Spotsylvania, VA – A targeted enforcement operation by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office last week led to multiple arrests, dozens of citations, and the recovery of stolen property.
According to the sheriff’s office, the enhanced enforcement detail took place on August 29, 2025, as deputies focused on deterring criminal activity and promoting public safety. The operation resulted in 60 traffic stops, yielding 41 citations, 30 warnings, two suspended drivers, and a parking ticket.
Deputies reported a range of charges stemming from the detail, including four charges for possession of Schedule I/II narcotics, one charge for possession of a Schedule III narcotic, one charge for possession of a firearm while in possession of Schedule I/II narcotics, one charge for possession of stolen property involving a vehicle, and one charge for possession of brass knuckles.
Authorities also located three individuals with outstanding warrants. Those warrants included charges out of Fredericksburg for identity theft, credit card theft, credit card fraud, and obtaining money by false pretenses. Spotsylvania authorities executed capias warrants for credit card theft and two counts of credit card fraud. Additional felony warrants included charges of animal cruelty and a capias out of King George.
The detail further led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and a stolen firearm. Sheriff Roger L. Harris emphasized the proactive enforcement effort as part of an ongoing commitment to community safety.
The department credited the professionalism of deputies and dispatchers in carrying out the operation. Authorities are encouraging residents to report tips anonymously through the county’s crime solvers program.
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