From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office: Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending February 9, 2008:
On February 2, 2008, Deputy C. S. Wooldridge made a traffic stop. Upon investigating, Janice E. Harden, 52, of Richmond City was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Chesterfield, and subsequently learned that she was in violation of parole back in Houston Co. GA. She is being held without bond. A February 29, 2008 trial date has been set. Upon further investigation, Tracy Dean Atkins, 42, of Richmond City was found in possession of marijuana. A trial date of February 29, 2008 was set.
On February 3, 2008, a checking detail was conducted at Rt. 301 and New Market Lane. At which time Sgt. S. L. Cary detected an odor associated with marijuana coming from a vehicle. Upon further investigation, Stephen M. Daigneault, 21, of Ayden, NC was charged with possession of marijuana. A March 5, 2008 trial date has been set.
On February 3, 2008, Deputy D. W. Mundie stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation, after investigating, Lauren N. Hefele, 26, of Ruther Glen was charged with Driving under the influence. A $1500 bond was set by the magistrate.
On February 5, 2008, Deputy T. P. Connolly while on patrol drove up on a vehicle that was in the ditch. Upon investigating, Arthur E. Goodall, 69, of Doswell, was charged with Driving Under the Influence. A February 13, 2008 court date has been set.
On February 5, 2008, Deputy C. M. Polliard, stopped a vehicle for speeding 73/55 mph zone. Upon further investigation, Michael Thomas Stephens, 58, of Caret, VA was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. He was held with out bond, an a trial date of March 28, 2008 was set.
On February 7, 2008, Deputy W. D. Lipscomb, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, the driver, Burton Morris, 29, of Doswell was charged with possession of marijuana. A March 21, 2008 court date was set.
On February 8, 2008, Deputy D. W. Mundie, stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Romeo S. Patterson, 31, of Ruther Glen was charged with driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana, and operating a vehicle with an expired state inspection sticker. Trial has been set for March 5, 2008.
On February 8, 2008, Deputy F. L. Brennan was called to investigate a vandalism call. Upon further investigation, Taiyana O. Samuels, 18, of Fredericksburg was arrested on a Felony-Embezzlement Warrant from Spotsylvania County. A trial date of February 19, 2008 has been set in Spotsylvania.
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up
According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 7 drug arrests, 5 domestic violence arrests, 2 D.U.I arrests and 48 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 243 civil papers, issued 243 traffic summonses, handled 6 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 28 alarm calls, and dealt with 3 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 528 calls for service and handled 937 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 17 calls assisting outside agencies and had 285 self initiated calls.