From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office: Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending February 23, 2008:
On February 17, 2008, Deputy C. M. Polliard responded to a trespass complaint in Dawn. After investigating, Leocadio R. Velazquez, 21, of Fredericksburg and Jose A. Norega, 31, of Fredericksburg were both charged with possession of burglary tools, trespassing and grand larceny. Both were ordered held without bond and an arraignment date of February 20, 2008 was set for both.
On February 17, 2008, Deputy W. D. Lipscomb stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. After investigating, Ashley B. Gray, 28, of Bowling Green was charged with driving under the influence. He was ordered held under a $1500 bond and a court date of March 21, 2008 was set.
On February 18, 2008, Deputy C. M. Polliard responded to a dispute in Rappahannock Academy. After investigating, Aaron S. Groover, 28, of no fixed address was charged with trespassing. He was ordered held without bond and an arraignment date of February 20, 2008 was set.
On February 18, 2008, Deputy M. J. O’Connor responded to a disturbance in Rappahannock Academy. After investigating, Jennifer L. Groover, 23, of Rixeytown, VA was charged with malicious wounding. She was ordered held without bond and an arraignment date of February 20, 2008 was set.
On February 19, 2008, Deputy G. J. Hamilton stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. After investigating, Dike L. Walker, 30, of Woodford was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license – 3rd offense. He was ordered held without bond and an arraignment date of February 20, 2008 was set.
On February 20, 2008, Deputy W. D. Lipscomb stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. After investigating, James Brooks, Jr., 42, of Milford was charged with driving on a revoked drivers license – 3rd offense. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and court information was unavailable.
On February 22, 2008, Deputy T. P. Connolly encountered a person in the general district courtroom. Arrested for drunk in public was Kerry L. Emerson, 38, of Frog Level. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of March 21, 2008 was set.
On February 22, 2008, Deputy C. S. Wooldridge stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. After investigating, and with the assistance of Deputy S. Mullane and his canine, Madelyn A. Blue, 42, of Hanover was charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance. She was released on a personal recognizance bond and an arraignment date of February 29, 2008 was set.
On February 23, 2008, Deputy C. S. Wooldridge responded to a domestic in Woodford. After investigating, Timothy J. Spurley, 21, of Woodford was charged with domestic assault. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of Feburary 26, 2008 was set. The following morning, Deputy D. W. Mundie responded to the same residence and charged Spurley with violating a protective order. Bond and court information on this charge were unavailable.
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up
According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 7 drug arrests, 7 domestic violence arrests, and 38 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 154 civil papers, issued 188 traffic summonses, handled 9 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 25 alarm calls, and dealt with 5 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 427 calls for service and handled 1,764 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 33 calls assisting outside agencies and had 225 self initiated calls.