From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office: Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending April 5, 2008:
On March 28, 2008, Major C. S. Moser was contacted in reference to a forged medical note without the Doctor’s permission. After investigating, Frances D. Limberick, 50, of Bowling Green, was charged with forgery and an April 9, 2008 trial date was set.
On March 29, 2008, Sergeant R. L. Hixson stopped a vehicle driven by Brian A. Hill, 27, of Clinton Maryland for weaving and impeding the flow of traffic. After investigating, Mr. Hill was found in possession of marijuana first offense, trial date of May 14, 2008 was set.
On April 1, 2008, Deputy W. D. Lipscomb stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. After investigating, Richard John Pietras, Jr., 23 of Colonial Beach, VA was charged with driving while suspended and possession of marijuana. Trial date of May 16, 2008 was set.
On April 1, 2008 Sergeant R. L. Hixson responded to a domestic which took place in Rappahannock Academy area. After investigating, George Fisher, 61, of Rappahannock Academy was charged assault on a family member. An April 3, 2008 trial was set.
On April 2, 2008, Deputy T. P. Connolly responded to New Baltimore road on a disturbance call. After investigating, Jelonny C. Ross, 25, of Bowling Green was charged with being drunk in public. A May 14, 2008 trial date has been set.
On April 3, 2008, Deputy W. D. Lipscomb stopped a vehicle on Rt. 606, for defective equipment. After investigating, Tracy R. Houston, 46, of Fredericksburg was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and being declared a habitual offender. A May 16, 2008 trial date has been set.
On April 3, 2008, Deputy J. K. Miller, observed a vehicle driven by Michelle Ringler, 37, of Ruther Glen. After investigating, Ms. Ringler was charged with driving while suspended and child endangerment. Two trial dates were set, one on April 7 and the other on April 8, 2008.
On April 4, 2008, School Resource Deputy C. M. Hall is investigating an incident at the Caroline Middle School to which a 14 year old male subject was found in possession of a box cutter. There were no other incidents with this investigation and no further information will be released.
On April 5, 2008, Deputy W. D. Lipscomb stopped a vehicle for two traffic infractions. After investigating, Darwin K. Kenner, 28, of Whitestone was charged with fail to use a turn signal, defective equipment, and driving under the influence.
On April 5, 2008, Deputy C. A. Heywood responded to a Ruther Glen address on a reported domestic disturbance. After investigating, Edward E. Esturiene, 44, of Ruther Glen was charged with being drunk in public and knowingly making a false report as to the commission of a crime to a law enforcement official with the intent to mislead. A May 14, 2008 trial date has been set.
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up
According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 5 drug arrests, 2 driving under the influence arrests, 8 domestic violence arrests, and 76 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 180 civil papers, issued 222 traffic summonses, handled 11 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 24 alarm calls, and dealt with 7 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 411 calls for service and handled 915 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 41 calls assisting outside agencies and had 155 self initiated calls.