From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office: Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending January 5, 2008:
On December 29, 2007, members of the Caroline Sheriff’s Office under the supervision of Sergeant S. L. Cary held a checkpoint to remove impaired drivers from our highways. A total of 56 summonses were issued and 3 criminal arrests were made. Sheriff Lippa commends all personnel involved for their dedication to making our highways safer.
On December 30, 2007, Deputy C. S. Wooldridge responded to a domestic in Dawn. After investigating, warrants were obtained. On January 2, 2008, Deputy K. H. Eichenmiller served the warrant on Angela M. Brown, 41, of Dawn. She was charged with malicious wounding and ordered held without bond. Her arraignment date was srt for January 3, 2008.
On December 31, 2007, Deputy F. L. Brennan encountered a vehicle at a traffic checkpoint. After investigating, William C. Herndon, Jr., 20, of Ruther Glen was charged with underage possession of alcohol. He was released on a summons and a court date of February 6, 2008 was set.
On December 31, 2007, Deputy D. W. Mundie encountered a vehicle at a traffic checkpoint. After investigating, Octavio E. Martinez, 28, of Fredericksburg was charged with driving under the influence and driving with no driver’s license. He was ordered held under a $3000 bond and an arraignment date of January 2, 2008 was set.
On December 31, 2007, Deputy W. M. Jones stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. After investigating, Andrew N. Taylor, 30, of Ruther Glen was charged with driving under the influence. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and an arraignment date of January 11, 2008 was set.
On January 1, 2008, Deputy R. L. Hixson stopped a vehicle fro a traffic infraction. After investigating, Michael D. Carpenter, 20, of King George was charged with driving under the influence and underage possession of alcohol. He was released on a personal recognizance bond and a court date was unavailable.
On January 1, 2008, Deputy F. L. Brennan encountered a vehicle at a traffic checkpoint. After investigating, Reinaldo R. Moreno, 53, of Ruther Glen was charged with driving under the influence and driving on a revoke license. He was ordered held under a $2000 bond and an arraignment date of January 2, 2008 was set.
On January 4, 2008, Deputy K. H. Eichenmiller responded to a traffic crash in Ruther Glen. After investigating, Parish D. Freeman, III, 27, of Ruther Glen was charged with leaving the scene of a crash, driving under the influence, failing to submit to a chemical test, and failure to wear a seat belt. Also, Tracy F. Carter, 41, of Ruther Glen was charged with obstruction of justice. Both were released on personal recognizance bonds and an arraignment date of January 11, 2008 was set.
On January 5, 2008, Deputy G. J. Hamilton stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. After investigating, a male juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana. He was released on a summons and his court date information was unavailable.