Police Beat for Stafford County Sun

Canadian man arrested for child porn

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:14:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Richard John Doucet, of LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, has been charged with one count of attempted indecent liberties, one count of the use of an electronic communications device to solicit a juvenile and two counts of distribution of child pornography, reported the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office in a press release Monday.

Police briefs

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:18:00 EDT

STAFFORD — With the help of a K-9 deputy, a wanted man was arrested by Stafford deputies May 2, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on May 8.

Police blotter

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:12:00 EDT

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from May 5-12:

Police briefs

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:02:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Four local males were arrested following a robbery near Village Parkway on April 29, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on May 1.

Police blotter

Wed, 07 May 2008 17:37:00 EDT

The following is taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 28-May 5:

Murder victims’ neighbors shocked

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:17:00 EDT

STAFFORD — The woman who was sexually involved with a man who shot his two children, their mother and then himself was shocked when told of the incident by the media Tuesday afternoon.

Four dead in Falmouth murder-suicide

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT

FALMOUTH — A quiet trailer park on U.S. 1 became the scene of a murder investigation Monday night when Stafford County Sheriff’s Office deputies found four people dead, including two small children.

Police briefs

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:22:00 EDT

BEREA — Two motorcycles were stolen from the Biohazard Custom Motorcycle Shop on Commerce Parkway between April 27-28, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on Tuesday.

Police blotter

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:03:01 EDT

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 21-28:

Dealer: Car stolen from AutoQuest

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:14:00 EDT

STAFFORD - A 1997 green Lincoln Mark VIII sedan was stolen from Auto Quest at 3341 Jefferson Davis Hwy., between April 19 and 21.

One arrested, one at large in vandalisms

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:05:00 EDT

STAFFORD - One suspect has been arrested and one is still at large in the case of 10 vandalized cars in the Austin Ridge subdivision April 2, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on Monday.

Man turns himself in after stabbing

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:43:00 EDT

BEREA — A man sought over a stabbing at a Holly Corner Road business turned himself into the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon, reported the office’s Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on Monday

Police seek help with garbage vandalism, robbery case

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:39:00 EDT

STAFFORD — Stafford County Crime Solvers is now offering a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment regarding vandalism in Stafford County.

Stafford man indicted in fatal accident

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:05:00 EDT

STAFFORD — A Stafford man was indicted this week on charges stemming from a November fatal car accident in Manassas.

Fugitive caught after four-week run

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:57:00 EDT

STAFFORD — A 26-year-old fugitive who was on the run from authorities since March has been caught near the scene of the crime.

Police Blotter

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:23:00 EDT

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 7-13

Man arrested for first-degree murder

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:52:01 EDT

STAFFORD — Stafford authorities have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man for the murder of a Stafford County man.

Trash trucks vandalized

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:36:00 EDT

Ten trash trucks belonging to Shifflett’s Trash Service were vandalized late last week, prompting Stafford County investigators to search for the perpetrator.

Stafford man faces 22 charges in attempted carjacking

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:58:00 EDT

FREDERICKSBURG — A Stafford man has been arrested and faces 22 charges in an attempted carjacking that occurred Monday evening on River Road.

Police Briefs

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:25:00 EDT

FALMOUTH —The Handy Mart at 1001 Forbes St. was robbed at about 9 p.m. on April 4, according to information released by Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.

Virginia fugitive search ends in Texas

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:41:00 EDT

RICHMOND — The search for a southwest Virginia man accused of shooting a Virginia State Police trooper has come to an end.

Arrest made in I-64 sniper shootings

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:03:00 EDT

CHARLOTTESVILLE - At least one person has been arrested in connection with the Interstate 64 shootings that injured two motorists yesterday morning, a police source told Media General News Service today.

Teen gets 10 years for murder

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - A Stafford teen was sentenced in Prince William Circuit Court late last week to 10 years in prison for a 2006 murder in the Manassas area.

More than 30 arrested in raid

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:03:00 EDT

WOODBRIDGE - A little more than 30 Latin America nationals are undergoing removal proceedings following raids at two work sites in the Manassas area early Monday morning.

Police Blotter

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office from March 17-24

Police search for man who eluded police

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Police are searching for a 26-year-old Stafford County man wanted on multiple charges including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, eluding a felony, reckless driving, obstruction of justice and driving without a license.

Police blotter

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:03:00 EDT

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office from March 10-17:

Man jailed for clubbing auto customer

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - William Mitchell, 40, of Stafford County, was charged with maliciously wounding a 66-year-old man Tuesday, according to Bill Kennedy, public information officer for the Stafford County Sheriffs Office.

Abducted 8-year-old returned home, mother charged

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - The search for 8-year-old Jacob McHale, of Stafford, ended Monday as county detectives recovered the child and arrested his mother for abduction, assault and battery, conspiracy and child neglect.

Boy returned after abduction

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Eight-year-old Jacob McHale, allegedly abducted by his mother and two men, was returned his grandparents and is in good condition.

Abduction suspect turns himself in, police locate car

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Varun Sethi, 24, a third suspect in the abduction and disappearance of 8-year-old Jacob McHale, has turned himself over to authorities.

Police search for abducted boy

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT

The Stafford County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of an 8-year-old boy who was abducted last night.

Eight-year-old abducted from Stafford home

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - The Stafford County Sheriff's Office has reported the abduction of eight-year-old Jacob McHale of Stafford County, by his mother and her boyfriend.

Correctional officer arrested on sex charges

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:03:00 EDT

STAFFORD - The Stafford County Sheriff's Office has arrested Richard Zacofsky, of Stafford, on charges of carnal knowledge, forcible sodomy and threat and intimidation of a female inmate at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where Zacofsky worked as a corrections officer.

Teacher faces additional sex charges

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:02:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Two additional alleged female victims have come forward to accuse Manassas City schoolteacher and Stafford resident Ted Thomas Johnson, 48, of sexual abuse.

Police Blotter

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:02:01 EDT

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office from Feb. 18-25.

Teen arrested in armed robbery

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:02:00 EDT

STAFFORD - A 17-year-old Stafford resident has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place Jan. 31 in Stafford County, according to the local sheriff's office.

Teacher arrested for child sexual assault

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:02:00 EDT

STAFFORD - Manassas City schoolteacher Ted Thomas Johnson, 48, of 3 Horsepen Run Road in Stafford County is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail for the attempted sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.

Man wanted in Central Park murder

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:01:00 EDT

FREDERICKSBURG - The Fredericksburg Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in finding the primary suspect from a Saturday morning homicide.

Man captured after robbing senior

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:01:00 EDT

NORTH STAFFORD - A 22-year-old Fredericksburg man was arrested Monday for stealing a senior citizen's purse as she left the Sun Trust Bank on Garrisonville Road.