Weekly News Media Briefs – Week Ending August 2, 2008

From the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office:

On July 25, 2008, Deputy C.M. Garnett responded to Ruther Glen for a domestic disturbance. After further investigation, Barry B. Briggs, 44, of Ruther Glen was charged with Domestic Assault, Abduction and Prevent Another from Summoning Law Enforcement. Deputy F.L. Brennan arrested Briggs on July 26, 2008. He was ordered held without bond and has a pending court date.

On July 27, 2008, Sgt. R.L. Hixson stopped Ernest C. Burruss, 60 of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Burruss was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, 2nd offense. He was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of August 6, 2008 was set.

On July 27, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood stopped Kyle P. Yushchak, 29, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Yushchak was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Reckless Driving and Eluding. He was held on a $2,500 secured bond and a court date of August 6, 2008 was set.

On July 27, 2008, Deputy C.M. Polliard stopped Harold A. Nelson, 48, of Ruther Glen for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Nelson was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and refusal to Submit to a Test. He was released on a $1,500 unsecured bond and a court date of August 1, 2008 was set.

On July 27, 2008, Deputy D.W. Mundie encountered a suspicious vehicle in Ruther Glen. After further investigation, Justin M. Higgs, 19, of Ruther Glen was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Underage Possession of Alcohol. He was released on a summons for both charges and court dates of August 5th and 6th 2008 were set. A juvenile passenger was also charged with Underage Possession of Tobacco and has a pending court date.

On July 28, 2008, Deputy C.A. Heywood responded to Ruther Glen for a larceny. After further investigation, Patrick J. Eiken, 27, of Fredericksburg was charged with Obstruction of Justice, Giving False Statements to a Law Enforcement Officer. He was held on a $1,000 secured bond and a court date of August 8, 2008 was set.

On July 29, 2008, Deputy B.N. Doucet encountered a vehicle in the Lake Caroline subdivision. Upon further investigation, David L. Dobbins, 41, of Ruther Glen was charged with Giving False Information to Avoid a Summons, Drive Without a License, Operate an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Improper Registration, and No Vehicle Registration. Dobbins was also served an outstanding warrant out of Culpeper County for Intent to Defraud or Destroy Rental Property and an outstanding warrant out of Stafford County for Embezzlement. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of August 1, 2008 was set.

On July 30, 2008, Deputy C.M. Polliard stopped Richard E. Hockaday, 22, of Ruther Glen for an equipment violation. Upon further investigation, Hockaday was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He was released on a $1,500 unsecured bond and a court date of August 1, 2008 was set.

On August 1, 2008, Deputy W.M. Jones responded to Woodford for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation, Garnett E. Davis, 65, of Woodford was charged with Domestic Assault. He was held on a $1,000 secured bond and a court date of August 7, 2008 was set.

On August 1, 2008, Deputy C.M. Polliard responded to Woodford for a domestic disturbance. After further investigation, Vincenza E. Trum, 46, of Woodford was charged with Felony Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer (2 counts) and Obstruction of Justice. She was ordered held without bond and a court date of August 6, 2008 was set.

On August 2, 2008, Deputy T.P. Connolly responded to Milford for a domestic disturbance. Upon further investigation, James K. Young, Sr., 39, of Milford was charged with Domestic Assault. He was ordered held without bond and a court date of August 5, 2008 was set.

On August 2, 2008, Deputy B.N. Doucet responded to Ruther Glen for a disturbance. After further investigation, Kenneth M. Madison, 24, of Ruther Glen was charged with Brandishing a Firearm. He was released on his own recognizance and a court date of August 8, 2008 was set.

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Wrap Up

According to Sheriff Tony Lippa, Caroline Deputies made 3 drug arrests, 2 DUI arrests, 14 domestic violence arrests, and 48 other criminal arrests during the past week. The deputies served 219 civil papers, issued 340 traffic summonses, handled 7 motor vehicle crashes, responded to 68 alarm calls, and dealt with 12 juvenile offenders. The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched 502 calls for service and handled 970 telephone inquiries. The CCSO also logged 40 calls assisting outside agencies and had 235 self-initiated calls.

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