Location: Richmond Highway, Stafford, VA
Time: October 24, 2026, 11:43 p.m.
A 43-year-old Fredericksburg man was arrested on multiple drug possession charges after Stafford County deputies responded to a report of suspicious behavior near a Wawa convenience store on Richmond Highway.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Wright responded at approximately 11:43 p.m. on October 24 after receiving information about an individual reportedly striking his own vehicle and behaving erratically.
When the deputy contacted the man, several signs of possible impairment were observed, including unsteady balance, fixed pupils, and teeth grinding.
During the investigation, K-9 Mija was deployed and alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.
Deputies subsequently searched the vehicle and reported finding several narcotics and items of drug paraphernalia.
The man was arrested following the search.
Authorities identified the suspect as a 43-year-old Fredericksburg resident.
He was charged with three counts of possession of Schedule I or II controlled substances.
The man was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a secured bond.
The Sheriff’s Office did not identify the specific controlled substances recovered or release the suspect’s name.
The charges are allegations, and the man is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.