then agreed to a consent search of the van. Upon searching the van, Deputy Assur looked under a sweatshirt, found on the passenger’s seat, and discovered two “loaded,” uncapped syringes. The female subject acknowledged that the syringes contained heroin. A family member responded and took custody of the child.

Jessica Ann Greene, age 32 and Robert Lee Jett, Jr, age 34; both of Tetotum Road in King George, VA, were charged with Child Endangerment, Possession of Controlled Paraphernalia and Possession of Controlled Substances. They were incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $1500 secured bond.

On March 30, 2017, at approximately 11:09 PM, Deputy C. L. Smith responded to a Hit and Run near the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Foreston Woods Drive. A male subject at the scene stated a white Ford Expedition had struck his vehicle from behind as he was attempting to turn onto Jefferson Davis Highway from Foreston Woods Drive. The uninjured victim explained he could see headlights rapidly approaching in his rearview mirror. After the impact, he exited his vehicle to assess the damage and attempt to speak with the driver, but the driver did not acknowledge him. The victim was able to provide law enforcement with a detailed description of the driver as well as the Ford Expedition that fled the scene. The victim also used his cell phone to take a photo of the Ford’s license plate before it pulled away and continued north on Jefferson Davis Highway.

A BOL was provided and at approximately 11:38 PM the vehicle was located parked on the shoulder of the road on Interstate 95 at the 142 mile marker. When Deputy Smith arrived, he observed a male matching the description of the suspect asleep inside the Ford. Once contact was made with the driver, he provided a false name to the deputy. The male subject had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from his person and his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The vehicle’s inspection sticker was also proven to be fictitious. The male subject was then transported to Stafford Hospital for a blood/alcohol test.

Francisco Antonio Fuentes- Blandin, age 37 of Maple Drive in Stafford, VA, was charged with Driving Under the Influence, DUI – Third or Subsequent Offense, Driving after Forfeiture of License, Hit and Run, False Identification to Law Enforcement and No Inspection Sticker. He was incarcerated without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

On April 9, 2017, Deputy C.N. Mireles and Deputy K.J. Simpson responded to the Clarion Inn, located at 564 Warrenton Road, to serve a warrant. Upon arrival, the deputies entered the side door of the hotel lobby and observed a male subject matching the suspect’s description in the lobby. The subject saw law enforcement, immediately rose to his feet and fled out the front door.

Both deputies pursued the suspect on foot as he ran through the Clarion Hotel’s parking lot, across U.S. Route 17, into another parking lot, and through the breezeway of the Super 8 Motel. The subject then veered into the woods behind the motel. The pursuit continued through the woods, over a small creek, through thorny vines and thick entanglements. After several hundred yards Deputy Mireles was able to bring the subject to the ground. After a brief struggle, the subject was taken into custody. He then provided deputies with incorrect identification.

Timothy Terrence Bell, Jr., age 25 of no fixed address, was charged with Resisting Arrest and False Identification to Law Enforcement. He was served with multiple felony warrants from Fredericksburg. Mr. Bell is incarcerated at the Rappahannock Jail on no bond.

On April 8, 2017, at approximately 12:25 AM, Deputy K.J. Simpson and Deputy W.C. Betush responded to a domestic dispute on Cynthias Place. The deputies approached the residence and knocked on the apartment door. A male subject calmly answered the door, took two steps toward Deputy Simpson and punched him in the face with a closed fist.

Deputy Betush attempted to arrest the subject who resisted. Deputy Simpson successfully deployed his Taser and the subject was subdued and taken into custody. The subject declined medical attention. Deputy Simpson was evaluated and released by medical personnel.

Adrian Blue Dameron, age 28 of Cynthias Place in Stafford, VA, was charged with Assault and Battery of a Police Officer, Assault and Battery of a Family Member and Obstructing Justice. He was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and held on no bond.

On April 10, 2017, at approximately 4:15 PM, Sergeant J.L. Rakoczy responded to assist rescue in the 500 block of White Oak Road. Upon arrival, he was advised by rescue personnel that a female in their care was in possession of narcotics. Sergeant Rakoczy identified the subject as Cullen Jones and retrieved a baggie containing a white powdery substance.

Sergeant Rakoczy then interviewed a witness who stated she had been a passenger in Ms. Jones’ vehicle. The witness explained how Ms. Jones was pulling out of her driveway when she started to seize up and then pass out. The passenger steered the car safely to the side of White Oak Road and then called for medical assistance. Sergeant Rakoczy also spoke with Ms. Jones who admitted that the substance contained in the baggie was cocaine. Narcotics Detectives responded to the scene and conducted a search of the residence where marijuana and other paraphernalia were also recovered.

Ms. Jones was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation where she was treated and released.

Cullen Rae Jones, age 40 of White Oak Road in Stafford, VA, was charged with Possession of Controlled Substances, Possession of Marijuana, Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Controlled Paraphernalia and No Driver’s License. She was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $3000 secured bond

The Stafford Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating larcenies from vehicles, burglaries from garages and stolen vehicles occurring recently in North Stafford neighborhoods.

Beginning in the late evening of Tuesday, April 11th and continuing in the early morning of Wednesday, April 12th the Embrey Mill neighborhood was the target of criminal activity. Several vehicles and garage break-ins occurred, and a vehicle was taken. Weapons, prescriptions, credit cards and cash were also stolen. These incidents were concentrated in the 400 block of Alder Drive. If residents of the area, shown on the map below, have security videos; the Sheriff’s Office is eager to view any footage in the Tuesday-Wednesday time frame.

In the early morning hours of Thursday, April 13th the Hampton Oaks neighborhood was similarly preyed upon. Again, the Sheriff’s Office is eager to view any residential security camera footage in the area mapped below. Three suspects were observed in the Hampton Oaks area of Old English Way and Arbor Lane. All were described as Hispanic juveniles, approximately 5’4” tall, weighing 120 lbs., with a thin build. The three were approximately 16-18 years of age. Two suspects had on black jackets and had short black hair. The third suspect was wearing a red athletic jacket and had black wavy hair and heavy eyebrows. One of the suspects in the black jackets had a purple cast on his right arm.

Anyone with security video footage or information on suspicious activity is asked to contact Detective McCullough at 540-658-4102. Stafford Crime Solvers is sharing resources with this investigation. Crime doesn’t pay – but Crime Solvers does. Contact Crime Solvers (where callers may remain anonymous) at 540-659-2020 or TEXT “Stafford” + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

The public is reminded that burglars will seize the opportunity to enter unlocked vehicles. Don’t make your car an easy target by leaving your doors unlocked.

• Always lock your doors.
• Spare car keys should not be stored in or on your car; thieves know where to look.
• Don’t forget to close windows and sunroofs.
• Consider installing a car alarm or security device and place anti-theft stickers on your vehicle.

On April 16, 2017, at approximately 9:30 PM, while traveling southbound on Warrenton Road, Deputy W.J. McWaters observed a vehicle, with expired temporary tags, enter South Gateway Drive. While running the tag, he learned that the registered owner of the vehicle was a female who was wanted for failure to appear in court on a traffic offense.

The vehicle, a black Ford, was being driven by a male subject and pulled into the McDonald’s parking lot. Deputy McWaters saw a female exit the vehicle and subsequently enter the McDonalds. After a brief stay in the restaurant, she returned to the Ford. Deputy McWaters then approached and identified her as the wanted subject.

The female, identified as Laquaisha Lajuan Tinch, was advised by the deputy that she had an active warrant in Stafford. She stated that she did not and to get away from her. As Deputy McWaters began to take Ms. Tinch into custody, she attempted to pull away and protest very loudly. She was escorted to the patrol car and placed in the backseat where she continued to curse and kick wildly. As Deputy McWaters began to fasten the seat belt, Ms. Tinch kicked him, as well.

Laquaisha Lajuan Tinch, of Hidden Spring Drive in Manassas, VA., was charged with Assault on Law Enforcement and served with the outstanding Capias. She is held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond.

On April 15, 2017, at approximately 12:12 AM Deputy C.L. Smith observed a silver Kia with a defective brake light traveling on Parkway Blvd. Deputy Smith ran the tag and discovered the registered owner of the Kia, identified as Jason Swanwick, was currently wanted out of Stafford and Loudon Counties. A male subject was driving the vehicle and pulled to a stop on Whitson Ridge Drive. Deputy Smith exited his patrol vehicle, advised the male of the defective brake light, and asked for his driver’s license.

The driver stated he did not have his license or any identification with him. He provided a name and birthdate to Deputy Smith but stated that he didn’t know his social security number. He also stated that the vehicle belonged to his roommate Jason. Deputy Smith expressed disbelieve at the validity of the information provided. The driver appeared very nervous as Deputy Smith continued to receive conflicting statements about the vehicle’s ownership and registration. After additional dialogue, the matter was resolved when the driver admitted his true identity.

Jason Richard Swanwick of Sweetwater Court in Stafford, VA., was charged with Falsely Identifying Self to Law Enforcement, Identity Theft to Avoid Arrest and was served with warrants for Felony Hit and Run, Embezzlement and two additional charges from Loudon County.