Location: Poplar Road, Stafford VA Time: October 20, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office investigated a check fraud complaint on Poplar Road after a resident discovered that a mailed payment had been stolen, altered, and cashed without authorization.
Deputy Courtney responded after the victim reported mailing a check that never reached its intended recipient.
According to the sheriff’s office, the victim’s bank subsequently notified them that the check had been stolen, altered, and cashed by a suspect.
The bank closed the victim’s account following the discovery.
Deputy Courtney advised the victim to contact the United States Postal Inspection Service to report the incident.
The sheriff’s report did not identify the suspect or specify the amount of money involved.
Source: Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Daily Incident Reports released October 19, October 20, and October 21, 2026.
All 18 articles are based on the sheriff’s published incident summaries. Arrests and charges are allegations and do not establish guilt. The sheriff’s office encourages anyone with information about the reported incidents to contact the department at 540-658-4400.