Location: Richmond Highway, Stafford VA Time: October 3, 2026, 12:43 a.m.
Two people were arrested following a traffic stop on Richmond Highway after a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office supervisor observed a vehicle traveling without its headlights or taillights activated.
First Sergeant Assur conducted the stop and noticed signs of possible alcohol impairment while speaking with the driver, including glassy eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol.
Field sobriety testing was conducted, and a breath sample was obtained.
During the initial encounter, the deputy also observed a loose bullet in the vehicle’s center console.
The passenger acknowledged having a firearm inside the vehicle without possessing a concealed carry permit.
The driver was identified as Tomika Williams, 39, of Ruther Glen. Breath testing at the Sheriff’s Office indicated a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.
Williams was charged with driving under the influence and a traffic violation and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a secured bond.
The passenger, Dre Carter, 25, of Stafford, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and released with a summons.
The firearm was submitted as evidence.