Location: Caroline Street and George Street, Fredericksburg VA
Time: October 31, 2026
A Fredericksburg man was arrested for driving under the influence after police discovered two people asleep inside a running vehicle that was partially blocking a downtown intersection.
On October 31, Fredericksburg Police Officer Sumpter encountered the vehicle at the intersection of Caroline Street and George Street.
According to police, both occupants were asleep, and the vehicle’s engine was running. After making multiple attempts to wake the occupants, Sumpter spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment.
The driver, identified as 25-year-old Xavier Mitchell of Fredericksburg, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).