Location: 1000 Block of Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg VA
Time: November 1, 2026
A Culpeper man was arrested for driving under the influence after a Fredericksburg police officer observed him turning the wrong way onto a one-way street in downtown Fredericksburg.
On November 1, Officer Merritt was patrolling downtown when she noticed a vehicle make the improper turn in the area of the 1000 block of Princess Anne Street.
Merritt conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, identified as William Thorn, 32, of Culpeper.
During the stop, Merritt observed signs of impairment. Following an investigation, Thorn was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI).