Category: Caroline County

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

On September 14, 2008, Deputy G.W. Honeycutt stopped Robert W. Williams, Jr., 52, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Williams was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Reckless Driving by Speed 58/35. During this incident Lt. J.H. Crowder observed marijuana in Williams’ vehicle and subsequently charged Williams with Possession of Marijuana. He was held on a $1,500 secured bond and a court date of September 19, 2008 was set.

On September 14, 2008, Deputy P.E. Ford responded to Ruther Glen for a trespassing call. After investigating, Herbert R. Coleman, 47, of Ruther Glen was charged with trespassing. Coleman was also served with an outstanding capias out of Caroline County. He was held on a $3,000 secured bond and a court date of September 16, 2008 was set.

On September 14, 2008, Deputy F.L. Brennan responded to Rappahannock Academy for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation Lewis R. Nestor, 41, of Elkridge, Maryland was charged with Domestic Assault. He has a pending court date in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

On September 14, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller responded to Ruther Glen for a disorderly subject. Upon investigating, Adam Villaronga, 35, of Ruther Glen was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of November 17, 2008 was set.

On September 15, 2008, Deputy S. Mullane stopped Letitia D. Baylor, 30, of Bowling Green, for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Baylor was charged with Driving Suspended and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana. She was ordered held without bond and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

On September 15, 2008, Deputy C.M. Polliard stopped Tyrone R. Burruss, 49, of Ruther Glen. Upon further investigation, Burruss was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was held on a $1,000 secured bond and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

On September 16, 2008, Sgt. R.L. Hixson stopped Kevin B. L. Brown, 50, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Brown was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2^nd offense in five years, Defective Windshield and Fail to Stay to Right of Center. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

On September 17, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood encountered Stewart A. Ison, Sr., 45, of Ruther Glen at a Ruther Glen business. After investigating, Ison was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of November 26, 2008 was set.

On September 17, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood responded to a Ruther Glen business for a report of a shoplifting. After investigating, Melinda S. Martin, 20, of Ruther Glen and Ashley D. Martin, 18, of Woodford were charged with Shoplifting. Both subjects were released on a summons and a court date of November 26, 2008 was set.

On September 17, 2008, Deputy W.D. Lipscomb stopped Charity C. O’Connell, 32, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, O’Connell was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol- 2^nd offense in five years and Driving Revoked – DUI Related. She was ordered held on a $2,000 secured bond and a court date of November 28, 2008 was set.

On September 18, 2008, Deputy T.P. Connolly stopped Sherry A. Campton, 37, of Fredericksburg for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Campton was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test and Fail to Keep to Right of Highway. She was held on a $3,500 secured bond and a court date of September 19, 2008 was set.

On September 19, 2008, Deputy G.J. Hamilton stopped Lloyd H. Keller, 43, of Fredericksburg for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Keller was charged with Driving Suspended – 2^nd offense, No valid County Decal and No Insurance. He was held on a $1,500 secured bond and a court date of September 26, 2008 was set.

On September 19, 2008, Deputy W.D. Lipscomb stopped Teren B. Fields, 55, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Fields was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was held on a $1,000 secured bond and a court date of November 28, 2008 was set.

On September 19, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood responded to Ruther Glen for a destruction of property call involving a school bus. After investigating, 1 juvenile was charged with Throwing a Missile at an Occupied Vehicle and Destruction of Property. Another juvenile was charged with Obstruction of Justice. Both juveniles have a pending court date in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

On September 20, 2008, Sgt. R.L. Hixson, stopped Anthony A. Coleman, 47, of no fixed address, for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Coleman was charged with Felony Habitual Offender, Felony Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test and Felony Attempt to Elude. Coleman was also served two (2) capias’ out of Caroline County. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of September 24, 2008 was set.

On September 20, 2008, Deputy W.D. Lipscomb stopped Tyree O. Curtis, 23, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Curtis was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of November 28, 2008 was set.

On September 20, 2008, Deputy M.J. O’Connor stopped Steven S. Martell, 43, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Martell was charged with Felony Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Revoked – DUI Related. He was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of September 24, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 6 drug arrests, 6 DUI arrests, 9 domestic violence arrests, and 58 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 303 civil papers, issued 337 traffic summonses, handled 5 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 30 alarm calls, and dealt with 6 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 601 calls for service and handled 1,127 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 34 calls assisting outside agencies and had 290 self-initiated calls.

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

On September 11, 2008, Sgt. C.A. Rozell conducted a follow-up investigation of a Bad Check. Tara M. Coghill, 32, of Fredericksburg was charged with Bad Check. She was released on her own recognizance and a court date was set.

On September 6, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller responded to Rappahannock Academy for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation, Deborah K. Carter, 40, of Rappahannock Academy was charged with Domestic Assault. She was released on her own recognizance and a court date of September 8, 2008 was set.

On September 7, 2008, Deputy P.E. Ford was on patrol in the Rappahannock Academy area when he encountered Christina M. Turner, 33, of Rappahannock Academy. Upon further investigation, Turner was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. She was held on a $1,500 unsecured bond and a court date of September 19, 2008 was set.

On September 7, 2008, Deputy B.N. Doucet stopped Gordon G. Embrey, 32, of Partlow for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Embrey was charged with Driving Revoked, Failure to Dim Headlights and Possession of a Schedule I or II Narcotic. He was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of September 10, 2008.

On September 7, 2008, Deputy S. Mullane stopped William R. Rudd, III, 55, for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Rudd was charged with being Drunk in Public and Obstruction of Justice. He was held on a $1,500 unsecured bond and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

On September 7, 2008, Sgt. S.L. Cary responded to Ruther Glen for a domestic disturbance. After investigating, David L. Hopkins, 21, of Ruther Glen was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of September 19, 2008 was set.

On September 8, 2008, Deputy F.L. Brennan responded to Ruther Glen for a disturbance. After further investigation, John R. Skinner, 34, of Milford was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

On September 10, 2008, Deputy D.W. Mundie stopped Rhonda L. Denton, 44, of Ashland for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Denton was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drinking While Driving. She was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of September 12, 2008 was set.

On September 11, 2008, Deputy C.M. Polliard responded to Woodford for a domestic disturbance. After investigating, Walker C. Callahan, 66, of Woodford was charged with Domestic Assault, Drunk in Public and Obstruction of Justice. He was held on a $2,000 secured bond and a court date of September 16, 2008 was set.

On September 12, 2008, Deputy J.R. Shelton responded to a domestic situation in Woodford. After investigating, Brad L. Billingsley, 29, of Woodford and Ashley L. Billingsley, 25, of Woodford were charged with domestic assault. Both parties were released on a $1,500 unsecured bond and a court date of September 18, 2008 was set.

On September 13, 2008, Deputy B.N. Doucet responded to Ruther Glen for a disturbance call. Upon further investigation, Taylor N. Lickey, 34, of Ruther Glen was charged with Domestic Assault and Tracy M. Ferguson, 24, of Ruther Glen was charged with Assault and Battery. Lickey was held on a $3,500 secured bond and a court date of September 16, 2008 was set. Ferguson was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 8 drug arrests, 1 DUI arrests, 11 domestic violence arrests, and 76 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 144 civil papers, issued 211 traffic summonses, handled 3 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 33 alarm calls, and dealt with 10 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 577 calls for service and handled 1,849 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 14 calls assisting outside agencies and had 223 self-initiated calls.

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

On August 26, 2008, Deputy C. S. Wooldridge stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Upon further investigation the driver gave false information to avoid prosecution. Terrance S. Mosley, 43, of Ruther Glen was charged with identity theft, driving with no license (4^th offense), and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He was wanted on a capias from Stafford County, along with a probation violation from Hanover County. He was held on a $3000 secure bond and the trial date is pending at the time of this report.

On August 31, 2008, Deputy T.P. Connolly observed Donnie L. Poindexter, 46, of Ruther Glen standing in the roadway in the Ruther Glen area. After investigating, Poindexter was charged with Being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of October 1, 2008 was set.

On September 2, 2008, Deputy J.K. Miller responded to Bowling Green for a domestic dispute. After investigating, Carol R. Queen, Jr., 48, of Bowling Green was charged with being Drunk in Public. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of October 17, 2008 was set.

On September 3, 2008, Deputy P. E. Ford responded to a Milford address for a report of a domestic assault. Upon further investigation, William G. Zuidema III, 23, of Milford was charged with Domestic Assault. He was held without bond and a court date of September 4, 2008 was set.

On September 3, 2008, Deputy C. A. Heywood responded to the Family Dollar store in Ladysmith in reference to a shoplifting call. Petitions for a male, 15, of Ruther Glen are being sought at this time.

On September 4, 2008, Deputy T. P. Connolly responded to the Cedon Market area of Woodford in reference to a complaint. Upon investigating, Timmy Joe Sargent, 49, of Ruther Glen was arrested for Drunk in Public. A court date of October 1, 2008 was set.

On September 4, 2008, Deputy F. L. Brennan responded to a Ruther Glen address for a report of a domestic assault. Upon further investigation, Edwin E. Esturiene, 45, of Ruther Glen was charged with Felony Domestic Assault and Batter of a Family Member. He was held on a $2500 secure bond and a court date of September 9, 2008 was set.

On September 5, 2008, Investigator B. L. Fedder obtained warrants for Burglary, Grand Larceny, and two counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor on Brendan Conley, 18, of Milford. The break in occurred in the nighttime of a Ruther Glen address. Petitions for two 15 year old juveniles, one female and one male who reside in the Ruther Glen area are being obtained. Conley is held without bond. A court date of September 10, 2008 was set.

On September 5, 2008, Deputy C. M. Garnett responded to a Sparta address in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and stolen checks. Upon investigating, Allen R. Mundie, 19, of Sparta was charged with 4 counts of forgery, 4 counts of uttering, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was issued a $2500 secure bond and a court date of September 9, 2008 was set.

On September 6, 2008, Deputy B. N. Doucet stopped a vehicle driven by Jessica A. Kovalenko, 21, of Chester, VA for a traffic infraction. Upon further investigation, Kovalenko was charged with the traffic infraction and Driving Under the Influence. She was held on a $1500 bond and a court date of September 17, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 5 drug arrests, 3 DUI arrests, 12 domestic violence arrests, and 55 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 193 civil papers, issued 130 traffic summonses, handled 12 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 34 alarm calls, and dealt with 9 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 627 calls for service and handled 1,903 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 35 calls assisting outside agencies and had 239 self-initiated calls.

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

According to Sheriff A. A. “Tony” Lippa, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division assisted Stafford County Sheriff’s Office with the execution of a search warrant of a Ruther Glen address. Elvis Usual, Jr 28, of Ruther Glen was charged on a warrant from Stafford County for Aggravated Malicious Wounding.

In another non related incident, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) were deployed to assist the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agents with the execution of a Federal Search Warrant early this morning. “Since this is an ongoing Federal Investigation, no further information will be released from this office. Further inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Richmond, VA at 804-819-5400” Sheriff Lippa stated.

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

On August 24, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood was on patrol in the Ruther Glen area when he encountered Christopher T. Sams, 21, of Mechanicsville, Lauren L. Ashley, 20, of Quinton, and Jessica N. Marshburn, 20, of Glen Allen. Upon further investigation, all three individuals were charged with trespassing and Marshburn was also charged with Underage Consumption of Alcohol. All three individuals were released on a summons and a court date of October 1, 2008 was set.

On August 24, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood was on patrol in the Ruther Glen area when he encountered Samuel G. Smith, II, 20, of Mechanicsville, Kayla L. Cagwin, 21, of Richmond, and Heather A. Snow, 20, of Richmond. Upon further investigation, all three individuals were charged with trespassing and were released on a summons. A court date of October 1, 2008 was set.

On August 24, 2008, Deputy T.P. Connolly was on patrol in the Ruther Glen area when he encountered Michael L. Shifflett, 28, of Richmond, Tiffany L. Blot, 23, of Ashland, and Christopher R. Hunnewell, 22, of Richmond. Upon further investigation, all three individuals were charged with trespassing and were released on a summons. A court date of October 1, 2008 was set.

On August 25, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood was on patrol in the Ruther Glen area when he encountered Quincy L. Anderson, 34, of Woodford and Angelic M. Gallop, 26, of Washington, D.C. Upon further investigation, both individuals were charged with trespassing and were released on a summons. A court date of October 1, 2008 was set.

On August 27, 2008, Sgt. J.W. McCarty responded to Bowling Green for a report of a domestic assault. After further investigation, Robert R. Waller, 52, of Bowling Green was charged with Domestic Assault. He was held on a $1,000 secured bond and a court date of August 29, 2008 was set.

On August 28, 2008, Deputy J.S. Perry responded to Bowling Green for a report of a Bad Check, which had occurred in the past. Upon investigating, Tanya R. Bentley, 25, of Rappahannock Academy was charged with Felony Bad Check. She was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond and a court date of September 10, 2008 was set.

On August 29, 2008, Sgt. R.L. Hixson stopped Victor Lewis, 48, of Plains, NY, for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Lewis was charged with Drive on a Suspended CDL-2^nd offense, Fail to Obey a Highway Sign and Possession of Cocaine. He was held on a $5,000 secured bond and a court date of September 5, 2008 was set.

On August 30, 2008, Deputy C.M. Hall was on patrol in Ruther Glen when he encountered Robert W. Wise, 63, of Manassas. After further investigation, Wise was charged with Possession of Marijuana. He was released on a summons and a court date of October 3, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 8 drug arrests, 1 DUI arrests, 11 domestic violence arrests, and 83 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 240 civil papers, issued 236 traffic summonses, handled 12 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 42 alarm calls, and dealt with 42 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 627 calls for service and handled 2,048 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 35 calls assisting outside agencies and had 289 self-initiated calls.

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, during the late evening of August 12 and early morning of August 13, approximately 31 incidents of vandalism were reported in the Lake Caroline subdivision.  The majority of these involved vandalism to mailboxes but included other property damage as well.  The total damages reached into the thousands of dollars.

On August 29, 2008, Investigator B. L. Fedder obtained information on suspects in these offenses while investigating another matter.  As a result of the follow up investigation by Deputy DiGravio-Ferguson, Investigator Fedder and Sergeant Rozell, a total of 93 juvenile petitions are being obtained on 3 juvenile suspects.  These charges clear all of the vandalisms that were reported that night.  While their innocence is presumed until conviction, if convicted, restitution will be sought.

“I am very pleased that we were able to solve these crimes through the efforts of our deputies.  Vandalism is typically one of the hardest crimes to solve, and this evening was particularly disturbing because it did involve so many victims,” said Sheriff Lippa.  “I encourage anyone who may have information about this or any crime to call our anonymous tip line at (804) 633-1133.  Only by working together will we continue to solve these types of crimes.”

While these juveniles are not currently suspects in other incidents, it is still an active and ongoing investigation.